London Drugs, a British Columbia-based company with a robust pharmaceutical supply chain serving Western Canada, recently announced the closure of all 78 of its stores due to an IT issue. Subsequently, the pharmaceutical supply chain, through its official communication channel…
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Ensuring Robust Security in Multi-Cloud Environments: Best Practices and Strategies
In today’s digital landscape, businesses are increasingly leveraging multi-cloud environments to meet their diverse computing needs. While multi-cloud adoption offers scalability, flexibility, and redundancy, it also introduces complex security challenges. Effectively managing security across multiple cloud platforms is paramount to…
UK says NO to ransom passwords such as admin, 123456 and qwerty
The United Kingdom has recently passed a groundbreaking data security bill, marking a significant milestone globally. This legislation takes a firm stance on enhancing cybersecurity by prohibiting the use of common and easily guessable passwords, a move aimed at fortifying…
Mitigating the biggest threats in supply chain security
Four years on from the SolarWinds hack, supply chains should still be top of mind for businesses. Warnings from the NCSC have reinforced this message, but in the UK just 13% of business decision-makers describe supply chain security as a…
Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Sector: Best Practices for Preventing Today’s Attacks
Change Healthcare, a Nashville-based company that offers healthcare data analytics and revenue cycle management services, was hit with a cyberattack in February. Initial reports predicted network disruptions might last until the end of that day “at least.” More than a…
Google Enterprise Security Program offers enhanced Malware and Phishing protection
Over recent years, Google Chrome has emerged as a dominant force in the realm of web browsing, capturing the attention of a vast online audience. Current estimates suggest that approximately 65% of the world’s internet users, equating to nearly 3…
Google Facebook ads are deceptive and information stealing
Facebook users need to be on high alert as a new phishing scam has emerged, disguising itself as a website hosted by a reputable company but ultimately leading to a deceptive advertisement aimed at stealing sensitive information. This scam, operating…
Navigating the Rising Tide of Cyber Attacks: Lessons from recent Cyber Incidents
In recent weeks, two high-profile cyber attacks have shaken industries across the globe, under-scoring the ever-present threat posed by malicious actors in the digital landscape. These incidents, targeting automotive giant Volkswagen and logistics firm Skanlog, serve as stark re-minders of…
Facebook end to end encryption a Boon or a Bane
Meta, encompassing Facebook and its subsidiaries, has staunchly advocated the end-to-end encryption safeguarding its messaging platforms, assuring users of protection against government surveillance, individual snooping, or corporate intrusion. However, the allure of highly encrypted messaging services can inadvertently provide sanctuary…
Ransomware Attacks Shake Automotive and Beverage Industries
Volkswagen, a prominent German automaker, has recently fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber attack, believed to be a variant of ransomware. The attack targeted Volkswagen’s R&D servers, allowing hackers, suspected to be part of a notorious ransomware group, to access…