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The FBI warns businesses that ransomware attackers don't take holidays. In a joint advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the warning stipulated the need for businesses to be aware...

The question we keep asking is: Why is ransomware so effective against small businesses? Ransomware is a type of malware (still commonly referred to as a computer virus) that’s usually disguised in a phishing email. Once the dangerous attachment or link to an...

Microsoft revealed another zero-day print spooler vulnerability on 11 August. That’s right, Microsoft announced yet another new zero-day print spooler vulnerability after they released patches for the widespread vulnerability known as PrintNightmare in June this year....

There could be spyware installed on your phone – that’s right. Spyware has often been in the news lately, being sold to governments to target politicians and heads of state, business executives, activists, and other parties of interest. What exactly is spyware?...

Cyber Smart Tips for Small Business. Small and medium-sized businesses are not immune to cyber-attacks. Whether your business uses basic email, websites, and applications or adopting fit-for-purpose cloud technology, cybersecurity should be a part of your business...

Kaseya ransomware attack affecting Kiwi Schools - There were hundreds of companies affected by the ransomware cyberattack that used a tool from a software company called Kaseya. The Kaseya ‘VSA’ tool is used by small and medium-sized companies to manage Information...

Hundreds of companies, including 11 kiwi schools were affected by a ransomware cyber attack that uses a tool from a software company called Kaseya. The Kaseya ‘VSA’ tool is used by small and medium-sized companies to manage Information Technology functions like,...

Microsoft announced a new zero-day vulnerability known as PrintNightmare that affects every version of Windows. The vulnerability can enable remote code execution on a device once exploited. The official Microsoft security bulletin and CertNZ noted that if...

A hack of your email or social media accounts can have serious implications. Let's look at how to secure an account hack. Compromised personal accounts is a gold mine for personal data and they are often used to access other accounts. Your personal email can contain a...