Philip Hall

Cyber security company Group-IB have recently published a eye opening report on ransomware - revealing that almost two-thirds of ransomware attacks analysed during 2020 came from cyber criminals operating on a RaaS model. The report is well worth a read, and provides insightful details on how gangs operate and info to help cyber defence teams thwart attacks. It also...

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Have you ever received a LinkedIn invitation from someone you don't actually know, but accepted it anyway because the profile photo looked 'interesting' or 'attractive'? It's one of the oldest tricks in the book used to connect with you and your contacts... would you be upset if I told you that it's just a social engineering trick? There are all...

There's been lots of hype and media coverage in tech news about Apple and iCloud backups, and convenience vs security over the past few days. The double edged sword.... recovery options, two step options, and 'who owns the recovery key'? Any 5 eyes government wanting access to user data!? Hmmmm..... Fail safe or fail secure.... Apple have their own...

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Very passionate about the Christchurch Call - was a fantastic panel discussion at eSafety19 conference co-hosted by Netsafe and the Office of the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant in Sydney on the 11th September, 2019. Prime Minister Jacinda Arden recorded a moving, and powerful opening for the Beyond the Christchurch Call panel. The panel of experts looked at the role...

Hopefully like most people I know by now - you are keeping an eye out for suspicious emails, and making sure you don't click on email links or opening attachments. The problem is that cyber attackers know that more people are a bit more cyber savvy these days, and as a result are using new alternate ways to convince...

Password security is an age-old problem in today’s online world. However as we continue to see more and more cyber incidents and mega breaches in the news, its relevance is more significant than ever. This article offers some practical insights and advice for how you can better manage your passwords. Ultimately the intent is to help you understand how...