Definition of Email Spoofing Email spoofing is a technique used in spam and phishing attacks to trick users into thinking a message came from a person or entity they either know or can trust. In spoofing attacks, the sender forges email headers so that client software displays the fraudulent sender address, which most users take… Read more »
How to Stop an Email Spoofing Attack With Non-technical Solutions
July 21st, 2021 by David CairnsDisturbing COVID Phishing Scams Targeting Your Employees
May 19th, 2021 by David CairnsCoronavirus Phishing Emails: How to protect your Business against COVID Phishing Cybercriminals are adding insult to injury with the latest Phishing Scams. According to Intel, “Data is transforming every facet of our lives, and everything we do generates data – all benefitting from protection as it is accessed, moved, and stored.” From health scares to… Read more »
Server Security Explained | What is Server Security?
May 18th, 2021 by David CairnsServer Security Why Should You Care? Working from home has become synonymous with safety. That is unless you’re talking about server safety & server security. In that case, remote work has actually created multiple entry points for adversaries. While hackers’ techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the good news is that strengthening your server security doesn’t… Read more »
Speedster Becomes a Watchguard Gold Partner in the UK !
May 5th, 2021 by Speedster-itWhat Does Being a Watchguard Gold Partner Mean? Being a Watchguard Gold Partner means we’re qualified to offer Watchguard services and support. And we’re recognised for doing it at a higher standard than many others who do the same thing. We’re qualified to offer: Watchguard Firewalls and Services Ongoing customer support at one of the… Read more »
Ransomware explained: What is Ransomware ?
December 14th, 2020 by Speedster-it3 Ways to Secure and Protect Your Business from Ransomware. If you’ve seen the news lately, you probably heard about the new virus on the block. But what is ransomware? It’s a software that encrypts files, locks you out of your computer operating system, infects machines, infects computers, and demands you pay a ransom to… Read more »
The £2.5 Million Reason You Shouldn’t Reuse a Password
April 23rd, 2019 by Speedster-itThinking of strong, secure passwords for each of your online accounts can be tricky. Remembering them can be just as irritating. That’s why so many of us choose to use the same, simple password for everything. Something like ‘password123’. But weak passwords like this are easy for hackers to steal. When they are stolen, the… Read more »