Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
Is your password on this list? Before we start – the above statement sets the wrong tone for this article – it implies that you have a singular “password” but as we all know that is not true – you need many. However the social media people wanted that wording! …
Here is a link to the NCSC weekly threat report for week ending 19/11/2021: Weekly Threat Report – NCSC.GOV.UK
Before you open any attachment you should think about it: Are you expecting an attachment from this sender? Does this sender normally send you attachments like this? If you do not recognise the attachment extension then do not open it. Best practice is NOT TO OPEN any unexpected attachments! It …
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UK and US join forces to strike back in cyber-space – BBC News Among countering other cyber security threats to both the US and UK, ransomware attacks launched by shared adversaries will be high on the agenda.
The FBI has reported scams being run involving victims transferring money from their accounts having been provided with a QR code by the scammers to facilitate the transfer. To their crypto-currency wallets. https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2021/PSA211104 This was reported by Bruce Schneier. Wire Fraud Scam Upgraded with Bitcoin – Bruce Schneier Just make …
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