Features

A new industry report by Blueliv, an Outpost24 company, has deep dived into the evolving threat landscape that is surrounding the financial services sector. Using advanced threat intelligence gathered by Blueliv’s Threat Compass; the ‘Follow the Money’ report reveals the main cyber threats and the culprits behind these malicious attacks to forewarn these vital institutions.  Threat intelligence gathered by Blueliv from the dark web and deep web showed that the main cyberthreats targeting the industry included: Phishing, Credential Theft, Ransomware, Business Email Compromise (BEC), Malware infection, Banking Trojans, Webinjects and Mobile App Malware. Each of these attack vectors must be a focus of...

Buying a smartphone from at least a year ago can feel risky – especially as, the older a particular model of phone is, the slower it could feel when running. It might also be denied the same steady supply of software and security updates available for the latest devices. Nonetheless, certain ‘old’ phones – like those highlighted below – have aged like a fine wine while remaining much cheaper to buy than ‘back in the...

For those businesses who think cybersecurity is just a word, let us tell you it is an unavoidable reality of 2021. Last year, more than a million WordPress websites got hacked. That includes more small businesses than large firms. So, if you were thinking of moving ahead before considering security threats in eCommerce, it is high time that you take them seriously. Cybercriminals don’t think twice before hacking your website. If they find a loophole in your...

The IT Security Guru’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aims to shed a light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on just one of the many phenomenal women put forward for the 2021 awards. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability. This year, the awards are sponsored by KPMG and Beazley. Areej...

The IT Security Guru’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aims to shed a light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on just one of the many phenomenal women put forward for the 2021 awards. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability. This year, the awards are sponsored by KPMG and Beazley. Anna...

The IT Security Guru’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aims to shed a light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on just one of the many phenomenal women put forward for the 2021 awards. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability. This year, the awards are sponsored by KPMG and Beazley. Bindu...

This week, the UK government has put forward the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill to Parliament with the aim to secure everyday consumers from IoT threats, particularly with the rise in adoption of internet-facing devices.  The Bill will introduce new cybersecurity standards that manufacturers of IoT devices must follow – these include those that also distribute and import phones, TVs, fitness devices and other handheld devices.   The legislation will also mandate that all devices that have the capabilities to connect to other devices without the need...

The IT Security Guru’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aims to shed a light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on just one of the many phenomenal women put forward for the 2021 awards. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability. This year, the awards are sponsored by KPMG and Beazley. Dr....

The IT Security Guru’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aims to shed a light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on just one of the many phenomenal women put forward for the 2021 awards. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability. This year, the awards are sponsored by KPMG and Beazley. Regina...

The IT Security Guru’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aims to shed a light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on just one of the many phenomenal women put forward for the 2021 awards. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability. This year, the awards are sponsored by KPMG and Beazley. Aileen...