The Akamai report found this information by analysing DNS data. What are Command-and-control or C2 servers? C2 servers are computers or servers that attackers use to remotely manage and control…
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What is Cyber Essentials Certification? Cyber Essentials Certification is a UK government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against cyber-attacks. It provides a set of guidelines and requirements that organisations…
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What is IASME Cyber Essentials Certification? IASME Cyber Essentials certification is a UK government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against cyber-attacks. It provides a set of guidelines and requirements…
wp-admin-spfw-31249 March 2023
While Zero Trust software can be beneficial for many organisations, it's important to carefully assess your specific security needs and requirements to determine if it is the right solution for…
wp-admin-spfw-312420 February 2023
According to leading US security firm Proofpoint, Chinese hackers constructed a phoney news website to steal information from Australian government officials, journalists, and others. We look more closely at this…
wp-admin-spfw-312428 October 2022
Millions of WordPress websites get infected with malware every year, spreading spam and aiding fraud while the site owners are often oblivious. In this post, we cover the seven main…
wp-admin-spfw-312428 October 2022
In this post, we take a close look at international teenage cyber-crime gang, Lapsus$. We dissect how these pimply evil geniuses stole millions through ransomware, extortion and cryptocurrency fraud whilst…
wp-admin-spfw-312428 October 2022
Flywheel is interested to see Scarborough in North Yorkshire is set to become a "national centre of excellence" in cyber security in 2023. The purpose of this government initiative is…
wp-admin-spfw-312428 October 2022
We explain some of the most commonly reported methods of spoofing, and how to avoid falling prey to them. What is spoofing? Your phone rings. A recorded, robotic voice with…
wp-admin-spfw-312422 September 2022
The possibility of AI-based email phishing attacks is on the horizon. There has never been a more critical time to examine what else you could be doing to improve your…
wp-admin-spfw-312422 September 2022
Got a favourite website, or one you need for work every day? That's your "watering hole". In watering hole attacks, cyber criminals set a trap on the website to infect…
wp-admin-spfw-312421 September 2022
Been refused a loan? Sudden flurry of junk mail or spam? Many people don't realise when they've fallen victim to identity theft. We examine how to recognise the signs of…
wp-admin-spfw-312421 September 2022