We all depend heavily on anti-virus scanners, they are a primary tool on our local machines and servers to combat the simplest of cyber attacks – sending us malware via email. Consequently any techniques developed by bad actors to get malicious packages through those scanner is a major concern. There …
Make sure everyone knows how Multi-factor authentication works
Part of how we, at Smart Thinking, help clients towards secure compliant systems is that we understand that this can only be achieved if everyone from the top down in an organisation understands how their parts in the jigsaw of cybersecurity works. This excerpt, from a longer article by Roger …
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Check your essential protection from ransomware – #BeCyberSmart
Ransomware is a constant cybersecurity threat to everyone – and the threat is increasing. A back-up with offline retention is an essential step in your ransomware and crypto-malware defences.
Our partners agree – Ransomware is the biggest threat
Here is an article from Channel Pro News by Datto illustrating the impact and costs of ransomware attacks: Ransomware remains the top cyber security risk for SMBs | Channel Pro The article is from November last year but is does convert a theoretical threat into numbers that we can all …
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Ransomware is making the rounds – #BeCyberSmart
A second post today for Cyber Security Awareness Month – as this incident is happening now. There is no official confirmation yet – but it appears that Sunderland University is suffering a major cybersecurity incident – possibly ransomware. Sunderland University cyber attack causes extensive IT problems – BBC News It …
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