Internet Security
Businesses have been warned of an internet email scam which has seen fraudsters steal €650,000 from two commercial companies recently.
They were settling what looked like legitimate invoices from real suppliers. One company lost €200,000 and the other €453,000, gardaí said on Monday.
The criminals send emails to businesses and individuals from whats looks like the real supplier. The emails request firm to change the bank account details on record for the supplier to a new bank account, controlled by the criminals.
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Instagram Threads is a new feature in its 'Close Friends' option. The new 'Auto Status' facility is causing a stir. It tells people (close friends) 1. Where you are 2. What you are doing 3. Possibly, your mood | Note - Even when you are not using Instagram but in a passive mode. Instagram says you have to enable it, so what!
German mega Insurer Allianz, says their customers are more concerned about a mega IT failure such as a cyber-breach is a greater concern to them than Fire, Theft, Flood. Especially as people can reduce their basic risk by as much as 95% with some simple steps like staff training, low-cost cyber protection and common sense.
We think it's a great idea for people to use VPN on Phones. Here is a five-point guide why you should put a VPN on your phone.
VPN usage has exploded over recent years and here are 5 good reasons why you should instal VPN. Firstly the good news is if you have either an iPhone, Android phone it is perfectly easy to set up a VPN on your phone. First, the science part 'VPN' stands for virtual private network. It's great technology and we think everybody should install a VPN on their phone.
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It’s said that conservatively 2 million cyberattacks took place in 2018 costing an estimated $45 billion in damages worldwide.
Most experts place this figure much higher, as many still don’t reports attacks or payments. Prevention and Protection are the best way to protect your business.
We will help you build your business, sales and online reputation and get cyber aware. We're online reputation and cyber security experts.
Social Media and Internet security are a minefield for business, fail to appreciate this and the consequences could be devasting
We speak to business, sporting organisations, NGOs and Government about theses issues to build a great appreciation. We give engaging, concise talks and we're frequently interviewed in the media.
Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe really annoyed
Prime Minister, Theresa May, when she was Home Secretary. She agreed with his stance on cybercrime, but not the way he went about it. He suggested Police would be slow to investigate online security crimes where the individuals failed to take online protection seriously especially having an 'upto date' antivirus. He openly backed banks, credit card providers doing the same, not refunding customers losses. She disliked the way he went about it, she's not so so keen on the other guy in the photo below either.
These days every laptop comes with a built-in webcam. We love webcams because they have made it possible for us to stay in contact with our loved ones not only verbally but visually. Online meetings with overseas clients have also become more personal. Job interviews can now be held remotely and online tutoring classes have become more practicable.
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