UK data watchdog warns against paying ransomware demands
The Information Commissioner’s Office has written to the Law Society urging lawyers to stop recommending ransomware payments
Cryptocurrency, a new haven for money laundering
Cybercriminals take advantage of the untraceability of cryptocurrencies to launder the proceeds of their online scams.
WhatsApp back up and running after two hours down
The service of the instant messaging app WhatsApp was interrupted for two hours this morning.
FIFA 23: In the crosshairs of hackers
Video games move huge amounts of money in sales and micropayments, and hackers know it. FIFA 23 is now in their sights.
Vulnerability Assessment: What it is and How to Perform One
Quick answer: A vulnerability assessment reviews and assesses the risks of security weaknesses in an organization’s information and security systems. There are more than 180,000…
What is SSL? A Guide to How It Works and Why It’s Important
Secure Sockets Layer, otherwise known as SSL, is an encryption protocol that creates an authenticated channel between devices on the internet, so that information can…
What is Social Engineering and How Can You Protect Yourself?
Social engineering is a tactic that cybercriminals use to manipulate people into revealing private information or sharing sensitive data. If you’ve ever gotten an unexpected…