Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting vulnerable and less protected SMEs, as larger corporations get much needed information security policies in place. The Garda Bureau of Fraud investigation is currently examining a number of recent cyber attacks on computer systems of small businesses and subsequent demands for money. The companies say their computer systems were hacked, their data such as order […]
Read more →Espion Distribution hosts resellers at new office with a novel speed dating event Over 20 of Ireland’s IT security and networking resellers participated in a speed dating event organised by Espion Distribution, Ireland’s specialist security and networking technologies distributor, to mark the opening of Espion Distribution’s new offices in Deansgrange. “Our resellers are looking for solutions that will allow their […]
Read more →Irish information security company Espion urges businesses and individuals to be aware of the top 10 Information Security risks that they may face in the year ahead. “Developments in technologies can bring about vast improvements in both business and personal life. As companies and individuals embrace these advancements, they need to be aware of the possible risks, so as to […]
Read more →The Morning Show – TV3. Colm Murphy from Irish IT security company Espion explains to Sybil Mulcahy the risks of online shopping and shares useful tips for safe Christmas shopping! (it starts at minute 24.25)
Read more →As Cyber Monday looms, Irish information security company Espion is urging shoppers to be cautious when buying Christmas presents online. The term Cyber Monday was originally coined by the online retail industry in the US, and refers to the Monday immediately after Thanksgiving, when online sales hit its highest levels. This year Cyber Monday falls on 30th November. “While originally […]
Read more →The Security Threat from Within – Espion recommends measures to combat insider theft Email is the most used method to steal information from corporations by employees, according to Ireland’s leading computer forensics and information security company Espion. The old-fashioned hard copy printouts are the second most popular method used to steal information from employers. Mobile devices, such as USB memory […]
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How Good is your Password?
As this week’s Hotmail password hacking incident shows, passwords are a prime target for cyber criminals and the reality is: most of us have passwords that can be extremely easy to guess and hack. According to Colm Murphy, technical director with Espion, a common mistake we tend to make is to have a single password for each account “This […]
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