Lookout, the mobile security specialists, have been thinking deeply about where AI is heading – and what it means for cybersecurity. Their recent blog, Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Agentic AI: Balancing Innovation and Safety explores the next frontier of artificial intelligence and raises important questions for any organisation relying on AI tools today. The core message? […]
The ransomware threat landscape continues to present a significant risk in 2025, with cybercriminals showing no signs of slowing their aggressive campaigns. This risk is ably illustrated by the data contained in the latest Brandefense Ireland threat Landscape Report 2025 (free download with registration). The report presents sobering findings that should concern every Irish organisation, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
In a world where cybersecurity threats are ever evolving and increasingly sophisticated, businesses of all sizes need robust solutions to protect their networks. However, these solutions have traditionally been costly and complex. WatchGuard is changing that tradition with the launch of its new ThreatSync+ Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution. This groundbreaking, 100% Cloud-native solution […]
The sophistication and volume of cyber-attacks continue to increase over time. Those charged with defending against attacks in the ever-changing threat landscape are engaged in an ongoing defensive endeavour. At the same time that attacks have increased in numbers and complexity, the ramifications of being breached have also gone up, with the financial and reputation […]
Cyberattacks have become more numerous and dangerous, with attackers frequently infiltrating computer systems, stealing information, and disrupting critical infrastructure such as electricity or healthcare. These disruptions can be devastating, as evidenced by the ransomware attack against the Irish Health Services Executive (HSE) network on May 14, 2021, which resulted in a months-long nationwide shutdown of […]
The ATM network is still an important part of the financial infrastructure, even in this era of cashless payments. There are approximately 3.2 million ATMs installed worldwide, and the global ATM market handles about $12.6 trillion (€11.7 trillion) worth of transactions via ATMs! ATMs have undergone rapid technological improvement over the last few years. The […]