malware

8 signs your computer might be infected with malware

Anti-malware software plays an important role in the battle against cybercrime. However, it is not infallible. Cybercriminals are constantly releasing new malware programs or variants of existing ones, and it takes a while for anti-malware software companies to update their products to defend against them. So, even if you use anti-malware software, your computer might still get infected. It will …

Information Security Threats for 2017

Information security threats in 2017 will be more persistent and damaging than ever before. You need to be prepared for the unknown. This year could see an exponential rise in information security breaches that endanger the integrity and reputation of trusted organisations. The Information Security Forum, a global, independent information security body that focuses on cyber security and information risk …

5 Tips on How to Implement an Effective Cyber-Security Strategy for Finance

A Cyber-Security strategy is something that should be on the minds of every company’s executives. The threats to security are becoming increasingly complex, and the ability to stay one step ahead of those threats is more challenging than ever before. Multi IT & Telephony Solutions will now give you 5 tips on how ti implement an effective Cyber-Security strategy for …

Whale Phishing and how to protect yourself from it

Whale phishing is a phishing scam attack that targets the ‘big fish’ in an organisation; the senior executives and other people with access to highly valuable or sensitive information. The scam lures them to share valuable information or transfer funds into an account managed by the cybercriminal. Cybercriminals use spymail to gather important information about their ‘big fish’ before they …

Black Friday Cyber Crime

Black Friday cyber crime is probably the last thing you would think of when shopping online for unbelievable deals but it is a reality we must all face. Black Friday is a single day to take advantage of unbelievable discounts and limited stock. The day’s appeal is undeniable, but it’s also an opportune time for criminals to take advantage of …

Cyber Security – 10 ways you can educate your employees

Cyber Security and the internet of things has been the highlight of 2016 that has affected millions of people and tens of thousands of businesses.  We’ve all heard about Cryptolocker, Heartbleed and now last week, BASH which have all received global media coverage.  We’ve seen major retailers who have had customer details stolen and we’ve seen Ebay and other global on-line …

Firewall

The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Strong Firewall

In this age of global connectivity, protecting your business’s assets and data is more important than ever. Almost all businesses are connected to the Internet for a wide variety of services. These include email, search, social media, and cloud storage. While much of this traffic is outbound, the fact is that the same Internet connection also allows inbound traffic. That …

iTunes Scam Text Messages Spreading Malware

The latest iTunes Scam has been reported. Malicious individuals are reportedly sending scam text messages claiming to be from Apple’s music service iTunes to a large number of people. The message is believed to claim the recipient’s iTunes account has been frozen and asks them to click on a link to ‘validate their [iTunes] account’. However, people who click on …