Understanding Ransomware: A Critical Perspective for Organisations
In recent years, ransomware has emerged as one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of cyber threats, consistently making headlines across the globe. High-profile incidents, such as the May 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack—which disrupted 45% of the East Coast’s fuel supply—and the 2023 MGM Resorts breach, have underscored the devastating impact ransomware can have […]
A Wake-Up Call for CEOs and CFOs: Are Admin Rights Dangerous?
Your organisation’s IT infrastructure security is paramount in today’s technology-heavy landscape. Yet, one of the most overlooked threats comes from within—expressly, the unrestricted administrative rights often granted to senior leaders. While the convenience of having admin rights might seem like a necessity for busy CEOs and CFOs, these privileges could be the Achilles’ heel of […]
How to Prevent MFA Fatigue Attacks
As organisations increasingly digitise and manage various passwords across various systems and applications, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has become a cornerstone of cybersecurity. A key component of IAM is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), a security measure that enhances login security by requiring users to verify their identity through multiple authentication factors. Unlike two-factor authentication (2FA), […]
Which sectors are becoming prime targets for ransomware attacks?
In the past 12 months, the healthcare sector and companies inside it have become prime targets for ransomware attacks, accounting for over one-fifth (21%) of such incidents globally. This marks an increase from 18% the previous year, underscoring the growing vulnerability of healthcare organisations to cyber threats. As a technology provider committed to safeguarding critical infrastructures, we […]
Employees need to be more vigilant when screen-sharing
A newly identified data extortion group known as Mad Liberator has emerged, targeting users of the AnyDesk remote access application. This group employs a deceptive strategy, using a fake Microsoft Windows update screen to mask their data exfiltration activities. Please do urge employees to take caution when screen sharing and preach vigilance about remote access […]
What does EDR mean and how will it help your business?
As a technology provider offering cyber security services, we recognise the critical role that Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) plays in safeguarding your organisation. However, EDR is just one piece of a comprehensive cyber security strategy, and understanding its position within your overall security framework is critical to adequate protection. What Is EDR Security? Endpoint […]
A new malware campaign affecting Microsoft and Google Browsers
A recent analysis has exposed a major ongoing malware campaign that targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users. This attack has compromised more than 300,000 systems globally, installing malicious browser extensions and modifying critical browser files on Windows systems. New malware campaign affecting Microsoft and Google Browsers – what is involved? The cyberattack allows criminals to […]
Why it is important to know your supply chain
In today’s interconnected business landscape, the world’s largest companies are facing near-universal risks from supply chain breaches. Recent data from a report mentioned in this article reveals that the vast majority of these companies are exposed to significant threats due to their reliance on technology suppliers who have experienced cybersecurity incidents. This underscores the urgent […]
Breach costs soar as record ransomware payment made
Ransomware Payments Reach Record Highs Amid Rising Data Breach Costs Data Breach Costs Increase in the UK The average cost of a data breach in the UK surged to £3.58 million from March 2023 to February 2024, marking a 5% increase compared to the previous year. This rise reverses a previous downward trend, with the […]
Another IT Outage – Was it a Cyber Attack?
A global outage affecting widely-used Microsoft services such as email and gaming has been resolved, with the disruption traced back to a cyber attack and an insufficient defensive response. Microsoft has since stated that its planned response to DDoS amplified and made the situation worse. What caused the potential cyber attack? Initial investigations into the […]
