Ransomware cyber-attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments https://t.co/oUOnVvOnfq
It’s a case of “making sure that while the bad guys work around the clock, so do the good guys”. The Big Interview: Scottish Business Resilience Centre chief executive Mandy Haeburn-Little https://t.co/nvSQTCXGmj
BBC News - Florida town pays $600,000 virus ransom https://t.co/YVpM7R9DEu
Gothenburg Greats could expose fans to cyber crime
Converged Highlights Cyber Security Own Goals Of Aberdonians The surnames of at least six Gothenburg Greats and the man who led them to victory could be putting Aberdonians and their employers at risk of a cyber attack. That is the stark warning from north-east IT company Converged Communication Solutions which has discovered the names on[…]
Growth creates new appointments at Converged
Growth creates new appointments at Converged Continued growth at Converged Communication Solutions has led the firm to expand its workforce with the appointment of two new staff members. Recent additions to its service portfolio and a growing customer base have seen the IT company, which has offices in Aberdeen and Inverness, welcome customer service specialist[…]
The threat evolution: From dodgy discs to crypo mining
Scot-Secure 2019: The threat evolution Our Chief Security Officer, Gerry Grant presented at Scot-Secure 2019, the 5th annual cyber security for business conference. For those who couldn’t make it to Edinburgh, we’d like to share Gerry’s thoughts on the threat evolution: from dodgy discs to crypto mining. Share15Share7Share8Watch more in series Scotland’s Cyber Summit 2019:[…]
Lifting the lid on cyber safety
Scotland's Cyber Summit Presentation: Lifting the lid on cyber safety Our Chief Security Officer, Gerry Grant presented at Scotland’s Cyber Summit 2019. For those who couldn’t make it to the Aberdeen event, take a look at Gerry’s presentation where he lifts the lid on cyber security through the eyes of an ethical hacker. Share15Share7Share8Watch more[…]
Act now to install security updates
Act now to install software updates as both WhatsApp and Microsoft issue new security releases. By Gerry Grant, Chief Security Officer. It has been quite a week in Cyber Security and it’s only Wednesday. First of all we heard about a flaw in the popular messaging app WhatsApp that allowed attackers to track phones and[…]
Inverness cyber security workshop aiming to combat monster threat
Inverness Cyber Security Workshop Aiming To Combat Monster Threat The cyber security risks posed by weak computer passwords will be highlighted at a free IT workshop in Inverness next week. Four passwords relating to the Highland capital and its surrounding area feature on a list of the 100,000 passwords most commonly found in data breaches. […]
The REAL insider threat. Have you been looking in the wrong place?
The REAL insider threat. Have you been looking in the wrong place? Written by our Chief Security Officer, Gerry Grant. When we think of an ‘insider threat’ we might imagine someone sneaking around our office, stealing sensitive data and information to sell in a dark alley to a competitor. Many organisations might even believe that[…]
Cyber security workshop in partnership with Ceed, Aberdeen.
Join our cyber security workshop, Aberdeen Date: June 20th, 2019 Time: 9:30 AM through 12:30 PM Venue: RBS, 6th Floor, 2 Marischal Square, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1BL In partnership with CeeD and Royal Bank of Scotland, we would like to invite you to attend our workshop on cyber security & information assurance. From small[…]
VLOWdown 3: The home assistant
VLOWDown 3: The Home Assistant. Is it ready for the workplace? Welcome to our VLOWdown, a series of 3 minute quick fire downloads on tech topics. If you need to be in the know but are tight on time, then these educational videos will teach you fast. The third in our serious explores whether the[…]
There’s no way you’re driving home in that state!
There's no way you're driving home in that state! Written by our cyber expert John Gillies. For those of us in our middle years this proclamation was something we heard all too regularly in the local bar or restaurant. Everyone loves to go out and enjoy themselves but back in the day and after a[…]