Introduction One of the most frequent cyber-attacks is phishing, which can cause financial loss, identity theft, and unauthorised access to private information. Cybercriminals use sophisticated ways to pose as a reliable business and trick people into disclosing personal information, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details. To protect your digital life, it’s essential to … Read more

The operations of any modern organisation depend heavily on cyber security. The potential for damage caused by cybercrime grows dramatically as data and information management become more intricate and linked. This means organisations must take the initiative to create ways to mitigate their cyber risk. An important strategy is achieving cyber maturity, which involves understanding … Read more

In Part 1, we examined the various types of (technical) penetration tests that can be used to gain assurance regarding your organisation’s vulnerability to a cyber-attack or accidental breaches. In short, a penetration test is designed to measure the level of technical risk arising from the software and the efficiency of your current security controls. … Read more

In a recent edition of “Insights”, we discussed the importance of regularly conducting a penetration test on your systems – as a method for gaining a measure of assurance in respect of your organisation’s vulnerability assessment and management processes. Much like a financial audit, a penetration test is designed to measure the level of technical … Read more

Why Staff Awareness of Cyber Security is Important Cyber security is an ever-evolving and increasingly complex issue that organisations must take seriously. The emergence of new technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI, has opened up a range of new threats. One significant cyber risk is human error – the weakest link … Read more

The term “Social Engineering” is today synonymous with the world of cybercrime, internet-based fraud and (not by accident) sits at the core of the vast majority of cyber-attacks. Research consistently confirms that 80-90% of successful cyberattacks originate with a social engineering activity, usually a phishing email. Proofpoint research in 2022 suggested that: Social engineering is … Read more

As technology continues to evolve and cyber threats become greater and more sophisticated, it’s important for organisations of all sizes to ensure their networks are secure. That’s why as an IT company partnering with Moore ClearComm offers your clients additional comprehensive cyber security solutions. At Moore ClearComm we know that no two businesses are the … Read more

In a world increasingly dependent on technology, cyber security has become an essential requirement to protect our data from malicious actors and criminals. To stay one step ahead of potential threats, it is important to regularly conduct penetration tests – also known as pen tests – on our systems. These are simulated cyber-attacks performed against … Read more