Increased security risks, heightened compliance regulations, distributed workforces and personnel turnover all create password-related challenges that have prompted organizations across the globe to improve their cybersecurity posture. To this day, stolen and weak passwords are the leading cause of data breaches, yet most organizations have no visibility, security or control over their users’ passwords, credentials and secrets.
Over a decade ago, the sketch comedy show Portlandia tried to answer a simple question: why do hipsters put birds on everything? Teapots, tote bags, greeting cards, pillows — even toast. When in doubt, put a bird on it.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) were introduced roughly two decades ago with the idea that creating an encrypted tunnel directly from a computer device to a network would provide secure access to company resources and communications from remote locations. VPN performance was notoriously sluggish, and they were difficult and time consuming for IT to administer, but at least the appliances were secure. Or so people thought.
There are several types of phishing cyberattacks such as smishing, whaling and spear phishing. It’s important to understand the different types of phishing attacks there are so you’re able to spot them. Knowing the different types of phishing attacks can make all the difference in keeping your information protected. Continue reading to learn more about the different types of phishing attacks and how you can keep yourself safe from them.
Organisations across the UK and Ireland must take precautions to protect their systems to reduce their risk of cyberattack.
It’s like a technological thriller come to life. Ransomware entered the global spotlight in 2021 after a number of high-profile cases caught the media’s attention. But long before the growing threat entered the public domain, a small group of individuals started quietly helping thousands of people and businesses get their information back – without paying the ransom.
