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  • New QR Code Phishing Attacks and How to Defend Against Them

    New QR Code Phishing Attacks and How to Defend Against Them

    QR codes are a quick and easy way for organisations to provide access to websites, payment options, and digital information with a mere scan. However, with this increased adoption, cybercriminals are finding innovative ways to exploit them, leading to a major increase in QR code phishing attacks.

  • 3B Data Security on Disney+’s ‘The Ashley Madison Affair’

    3B Data Security on Disney+’s ‘The Ashley Madison Affair’

    We’re excited to share that 3B Data Security had the honour of contributing to the three-part documentary series on Disney+ ‘The Ashley Madison Affair’, which delves deep into the Ashley Madison data breach – one of the most talked-about cyber incidents of our time.

  • Electoral Commission Fail Cyber Essentials Audit Before Hack

    Electoral Commission Fail Cyber Essentials Audit Before Hack

    Back in August, the Electoral Commission informed the public that they had fallen victim to a cyber attack that allowed “hostile actors” to access electoral registers. The Electoral Commission has now confirmed that it failed a basic cyber security test, coinciding with the period when hackers infiltrated the organisation.

  • SIM Swapping Attacks and How to Prevent Them

    SIM Swapping Attacks and How to Prevent Them

    SIM swapping attacks are on the rise, and Financial and Risk Advisory firm Kroll has been the latest high-profile victim. But what exactly does a SIM swapping attack entail, and how can you prevent falling victim? We take a look in this blog.

  • What Is Penetration Testing and How Does It Work?

    What Is Penetration Testing and How Does It Work?

    In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the realm of penetration testing, uncovering its significance and shedding light on how it works to safeguard our digital landscapes.

  • Common Types of Cyber Attacks and How to Prevent Them

    Common Types of Cyber Attacks and How to Prevent Them

    By understanding the different types of cyber threats and how to prevent them, you can implement the necessary cyber security defences and reduce the risk of an attack. In this blog, we take a look at the most common types of cyber attacks and provide practical advice on how you can mitigate these threats.

  • The Rise of Ransomware: What You Need to Know

    The Rise of Ransomware: What You Need to Know

    Understanding the rise of ransomware and its implications is crucial when it comes to protecting your organisation. In this blog post, we take a look at how ransomware works, why the rate of attacks is rising, and the measures you need to implement to keep your organisation protected.

  • ChatGPT: Over 100,000 Credentials Found on the Dark Web

    ChatGPT: Over 100,000 Credentials Found on the Dark Web

    The rising number of compromised OpenAI ChatGPT account credentials on illicit dark web marketplaces demands immediate attention. As cyber security experts, 3B Data Security are committed to addressing this concerning trend head-on and providing practical solutions to safeguard individuals and organisations from the risks associated with stolen credentials and malware attacks.

  • MOVEit Hack – Key Points, Detection and Remediation

    MOVEit Hack – Key Points, Detection and Remediation

    A significant security concern has emerged in MOVEit Transfer, a widely used secure file transfer service. The vulnerability, named CVE-2023-34362, was uncovered on May 31, 2023.

  • Cyber Incident Tabletop Exercises – Everything Explained

    Cyber Incident Tabletop Exercises – Everything Explained

    If your organisation falls victim to a cyber incident, you need to have response measures in place to contain and minimise the impact. But how do you know if your incident response plans are effective?  That’s where Cyber Incident Tabletop Exercises come in.