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Security

The latest Security news from our blog

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Developers Blog
Chris Grant (he/him)

The Importance of Post-Incident Reviews for Website Issues

At O’Brien Media, we believe PIRs are a cornerstone of maintaining reliable, high-performing websites. Here’s why they’re so crucial and how they can benefit your business.

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Security
Chris Grant (he/him)

Block in place for website traffic from Russia as of 06-03-2022

Due to a large-scale increase in malicious internet traffic coming into our networks from networks in Russia we have made the decision to, with immediate effect, block all traffic coming into our networks from Russian-operated networks and IP addresses.

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Security
Chris Grant (he/him)

Action Fraud are running their Cyber Crime Survey 2021

In order to better understand what steps you are already taking to stay secure online, Action Fraud would be grateful if people would please complete the short survey they have created. Your answers will help Action Fraud to determine what areas of online security they need to focus on over the coming months.

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Security
Camilo Pires

Remain alert about a new malware attack, say Microsoft

There is a new malware attack that allows personalised data such as passwords and personal data, as well as webcam photos to be taken. This blog post will highlight the dangers of this new piece of malware and how you can remain alert!

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Security
Camilo Pires

Be aware of new Bitcoin-related scam emails!

ActionFraud has warned the public they have received over 750 reports of Bitcoin-related phishing emails. Find out what to look for and how you can protect yourself!

Security
Andy Smart

Microsoft, responding to sophisticated cyberattacks

Microsoft is aware of a sophisticated supply chain attack that has targeted a variety of victims over the past year. The attack utilizes malicious SolarWinds files that possibly gave cybercriminals access to some victims’ networks.

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Security
Andy Smart

Cybercrime: Keep your money safe when shopping online

As part of National Consumer Week and International Fraud Awareness Week, we want to remind our customers and readers of some of the issues of shopping online and what can be done to limit the risks.

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Security
Andy Smart

Attackers using the Coronavirus as a phishing trap

Attackers are taking advantage of the widespread concern about the virus to lure people into phishing traps using conspiracy theories about “unreleased” cures. One example describes a ‘confidential cure solution’ before giving users the option to follow a link through to a fake website asking for credentials