Not everyone has lost money during the pandemic. On July 16, 2020, social media platform Twitter was hacked through an intricate social engineering scheme. The ill-fated security breach resulted in the cyber-terrorists getting away with $120,000 in bitcoin. How Did This Happen? The culprits utilised a system called spear phishing. Spear phishing is the use …
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Low-cost airline EasyJet has admitted that a “highly sophisticated cyber-attack” has affected approximately nine million customers. Email addresses and itineraries were stolen and that 2,208 customers had also had their credit card details “accessed”. It is thought the attackers had access to the data of customers who booked flights from 17 October to 4 March …
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The Government’s chief scientific adviser claimed this week that a second peak of coronavirus cases could be avoided with the help of the NHS’s new contact-tracing app – despite criticism the technology may have significant flaws. Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs while giving evidence to the health select committee that he was optimistic that cases …
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“Zoom bombing” is the catchphrase everyone is talking about. No, really! This is where uninvited guests crash your meetings or chat on the popular video conferencing app that are not password protected. There are large numbers of people who are still posting the Zoom meeting number online, and without any protection, bombers can simply enter …
The must-have video chat app for bored brits on lockdown is offering a huge reward for information about alleged hacking. Rumours started circulating that the app had been targeted by cyber criminals. Complaints about the popular video-calling service being “hacked” spread like wildfire online. The app lets friends and family make video calls, play games …
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Hackers are looking to dupe home workers to steal their personal information or freeze their screens and demand ransoms of thousands of pounds to unlock it. With more and more people working from home to try and contain COVID-19, now is the time to make sure your data is protected. This week, the UK’s cyber …
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Accountancy firms must offer quality value-added services to stay competitive. Not only will this help develop existing client relationships but crucially it will help win new business. The nature and amount of work expected of accountants is ever-increasing. Gone are the days of only offering tax-compliancy and bookkeeping services. The sector is moving towards being …
We were delighted to be one of the sponsors of the sold-out CIMSPA and Quest NBS Conference in Derby last week. The one-day event featured well over 20 breakout sessions with high-value content, plus high-profile keynotes and updates on the progress towards a route to chartered status for all sport and physical activity professionals. Organisations …
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iCaaS are delighted to be speaking at the Call & Contact Centre Expo on March 19th at London’s ExCel. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to talk about how our solution can help call and contact centres who deal with vast amounts of data on a daily basis, it is also a chance to …
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the 1985 classic Back to the Future was remade with Ironman and Spiderman? If so, then take a look at this deepfake video which has gone viral. Doc Brown and Marty McFly are two of the most iconic characters in movie history. The faces of Robert …
