Security Roundup November 2021
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Latest ENISA report highlights ‘golden era’ for cybercriminals Cybercriminal activity surged during the past year, according to the latest Threat Landscape Report from ENISA. It ranked the top nine threats facing citizens, organisations and cyberspace as: ransomware, malware, cryptojacking, email-related […]
Expert says N.L. cyberattack worst in Canadian history, deserves federal response
N.L. cyberattack a national security issue: expert. Read More ›
The new Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): here’s what you need to know
The European Commission has introduced new and improved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). The updated concepts can be difficult to grasp, so this blog aims to clear up any confusion by explaining the differences between the old and the new. We break down the primary changes and why they were updated. Organisations that use the European […]
Cyberattaque : Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador peut-elle tirer des leçons de l’Irlande?
Des experts en sécurité et un ministre, en Irlande, implorent le gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador de ne pas payer de rançon aux cybercriminels. Read More ›
EU Cybersecurity Month: how to spot (and avoid) common cyber scams
No-one likes being rushed into a decision; it’s hard to escape the feeling that we’ll make the wrong move. That’s why the theme for this year’s EU Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) awareness campaign, ‘Think Before U Click’, feels right. Cybercriminals create a sense of urgency to make victims more likely to act hastily against their own […]
Coordinated Bust of Dark-Web Dealers Yields 150 Arrests in U.S., Europe
U.S., European authorities seize more $31 million in cash along with guns, drugs in 10-month operation stretching across nine countries. Read More ›
Crypto coup: Chinese bitcoin miners use Ireland to defy state ban
Experts say bitcoin miners in the Asian superpower are hiding their activity through the use of VPNs and proxy servers pointed at this country. Read More ›
29 Irish cybersecurity companies to watch
After the recent spate of high-profile cyberattacks, cybersecurity should be top of mind for Irish business owners. Here are 29 Irish-owned businesses leading the charge. Read More ›
We are hiring again – Bookkeeper & Office Manager
Location: Office & Remote Working Options Tenure: Permanent (3 to 5 days per week) BH Consulting is an expanding cybersecurity and data protection consulting service – with offices in Dublin, London and New York. As BH Consulting continues its growth, we are seeking to recruit a Bookkeeper & Office Manager. The role is a critically […]
Security Roundup October 2021
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Pinpointing web application weaknesses The latest top 10 web software vulnerabilities annual list is now available in draft form for peer review. Published by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), it lists the most common weaknesses that organisations should focus on. […]