Firms Warned Over Rise of ‘Ransomware Gangs’ After Travelex Attack
The cyberattack on foreign exchange provider Travelex demonstrates the growing threat of ransomware and is a warning that firms need to step up their security,...
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Pay and the Ransomware May Not Go Away, Warns Databarracks
Earlier last week, US shipping tech firm, Pitney Bowes, was hit with a ransomware attack that encrypted information on its systems. While it is reported...
Blockchain, a Barrier Against Ransomware
By George Popa The importance of technology in our daily lives is so undeniable that it has become an integral element in every segment of...
Databarracks Praises Bristol Airport’s Fast Reaction to Ransomware Threat
Recently, Bristol Airport’s administration systems were infected by ransomware. The airport was forced to take a cautious approach and shut down applications including its digital flight information displays, forcing...
How to Safeguard Client Data During Tax Season and Beyond
Cyberattacks against tax firms are on the rise, putting taxpayer data at risk. Learn to protect your firm and your client data with these cybersecurity...
2020 Financial Services Cybersecurity Trends
According to the Financial Conduct Authority, financial services companies in the UK saw a fivefold rise in data breaches in 2018 compared with the year...
Surveilling the Cyber Security Landscape
By Charley Brooke Barnett (Digital Editor) It’s an ongoing pursuit for financial institutions to counter the threat of cyber attacks. There’s no formula for immunity....
IT Security Budget Growth is Slowing in UK Businesses, Says Research
Research from Databarracks has found that over half (55 per cent) of UK businesses have seen their IT security budgets either stay the same or...
DDoS on the Cloud; Putting All Your Eggs in Someone Else’s Basket
By Peter Groucutt, managing director, Databarracks The DDoS attack on AWS highlights a common concern with cloud computing – you are putting all your eggs in someone...
UK Public Overwhelmingly Unaware of Deepfake Threat
A brand new nationwide study from iProov has revealed a sheer lack of awareness and education around deepfake technology amongst the UK public, with almost three-quarters (72%)...
