Author Archives: Polina Ladyha

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   This article was originally shared on wired.com  Covid-19 Reveals Ransomware’s Long Game THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS pandemic has stretched the world’s health care systems to their limits, creating a global crisis. New research from Microsoft shows that ransomware attackers are actively making that crisis worse, forcing health care and critical infrastructure organisations to pay up when they […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   Zoom-Bombing & Security Tips Zoom-Bombing There is a new phenomenon happening at the moment called ‘Zoom-bombing’. There has been this sudden rapid increase of uninvited users adding themselves into Zoom calls. Mostly to create loud or inappropriate noises or gestures, sharing explicit imagery or videos into the chat, and even taking over screen […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   This article was originally shared on Europol.  How is Ransomware Different During Covid19?  The COVID-19 pandemic has made organisations like hospitals, governments and universities, more conscious about losing access to their systems and more motivated to pay the ransom. Criminals take advantage of this situation by: running faster and more ransomware attacks; recruiting […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   How SME’s can use WFH to Improve Cyber Security Time to Take Control  For many SME’s this new working norm has forced us to look more deeply at our networks and especially our security, and ways to improve Cyber Security. This is a great opportunity to ask yourself the below questions: Employees need […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   This article was originally shared on irishtechnews.ie. Impact of COVID-19 on Business IT Infrastructure In recent months, the world has stopped due to the looming threat of coronavirus. Countries across the world have imposed lockdowns, travel bans, quarantines, and other social interactions. Businesses around the world are struggling to work normally as they […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   Is It Time to Let Employees Work From Anywhere? We are currently experiencing an unexpected and unprecedented global shift to work from home. This is a time where technology has been more important than ever for businesses, and many have realised that remote work, works. Business and Employee Benefits Cost Benefits You probably […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   This article was originally shared on irishtechnews.ie. Data Protection Risks Due to Remote Working Global law firm DLA Piper has warned Irish employers about their data protection risks obligations in light of the huge shift to remote working and has recommended organisations organise training and reissue policies around information security and confidentiality to […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   COVID-19 Financial and Advisory Support There have been a variety of supports being created and offered to businesses and employees affected by COVID-19. The Local Enterprise office is offering both financial and advisory support for businesses. LEO Business Voucher Business Continuity Voucher There is business continuity voucher being offered through your local Enterprise […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   Working From Home – Health & Wellbeing When your entire routine gets thrown its easy to forget about your health and wellbeing practices, especially if these practices involved travel, e.g going to a studio or gym or meeting up with friends and family for connection and company. It’s arguably more important than ever […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   IP Telephone Systems What is VoIP? VoIP is an acronym for “voice over IP” or “voice over internet protocol.” Simply put, VoIP is a method for taking analog audio signals, like the voice on the other end of a phone call, and turning it into digital data that can be transferred over the […]