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Is TikTok Safe to use?

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Is TikTok Safe to Use?

It can be hard to keep track of all the different social media apps but one app that has quickly taken the world by storm

James MacKay December 5, 2019

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A Guide to PSD2 – Strong Customer Authentication

Advances in digital technologies and the growth of the internet have led to an explosion in online crime. As traditional crimes like burglary and car

James MacKay August 19, 2019

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Top 5 Phishing Scams

Phishing has been around for a long time and has always proved an effective way to con people out of money and steal personal information.

James MacKay July 24, 2019

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7 Cyber Habits for Mid-Sized Organisations

Cybercrime is becoming a major problem for organisations around the world. In the past week alone, there have been 5 major data breaches highlighting the

James MacKay July 13, 2019

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How to protect yourself from Social Media Phishing

Social media phishing enables criminals to blend in among the masses, quietly and methodically research their potential victims, and then launch targeted attacks that often go unnoticed.

James MacKay May 14, 2019

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How do Hackers Normally Get Caught?

The growth of cybercrime in recent years has been truly staggering. The age old saying that crime doesn’t pay has unfortunately been knocked on its head as cybercrime has become an increasingly lucrative and profitable business.

James MacKay February 4, 2019

5 Types of Cybercrime and How to Protect Against Them

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5 Types of Cybercrime and How to Protect Against Them

Here we look at 5 common types of cybercrime, along with some practical tips on how to protect your organisation from them. The Internet is

Natasha Deeney January 1, 2019

Money transfers at Christmas

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On the eleventh day of Christmas… Don’t send money transfers through!

On The Eleventh Day Of Christmas Criminals will often take advantage of the spike in online traffic at Christmas by launching a range of

Natasha Deeney December 21, 2018

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On the tenth day of Christmas…

When we’re out doing a bit of Christmas shopping or travelling to catch up with friends and family, it can be tempting to use public

Natasha Deeney December 20, 2018

On the ninth day of Christmas… A smishing scam finds you

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On the ninth day of Christmas… A smishing scam finds you

How did we ever function without mobile phones? With over 5 billion mobile phones in the world, it’s hard to remember a time without them.

Natasha Deeney December 19, 2018

On the eighth day of Christmas… An eCard came to you

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On the eighth day of Christmas… An eCard came to you

On the eighth day of Christmas… Christmas is a time for giving and good wishes, showing our appreciation for those we hold dear. Receiving an

Natasha Deeney December 18, 2018

On the seventh day of Christmas… Online scams are all but true

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On the seventh day of Christmas… Online scams

On The Seventh Day Of Christmas… Online Scams Most of us will have come across the age-old problem, what do you get the person

Natasha Deeney December 17, 2018

Cyber Criminals at Christmas

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On the sixth day of Christmas… Cyber Criminals are still targeting you

We’ve all seen the “click to enter” prize draws and the “like and share” to be in with a chance of winning promotions online, everyone

Natasha Deeney December 12, 2018

On the fifth day of Christmas…

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On the fifth day of Christmas…

On The Fifth Day Of Christmas People tend to feel more charitable at Christmas, we all like to help in whatever way we can.

Natasha Deeney December 11, 2018