Category: Phishing

The Mobile Security Mirage: What Irish Organisations and Partners Need to Know

Many organisations and their staff now depend on mobile devices for communication, accessing information, and carrying out job-related tasks. However, businesses consistently underestimate the risks associated with widespread mobile device use. Common misconceptions include “mobile is secure by default” or “traditional endpoint tools are enough.” These assumptions leave businesses vulnerable to today’s prevalent cyber-attacks, including […]

usecure: Securing Your Digital Identity

Last week saw the latest iteration of Identity Management Day. Established in 2021, Identity Management Day is held on the second Tuesday of April. It is a day of awareness to educate business leaders, IT decision-makers, and the general public about the importance of identity management.  As we all know, cyber threats continue to evolve, […]

Understanding DMARC and Modern Email Security Solutions

DMARC Authentication becomes Mandatory: Email remains the backbone of business communication. It’s reliable, universal, and fast. But with its ease of use comes danger. Hornetsecurity’s annual research shows that email overwhelmingly remains the top vector for cyberattacks and that attackers are getting more sophisticated as AI allows them to reach more potential victims at scale. […]

Phishing and Social Engineering attacks: How to Counter them using Conceal

People are often the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain, not because they lack intelligence or vigilance but because cybercriminals exploit our curiosity and trust to trick us into doing things we shouldn’t. We all make mistakes! Phishing and social engineering attacks prey on our human traits, often tricking even the most tech-savvy people into […]

Boost NIS2 Compliance with Usecure

The NIS2 Directive, adopted by the EU in January 2022, requires all member states to implement its provisions into national law by October 17, 2024. Only two EU states enacted legislation in time to meet this deadline, and Ireland was not one of them. Although the delay in legislation in Ireland may provide some breathing […]

Cybersecurity for Legal Firms

Legal firms are a prime target for cybercriminals due to the highly sensitive and valuable data they collect and hold. This data typically includes intellectual property, financial records, or personal client information, which is why it’s valuable to attackers. Legal firms and their partner IT and cybersecurity providers are in a constant technological race with […]