A sophisticated, ongoing espionage campaign aimed at Android users in Asia is likely the work of the OceanLotus advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, researchers said this week. Dubbed PhantomLance by Kaspersky, the campaign is centred around complex spyware that’s distributed via dozens of apps within the...
Notorious malware Trickbot has been linked to more COVID-19 phishing emails than any other, according to new data from Microsoft. The Microsoft Security Intelligence Twitter account made the claim on Friday. “Based on Office 365 ATP data, Trickbot is the most prolific malware operation using COVID-19 themed lures,” it...
Two-thirds of remote workers in the UK haven’t received cybersecurity training over the past year, raising fears that they may be more susceptible to attacks as hackers adapt their tactics during the current crisis. Norwegian app security firm Promon polled 2000 remote workers to better assess where organizations...
Because Office 365 is in the cloud you may be fooled into thinking that you don’t have to further back up your data. While Office 365 is secure, it may not offer the backup potential that your organisation requires, protecting your data is your responsibility,...
As businesses seek more flexible, innovative ways of working many workplaces are using more endpoint devices such as phones, laptops and tablets than ever before. Keeping these devices secure is essential, as each device represents a potential source of entry for security threats. Managing and securing...
DNS Protection - Web Filtering You’ll be well familiar with the concept of endpoint security; services like antivirus software, email filtering, web filtering and firewalls that help prevent your network’s endpoints (Laptops, Desktops, phones and tablets) being compromised. Endpoint security is essential for any business that...
You're probably familiar with the term ‘patch.’ As the name suggests, a patch (sometimes called a ‘fix’) is a piece of software used to address an issue (a bug) in a Software program or operating system. The Windows operating system consists of code that is plagued...
It goes without saying that the Coronavirus pandemic has caused massive upheaval in the business world. If your business has been able to continue operating, you’re probably having to deal with the logistical nightmare of managing your team remotely and the unique challenges that it...
The modern workplace features an increasing number of devices, all of which empower employees to work flexibly in the office, on the move and at home. While this allows teams to work more freely, it poses a challenge to IT departments who are tasked with...
Properly engaging your employees with training programs is necessary not only for the growth of your company but also for employee retention. If a recent report on Employee Satisfaction is to be believed, 40% of employees with poor training leave their job within the first...