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Research shows a third of UK businesses have suffered cyber attacks as a result of employees working remotely. Has your business seen a rise in remote working? If so, make sure your security practices account for it and implement vigilant #IAM policies. ow.ly/maVU30n4lqj
The adoption of containers and virtualisation is continuing to increase, but it’s vitally important that information security is part of the secure development and operations process. Ensure your organisation has an effective security layer: ow.ly/Fcey30n4lyX
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A new report has shown that connected #IoT devices allow #hackers to easily obtain passwords and email addresses. Yet, security measures are low and strong password practices are needed when deploying IoT devices. Read more here: ow.ly/DaO330n4lsz
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released its report on the Equifax breach. BeyondTrust is pleased our capabilities are noted as best practices for the prevention or mitigation of such breaches. Read our blog: ow.ly/G5XV30n3vcF
NASA’s servers have been #hacked which may have exposed the details of staff since 2006. As #breach implications become more dangerous, critical infrastructure companies must ensure that their systems are secure against #cyberattacks: ow.ly/OBTc30n3v9Z
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An email campaign is targeting FS industry employees by compromising #endpoints to lure victims in to click #malicious links. A compromised machine inside an enterprise network has wide-ranging business impacts. How is your business protecting endpoints? ow.ly/PtVO30n3v74
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A Twitter support forum has been hit by a #databreach that may have ties to a state-sponsored attack. Such attacks show yet again that no business, regardless of size, is immune to a breach. Head to @SecurityBriefEU for more: ow.ly/rAtX30n2Cw5
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UK businesses suffer a #cyberattack every 2.5 minutes – a staggering 578 per day! Amid such a violent threat landscape, it’s essential that businesses take a proactive approach to #cybersecurity. @InsuranceTimes_: ow.ly/oBAZ30n2Css
Are you sure that your former employees don’t have access to your company’s sensitive #data? It’s best to be on the safe side and head to our blog to find out how to keep former employees from accessing critical systems! ow.ly/3hOc30n1KmX
In the new year, #AI will become more widely used by attackers, capable of finding new ways to break and circumvent #cybersecurity defences, according to a #2019predictions piece in @TechAdvisorUK: ow.ly/vvjr30n1Km9
Following the Marriot #databreach, which affected 500m guests, the hospitality giants have set up a dedicated call centre to handle customer inquiries. See more in @SecurityBriefEU: ow.ly/6Aak30n0Ok2
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182k Irish citizens have been duped into disclosing #personalinformation by #cybercriminals, a report has found. As #phishing campaigns show no sign of slowing, it is essential that businesses are working to eliminate human error. Via @IrishTimes: ow.ly/lEjC30n0O8l
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Cisco has revealed that sharing information on secure messaging apps, like whatsapp, are vulnerable to session hijacking. Using consumer messaging apps in your business is risky – are your employees engaging in behaviour that could compromise systems? ow.ly/laZR30mZ66r
According to the DTCC, cyber risk is the top threat to the global financial industry. It’s critical that firms remain vigilant and prepare for the risks of an increasingly interconnected financial system. Via @cbronline ow.ly/2xn630mZ69l
Over 40,000 credentials on government portals have been leaked online through info-stealing malware. Organisations must dedicate time and resources into training employees not to click on fraudulent emails. Are you taking control of credentials? ow.ly/DoBC30mZ5WN
The FCA has issued a warning that bank board members tend to lack specific technical cyber-expertise. In today’s cyber landscape, has your leadership team got the skills and knowledge to deal with #cyberthreats? Read more here: ow.ly/Y9CE30mYcUo