Russian involvement in European attacks assessed as ‘credible’, security sources say
Our CEO Brian Honan spoke to the Irish Examiner about the wave of hybrid attacks that hit Europe this week. These included the cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems that affected SuperValu stores in Ireland and a series of hoax bomb threats against flights. Security sources assess Russian involvement as credible, but attacks like these are […]
Cyberattacks: ‘I could see all my files on my computer going one by one’
Our CEO Brian Honan spoke to The Irish Times for a feature on the growing cyber threat facing Irish businesses. The article tells the story of a small business that lost its files to ransomware after an infected online ad, and was then faced with a bitcoin ransom demand. Brian explains that attacks are now […]
SuperValu says all stores back to normal as EU retailers count costs of cyber attacks
Our CEO, Brian Honan, spoke to the Irish Independent about the risks associated with internet connected equipment. The disruption is a reminder of the importance of protecting the systems businesses depend on every day. Read the article below for Brian’s perspective on the incident, and to hear his practical advice on securing internet connected devices. […]
How do you hack a supermarket fridge, and why would anyone want to?
Speaking to The Journal, our CEO, Brian Honan, explains how connected refrigeration systems allow suppliers to monitor equipment and detect faults remotely. Those same connections can also create opportunities for attackers. Brian stresses that businesses need to consider the security of every device they connect to the internet. Read below to hear Brian’s insights into […]
‘Critical Vulnerabilities’ Found in Computer Code Supporting 70% of the Internet
Critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the code behind up to 70% of the internet, have forced websites across Europe offline as organisations race to protect their systems. Speaking to The Irish Times, our CEO Brian Honan warned that the flaws are of very high severity. They could let an attacker remotely take control of a website, […]
High number of data centres makes Ireland a hacking target – cybersecurity expert
Our CEO, Brian Honan, spoke to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland after a Google data centre outage disrupted Revolut and other financial services. He explained why Ireland’s many data centres put it “in the crosshairs” for nation-state attackers and cybercriminals, and how NIS2 and DORA will push banks and fintechs to manage supply chain risk and build […]
New poll: Irish public rejects State breaking of encryption
Ireland’s first poll on encryption found that 93% of people believe they have a right to private conversations online, and two-thirds oppose government access to encrypted messages. Contributing to the Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ release, our CEO Brian Honan warned there is “no such thing as a backdoor that only the good guys can […]
Google Cloud outage impacts several banks
Brian Honan, CEO of BH Consulting and cybersecurity expert, discusses Google’s cloud service outage that disrupted Revolut and others. Listen to the full clip on RTE Radio One here:
Hacked X accounts of Ireland’s Gardaí restored
Our CEO, Brian Honan, spoke to the Irish Sun after the hacking of two An Garda Síochána social media accounts. He explained that hackers might gain access through phishing emails or messages sent to account managers. Other methods include infecting devices with information-stealing malware or guessing weak passwords, including passwords previously exposed in data breaches. Read […]
‘More believable’ – Revolut’s data breaches reveal human element to data safety
When a criminal can convincingly pose as a trusted authority, your security is only as strong as the person handling the request. Our CEO and founder, Brian Honan, spoke to the Business Post about the recent Revolut breaches. He explains how attackers are relying on social engineering, and how AI is making their approaches more […]