Hackers are claiming to have got worrying footage from their victims’ webcams in the new series of ‘sextortion’ attacks. With people becoming increasingly aware of the risks posed by phishing emails and ransomware, cyber criminals have looked to develop new, malicious tricks to cheat people out of their money, data and passwords. Nicknamed ‘sextortion’, their […]
The pace of change in technology is showing no signs of slowing, so businesses have plenty of challenges to face down in the near future. The IT industry has never moved at a faster rate than now. With cloud computing becoming mainstream and faster internet speeds more common, businesses are finding it is easier and […]
Smartphone security is an increasingly important tool as hackers look for new ways to get to your data. The number of smartphone malware attacks increased by a staggering 400 per cent in 2016, according to a report issued by mobile phone manufacturer Nokia in March 2017. The Finnish firm has been tracking mobile threats since […]
Regulations and data security in the cloud is the topic of the joint event hosted by Penta and Crowe UAE in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Monday 5 November 2018. Join other decision makers for an informal meet and complimentary lunch at the exclusive Capital Club. Reserve your space by filling in the form […]
Public wifi networks can provide easy and convenient access when away from the office. But they also come with risks. For those who have to take their work out of the office, public wifi networks can be a godsend, with almost every coffee shop, airport, railway station and hotel offering some kind of connection, normally […]
Microsoft Outlook remains the world’s most popular email client, synchronizing with almost any email platform. Microsoft’s Office suite of programs has long been the most popular business software package in the world and Outlook, its email client, is a key part of its offering. And while the likes of Gmail and Hotmail are popular for […]
Whether it be with online banking services, travel agents or even social media accounts, multi-factor authentication is becoming more important, and more common. Always looking to provide its clients with the most secure service possible, Penta has partnered with security expert Duo to provide extra layers of coverage to its services. Founded in 2010 Duo, […]
With the growing threat of cybercrime, authorities have launched a tool to assess the risk your business faces. Research has claimed more than a third of all Swiss SMEs have become the victim of cybercrime and experts believe this figure is set to grow in the coming years. According to technology lobby group ICTSwitzerland, cyber […]
Getting your business online is the first step into a world of new opportunities. With more start-ups turning to the web to grow their companies, having effective IT systems in place is almost as important as having the eureka moment to start the business in the first place. Not only are websites your shop window […]
Working online offers plenty of benefits to tech-savvy teams Many more people around the world are having to work away from the office as their busy schedules demand them to travel for meetings, manage their workloads via the cloud or even check in while on holiday. In fact, the UK has seen the number of […]
