What is Ransomware?

What is Ransomware?

So, exactly what is ransomware, and how does it work? According to IBM, ransomware is, “…an online attack perpetrated by cybercriminals who demand ransom to release hold on encrypted or stolen data.” Ransomware is a type of malware. There are various types of...
What is a VPN and why would I need one?

What is a VPN and why would I need one?

What is a VPN and why would I need one? So in this scenario let’s pretend coronavirus isn’t a thing. We know that’s not exactly easy right now, but try. You decide to work at a cafe one morning. You’ve got your usual bearded, trying too hard, coffee connoisseurs...
Everything You Need To Know About Data Breaches

Everything You Need To Know About Data Breaches

We’ve all seen that headline before: ‘X company suffered a data breach, 5 million customers’ personal data was stolen. It sounds bad but it probably doesn’t affect you so you decide to click on that story about Boris Johnson’s new duck pond instead. But it turns out,...
Is it fishing or phishing?

Is it fishing or phishing?

Is it fishing or phishing? Have you ever been told to watch out for phishing emails? No, it doesn’t mean a trout is about to fly out of your screen and attach to you like a face hugger from Alien. It is in fact something quite different but equally as scary. We are...
Spyware: The software That Spies

Spyware: The software That Spies

Hi Guys, Is malware spyware? Is spyware malware? Is spyware… spyware? All great questions. Well most of them anyway.Chances are you’ve probably heard of malware and spyware. They don’t have the same name so you assumed they were different things altogether. Well it...