At least my mother-in-law listens to me
Another example of how criminals are trying to fool us – This time through a dodgy phone message. But my mother-in-law was more than a match for them.
Cyber 321: Destructive cyber attacks and an offer to ease my conscience.
Cyber 3-2-1: Another issue laiden down with news about recent cyber attacks, including against a UK financial advisory firm with some very interesting high-value clients. In response, the 5 steps you need to take right now to avoid the worst-case scenario of a ransomware attack. Plus an offer to ease my conscience.
What has Groundhog Day got to do with cybersecurity?
If we don’t implement some simple defences, we don’t need Punxsutawney Phil to tell us that unsophisticated cyber attacks will continue to succeed.
Cyber 321: 27th January 2023
Cyber 3-2-1: PayPal and Norton breaches, predictions of imminent cyber catastrophy, and taser-equipped drones. What more could you ask for?
Cyber 321: 13th January 2023
Cyber 3-2-1: This week, there’s one for everyone in the audience, including the board of directors and anyone who relies on an IT MSP to manage their cloud systems. The two numbers this week remind us why invoice fraud is so rampant – Because that’s where the money is! The thing to think about this week? Take two minutes to find out your cybersecurity score.
What a breach at the Teaching Council teaches us about email auto-forwarding?
Email auto-forwarding: What can we learn from a breach at the Teaching Council?
FBI warns about the dangers of email auto-forwarding
Don’t believe me that email auto-forwarding is a risk? Would you believe the FBI?
Cyber 321: 2nd December 2022
Cyber 3-2-1: Microsoft and Proofpoint remind us of the value of some simple security measures. The problem with Android security patches. And why the theft of millions of phone numbers from WhatsApp may get our attention, but our local laptop repair shop may be a more immediate concern.
Cyber 321: 7th October 2022
Cyber 3-2-1: This month and last month, Ireland’s police, government and national cybersecurity agency have warned SMEs about the ever-increasing threat of cyber attacks. And yet executives and boards will continue to deliberately ignore this risk until their valuables have been stolen. This week’s action: You are choosing your own adventure. Make sure you are comfortable with your choice.
Cyber 321: 23rd September 2022
Cyber 3-2-1: 58% of cyber incidents start with a phishing email. Plus: North Face, LastPass, and Uber: 3 breaches; many lessons. This week’s action: On the internet, we’re all Capricorns.