The first half of 2021 saw 151% more global ransomware attacks than the first half of 2020. Ransomware is well and truly on the up and up. SonicWall recorded an unprecedented 304.7 million attempted ransomware attacks in the first half of 2021, stating in their...
As a new year dawns and technology develops, there is a lot of hope for the future – and for science as a whole. But in tech, new frontiers sadly present new risks. So, let’s ponder our crystal ball to see what might keep us in the cybersecurity community on our...
A network’s endpoints – devices like PCs, laptops, smartphones, IoT devices, and servers – are arguably the most vulnerable in the fight against cybercrime. They’re essential for the day-to-day running of your business, yet they can become riddled with...
It’s officially spooky season, so it’s time for a scary campfire cautionary tale. We’ll learn how – without the right cyber security protections – small attacks that go bump in the night can turn into lurking, herculean abominations. Once upon a midnight...
Heads up, folks, there’s a new acronym in town: SASE (pronounced “sassy”, apparently). SASE, or Secure Access Service Edge has been recently pioneered by well-renowned consulting and research firm Gartner (of Magic Quadrant fame) and it’s being touted as the...
Back in July 2021, the cybersecurity world was rocked by what experts called “the biggest ransomware attack on record”. We’re of course referring to the Kaseya ransomware incident. Many of you reading this may well be familiar with the concept of ransomware: malicious...