Security Roundup May 2022
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Nothing random about ransomware victims as attacks increase Ransomware: it hasn’t gone away, you know. Europol recently warned that ransomware operators are choosing their targets based on their ability to pay higher financial costs, and their need to get back running quickly […]
NetClean Insights – a deeper context
An action-driven conversation between the world of cyber security and law enforcement, with a deep dive into the results of the 2021 NetClean Insights report. Read More ›
How ‘insanely great’ became a minimum standard
Jason Walsh asks why tech companies can’t dial down the hype for once Read More ›
Microsoft and Okta investigate data breach claims from hacker group
Infosec expert Brian Honan said it’s important to not overreact to the claims, as Lapsus$ could be looking for notoriety to make future victims more willing to give in to ransom demands. Read More ›
Russia’s cyberattack threat: How serious is it and how can you protect yourself?
The threat is real and growing but here’s how to keep your virtual life safe from invasion Read More ›
None shall pass
The days of the password are numbered. Unfortunately, it’s a very big number, says Jason Walsh Read More ›
Cormac O’Keeffe: Cyberattacks could be used to fund sanction-hit Russia’s war machine
Ireland may not escape the impact of the attacks Read More ›
Cyber warfare explained with Brian Honan of BH Consulting
Big Tech responds to a global crisis and the rest of the week’s news Read More ›
Why smart buildings need clever cybersecurity
Smart technologies that manage and self-regulate the built environment and its operations help businesses to enhance occupants’ convenience, reduce costs, and drive sustainability. As we’ll explore in this blog, it’s essential that cybersecurity isn’t just a coat of paint on top but is part of the design and embedded into the foundations. There are lots […]
The ePrivacy Regulation
The ePrivacy Regulation (ePR) is coming, and it will have a huge say in how companies communicate and market to customers, and how they track activity on their websites through cookies. Once it comes into force, the new regulation aims to ensure privacy in all electronic communications. It is an update that takes account of […]