Tag: Malware
Tech Digest daily round up: Apple is top selling smartphone seller again
Apple has unseated Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone seller for the first time since 2016. The US company's launch of its 5G enabled iPhone 12 has pushed Apple to the top of the global smartphone ranking for the first time in five years. Apple sold almost 80 million phones in the last three months of…
Dramatic increase in business cyber attacks, claims Mactavish
New research from Mactavish, the specialist outsourced insurance buyer and claims resolution expert, reveals that 21% of businesses have suffered a cyber-related loss in the last three years, and just over two thirds (69%) say this happened in the past 12 months. Mactavish has previously warned that several specialist cyber insurance policies have flaws and…
Russia linked malware found on laptops given to children by government
Some of the laptops given out in England to support vulnerable children home-schooling during lockdown contain Russia linked malware, according to BBC News. Teachers shared details on an online forum about suspicious files found on devices sent to a Bradford school. The malware, which they said appeared to be contacting Russian servers, is believed to…
Remote working leaves UK firms vulnerable to cyberattack
While 60% of respondents say their firms have experienced a cyberattack, 37% say they don't have a cyber incident response plan in place, according to new research published by the Ponemon Institute and commissioned by Keeper Security. This research, now in its fourth consecutive year, specifically focuses on the cybersecurity risks created by remote working environments. According to the…
Graham Norton named as the UK’s ‘most dangerous celebrity’
Graham Norton, best known for gracing our screen in The Graham Norton Show, tops McAfee’s UK list of the most dangerous celebrities to search for online. McAfee researched which famous names generate the riskiest online search results that could potentially lead consumers to unknowingly install malware on their devices. A household name up and down the country, Norton has remained in the spotlight over the…
Homes fear cyber attack more than child risk, claims survey
UK householders confined to their home and spending more time online fear the threat of data and financial loss due to a cyber attack above concerns about the risks their children face while online, according to a new survey by Irdeto. As COVID-19 grips the world, the Irdeto Home Cybersecurity Report polled more than 5,000…
What to Look For in the Best Antivirus Software
Though technology is always developing, we haven’t yet gotten to the point where our devices and web browsing can no longer be targets of hacking and malware. The truth is, we likely never will. That’s why, now more than ever, it’s essential to have high-quality antivirus software running at all times on phones, laptops, and…
How to stay safe online during Coronavirus isolation
As most of us find ourselves playing out much of our lives online, whether that’s working from home, teaching from home or keeping ourselves entertained, there comes an increased possibility of opening ourselves up to potential attacks from cybercriminals. David Emm, Principal Security Researcher at Global security expert, Kaspersky, provides the below advice on how…
Reason Antivirus Review: 3 Reasons Why This is a Must-Have for Home and Business
No computer should be without antivirus or malware protection installed. Malicious software infection isn’t something to be treated lightly. According to a 2019 Ponemon Institute study, malware attacks cost an average of $2.6 million for every company. This is an 11% increase from the numbers gathered in the previous year. Malicious software is not the…
Google says hackers have ‘monitoring implants’ in iPhones
Hackers have been using compromised websites to install “monitoring implants” in iPhones for years, according to researchers at Google. The malicious software gathers users’ images, contacts and other information. Ian Beer, from Google’s Project Zero, said in a blog post that the hacked sites had received thousands of visitors each week. Mr Beer said: “There…
