Sophisticated spam attack targeting UK users looking for jobs and extra income
Compromised devices are used to act as proxies forwarding a malicious base64-encoded PHP script to vulnerable web servers in a
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Cyber security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyber attacks are typically aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal business processes.
Protect Yourself Against Romance Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over in the USA has released a short video to help users spot and defend against romance
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New boost to increase diversity in nation’s cyber security industry
The third round of funding through the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) has been launched today by the UK’s
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NHS to get biggest ever cyber security boost
The NHS will receive free-to-adopt, world class perimeter security services as NHS Digital signs contract with Accenture. These new services
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Companies overlooking the importance of cloud security
Cyber security firm Symantec has published its first Cloud Security Threat Report. The report suggests that that many companies are not
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University students at risk of phishing attacks
University students are at risk from phishing scams because many top universities are not following best practices to block fraudulent
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Apple will now pay hackers up to $1 million for reporting vulnerabilities
Apple is now offering hackers up to $1 million if your able to hack into iPhones and tell them how
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Google Advanced Protection Program expands to Chrome
The Advanced Protection Program is Google’s strongest level of protection for the personal Google Accounts of anyone at risk of
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City Power in Johannesburg hit by ransomware attack
City Power in Johannesburg spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the virus had attacked its database and other software, impacting on most
Read More2019 ACD report highlights progress in protecting UK cyberspace
The 2019 Active Cyber Defence (ACD) report was released earlier this week showing real progress protecting UK citizens and dissuading
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