June marks the beginning of summer. It is also National Internet Safety Month. This is the perfect time to remind vacationers that while it is essential to check that everything you need is packed and ready for a trip, it is equally vital for the family to take steps in securing their devices and their online footprint. We’re talking about managing online privacy and reputation—for you and … [Read more...]
June 12, 2018
June 8, 2018
Tips for safe summer travels: your cybersecurity checklist
Summer is just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it comes vacation plans for many. Those looking to take some time away from work and home are likely making plans to secure their home, have their pets taken care of, and tie up loose ends at work. But how about securing your devices and your data while you’re away? Here are some things to take into consideration if you … [Read more...]
May 29, 2018
1 in 8 cyber attacks successful in Denmark
A recent survey by the Danish Society of Engineers’ IT subsidiary, IDA-it, concluded that two thirds of businesses had experienced a cyber attack, and that up to one in eight cyber attacks carried out against Danish organisations are successful. IDA-it surveyed people working in IT or personal data related roles in the public and private sector. Kåre Løvgren, IDA-it’s chairperson, said that … [Read more...]
May 17, 2018
Danish rail network DSB hit by cyber attack
DSB, the Danish state rail operator, was hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyber attack on Sunday, April 13. A DDoS attack attempts to disrupt a host or network from connecting to the Internet in order to render a network or machines unavailable. It meant that passengers were unable to buy tickets on Sunday, and purchases through DSB’s ticket machines, app, website and retail stores … [Read more...]
May 15, 2018
GDPR causes a flood of new policies
The European Union claims that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes to term on May 25, is the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years. Many companies have spent months preparing for the changes, working on policy and compliance, and introducing changes to their products in order to meet new standards. We have received quite a few alerts and emails about … [Read more...]
May 4, 2018
Twitter security snafu: change your passwords
If you’re logging into Twitter after having been AWOL for a day or two, you’ll likely be seeing one of these pop-ups talking about account security: Click to enlarge Don’t panic, it’s nothing that can’t be fixed. The message reads as follows: Keeping your account secure When you set a password for your Twitter account, we use technology that masks it so no one at the … [Read more...]
April 30, 2018
How to spot a phishing attack
Phishing is one of the biggest threats that individuals and organisations face, but do you know what they are, what they look like, and where to look for them? In the broadest sense, phishing is any attempt to pose as a trustworthy source in order to get people to hand over personal information. Phishing usually takes the form of mass emails sent to hundreds or thousands of people, criminals can … [Read more...]
April 27, 2018
Please don’t buy this: smart toys
Smart toys attempt to offer what a lot of us imagined as kids—a toy that we can not only play with, but one that plays back. Many models offer voice recognition, facial expressions, hundreds of words and phrases, reaction to touch and impact, and even the ability to learn and retain new information. These features provide an obvious thrill for many children, whose imaginary friend just became a … [Read more...]
April 18, 2018
Why are so many organisations getting certified to ISO 27001?
What do Microsoft, Verizon, Apple, Google, Intel, and Amazon have in common? As well as all being Fortune 500 companies, they are all ISO 27001 certified. With a global growth rate of 20%, ISO 27001 has become the de facto standard for information security management system (ISMS) certifications. Why are so many organisations getting certified to ISO 27001? Data breaches and cyber attacks are, … [Read more...]
April 16, 2018
