After a decline, ransomware attacks seem to be making a comeback. This statistic cuts across all sectors even though it is subject to variations, but one sector has seen one of the biggest surges is the education sector. Ransomware is a type of malware that can prevent education providers, employees, and pupils from accessing systems and […]
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Cyber crime – also known as “cyber espionage,” “cyber terrorism,” and even “cyber warfare” – is a severe problem that can have numerous, significant impacts on countries worldwide. While America has been the focus of much recent cybercrime activity, with Sony being hacked and millions of citizens’ data leaked from the Office of Personnel Management
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Over the past two years, businesses all over the world have had to make serious adjustments to the way they operate, and the financial sector is no exception. The new remote working environment has enabled new security risks and vulnerabilities to emerge, and in 2021, it was reported that there was a 300% increase in
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We’re pleased to announce that Mitigate Cyber has been acquired by The Citation Group – a leading provider of compliance and quality services. Established in 1996, with offices based in the UK and Australia, The Citation Group offers a diverse service offering of HR, training, compliance, accreditation, and security solutions. The services offered by The
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The way the internet is organised is undergoing a considerable transformation. There is a shift in the internet’s architecture from a read/write model to a newer model known as Web3.0. With Web3.0, users and the community take ownership of the internet instead of large and centralised corporations. Growing anti-big tech sentiment and concerns about big
Russia has been hotly criticised for its brutal and aggressive display of power in Ukraine. The methods hackers use to fight against Russia can be seen through their government’s response to the cyber attacks and leaks. Russia militarily invaded Ukraine in 2014, claiming that they had “to protect Russian-speaking citizens living in the Crimea region
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Businesses all over the world are increasingly worried about cyber attacks. Russia has been particularly aggressive in its cyber warfare, targeting Ukraine in several attacks. It is believed that they were behind the infamous NotPetya attack in 2017, which caused billions of dollars in damage worldwide. They have also been linked to several more minor
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Data protection is vital, especially in a digitalised world where almost everyone uses online channels for various purposes, whether e-commerce transactions or simple communications. With the increased need for data protection also comes the rise in demand for cyber security jobs. The Importance of Cyber Security Jobs Advances in technology have made some areas in
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Contrary to the belief of some, cyber attacks are targeted not just at large enterprises and government institutions. The reality is that cyber security threats exist everywhere; at both an organisational and individual level. To help instil a cyber security mindset among employees and minimise the risk of breaches, organisations must implement cyber security training. What
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Organisations in the Lancashire region have an opportunity to join the Lancashire Cyber Alliance (LCA), which will give membership of the North West Cyber Security Cluster. This new group will offer expert cyber security advice and skills for SMEs, large businesses and other organisations, specifically in cyber security. The LCA are hosting their launch event
Several GoDaddy customers using its Managed WordPress hosting service were exposed due to a data breach that exposed SSL keys – likely affecting a large number of customers. It has prompted concerns about attackers hijacking domains for the purpose of deploying ransomware or spoofing them in order to steal credentials and other harmful activities. GoDaddy,
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According to a cyber security expert, the Oxford Dictionary definition of cyber threat is somewhat outdated: “A malicious attempt to harm or interfere with computer networks and computer systems.” This statement is incomplete without including the potential for damaging or stealing data and disrupting digital operations. The threat is described as a possibility according
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An attack by a cyber criminal is one of the worst things that could happen in a working environment, and no one would want to be a victim of it. You may feel on edge because of the possibility of your personal information being taken from you, as well as very sensitive company data. Oftentimes,
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According to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Breaches Report 2021, 26% of UK charities reported a cyber breach within the last six months, and 23% of these experienced an attack at least once a week. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organisations have been subjected to remote working and the charity sector
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It’s that time of year again! From 8th – 12th November 2021, we are excited to announce that we will be participating in this years’ IASME charity campaign. IASME is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre to educate charities about the cyber threat they face and inform them about the benefits of Cyber
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