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FIFA World Cup draws 1 million people: 8 tips on how to avoid cyber threats in Russia

1 FIFA World Cup draws 1 million people: 8 tips on how to avoid cyber threats in Russia

As the biggest football tournament in the world has taken centre stage in Russia, cybersecurity experts are warning that soccer fans might be attractive targets for hackers.

New investment round drives Morphean's growth and expansion plans

2 New investment round drives Morphean's growth and expansion plans

Swiss high-tech company Morphean, the cloud analytics and Security-as-a-Service solutions provider, reports that it has opened a new chapter in its development.

RepKnight signs Europe-wide distribution deal with StarLink for dark web monitoring tool

3 RepKnight signs Europe-wide distribution deal with StarLink for dark web monitoring tool

Dark web monitoring specialist RepKnight has entered into a pan-EMEA distribution agreement with StarLink, a $200 million True Value-Add Distributor that currently supports over 2,200 enterprise and government customers globally.

Over a quarter of mid-market businesses expect to fall victim to cyber-attacks in 2018

4 Over a quarter of mid-market businesses expect to fall victim to cyber-attacks in 2018

Despite security being a top priority for mid-market businesses, over a quarter (28%) of companies expect to fall victim to a cyber-attack in 2018, according to the 'Mid-market IT priorities 2018' report by Node4.

UK financial institutions unaware of third-party risks posed by open banking

5 UK financial institutions unaware of third-party risks posed by open banking

Bomgar, the identity and access management solutions provider for privileged users, has launched its 2018 Privileged Access Threat Report.

Layer 8 signs VCW as UK distribution partner For cyber security training solutions

6 Layer 8 signs VCW as UK distribution partner For cyber security training solutions

Layer 8, provider of experiential cyber security training solutions, has appointed VCW Security as UK distribution partner.

Overwhelming majority of EMEA companies are still struggling to secure the cloud, according to research from Sumo Logic

7 Overwhelming majority of EMEA companies are still struggling to secure the cloud, according to research from Sumo Logic

Sumo Logic, the cloud-native, machine data analytics platform that delivers continuous intelligence for modern applications, has announced results of an independent study that found 98 percent of European companies face organisational challenges with implementing security in cloud environments.

Silobreaker launches new UI for its SaaS-based threat intelligence tool at Infosec stand H204

8 Silobreaker launches new UI for its SaaS-based threat intelligence tool at Infosec stand H204

Silobreaker will unveil a brand-new user interface for its groundbreaking threat intelligence Software-as-a Service (SaaS).

Enabling easy access to documents is key to stopping the reliance on removable storage devices, says M-Files

9 Enabling easy access to documents is key to stopping the reliance on removable storage devices, says M-Files

Recently, IBM announced that it is banning its employees globally from using USB sticks and removable storage devices of all types due to security risks. However, according to intelligent information management expert, M-Files, dependency amongst staff towards removable devices is likely to stem from persistent document management challenges notably towards flexible and remote working.

Securely deploy cloud and mobile technologies with New network guidance

10 Securely deploy cloud and mobile technologies with New network guidance

Whether it involves an operator checking quality on an iPad or executives comparing multisite production, mobile and cloud connectivity are the new normal in industrial operations. But cyberattacks can take advantage of these new connections to steal product recipes or take control of a site.

Computer Security

Computer security is the protection of computer systems and information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of topics, including:

  • Network security: This is the protection of computer networks from unauthorized access or attack. It includes things like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security policies.
  • Application security: This is the protection of software applications from vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. It includes things like code review, penetration testing, and security testing.
  • Data security: This is the protection of sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. It includes things like encryption, access control, and data backups.
  • Operational security: This is the protection of computer systems from threats that arise from human error or negligence. It includes things like user training, incident response procedures, and security awareness.

Cybersecurity

Cyber security is the practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes.

There are many different types of cyber security threats, but some of the most common include:

  • Malware: Malware is software that is designed to harm a computer system. Malware can take many forms, including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware.
  • Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that involves sending emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source. The goal of phishing is to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link or providing personal information.
  • Data breaches: A data breach is an incident in which sensitive data is exposed to unauthorized individuals. Data breaches can occur due to a variety of factors, including hacking, human error, and system vulnerabilities.

Cyber security is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. In today's digital world, businesses rely on their computer systems and networks to operate. A cyber attack can have a devastating impact on a business, including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.

Cyber security is an ongoing challenge, but by taking steps to protect themselves, businesses can help to mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.

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