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The number of ransomware attacks have been increasing in recent years, and this is partly linked to the rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service. But what is it and how does it work? What is RaaS? Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a subscription-based business model used by...

The FBI recently took down prolific ransomware group, Hive, preventing $130m being taken through attacks. How did this happen and what does it mean, if anything, for other ransomware groups? Who is Hive? Hive is a notorious ransomware group that has attacked more than...

When you picture a cybersecurity professional, what do they look like? According to statistics, 62% of computer science professionals (including cybersecurity) are white, and 76% are men. Of course, making sure you have qualified people working for you is important,...

2022 was a tough year in cybersecurity, with global attacks in Q4 increasing 28% compared to 2021. The threat landscape is likely to continue evolving throughout 2023. Here are some of the cybersecurity predictions from the wider community to help you prepare for the...

Data breaches continued to affect all types of companies in 2022, and the average cost of these breaches was $4.35 million. The reputational damage caused by data breaches is also huge, and can be hard to recover from.  Here are seven of the biggest data breaches...

2022 showed that cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and show no signs of slowing. Major multinational companies, such as Nvidia, Toyota and Kronos, as well as national governments including Costa Rica and Montenegro, all fell victim to ransomware...

The cybersecurity threat landscape changes quickly, with ransomware, supply chain exploits, multi-vector attacks and others increasing and becoming more sophisticated. In response, security teams need to evolve quickly to stay ahead, and over the last year we’ve seen...

You might have cybersecurity systems and processes in place, but are you reviewing them regularly to make sure you don’t have any holes in your network security, and to make sure you’re compliant with the latest security regulations? Here are some key things to...

Christmas and the holiday period gives malicious actors plenty of material to work with when developing realistic social engineering hacks. Here are some of the key things you need to keep an eye out for. 1. Make sure your social media profiles are private For social...

Big events are always a target for phishing attacks, as it means there will be lots of people willing to pay a high price to ensure they don’t miss out on a ticket. This year’s football World Cup in Qatar is no different.  In the run-up to and during the...

Whilst social media is a vital tool for brands to communicate with customers, companies need to consider the impact these platforms can have on their business. They hold the power to change the rules of engagement without warning, which can lead to unintended...

Everyone knows that cybersecurity is important, particularly as cyber criminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to hack into large company networks. But it can be frustrating when you can’t use a certain app that would make team communication easier, and...