Social Engineering

Why is social engineering proving so effective when it comes to pulling off a data breach? And how can social engineering testing help? Cybercrime hit an all-time high during..

We are all now probably familiar with the concept that, when it comes to technology in general and cyber security in particular, humans are the weakest link. But this..

Cyber criminals are like magicians; they rely of sleight of hand. Like theatrical entertainers, they misdirect so that the trick occurs when the audience least expects it. So while..

Ever since Charles Darwin introduced the theory of evolution in 1859 we have been aware of the continual process of change in the natural world. Things are no different..

While many schools are concerned about the advent of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and what it means for the collection and holding of data, permissions and consent,..

A survey for the BBC has discovered that poor data-stripping on websites leaves information in place which provides valuable intelligence for Spear Phishing attackers. By not removing key metadata,..

By Paul Brennecker, Principal Consultant, CISM | PCI QSA | PCI PFI | PCIP There is a saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This,..

How much control is too much when it comes to social media? Organisations spend millions on their marketing campaigns in the hope and expectation of raising brand awareness and..

One of the greatest misconceptions about cyber-crime is that you need to be a computer geek to be a cyber-criminal. The truth is the cyber-crime industry is starting to..

“We do not negotiate with terrorists” is a patriotic statement used by many countries. Does this notion still hold when you risk losing your data? The short answer is..

As with any black hat related activity, innovations are always emerging to circumvent security and exploit vulnerabilities. Older forms of ransomware was mostly kept by specific groups of hackers that..

By Chris Ince, Information Security Consultant, Security Risk Management Ltd LinkedIn recruiting scams are not a new threat to most. Many users of the professional network face this ever..