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As with any new technology, there is always the risk that cybercriminals could exploit it for nefarious purposes. In the case of ChatGPT, this could include learning how to craft attacks and write ransomware. The chatbot’s vast volumes of data and natural language...

Most of us engage with Multi Factor Authentication on a fairly regular basis. Whether it be for work or play, MFA adoption amongst tech platforms has accelerated swiftly in recent years. This is because it is designed to provide an additional layer of security to...

Antivirus software offers computer users protection against cyber threats like viruses and malware. Whether you prefer an individual program or a suite of programs, there are many options to choose from when selecting an antivirus solution. Today we look at two of...

With under a week of April remaining, we take a look back at this month's top security updates. Cyber security news Apr 2023 features a second zero-day cyber-attack against Google Chrome. We then turn to the NCSC for a piece on a new cyber security guide setting out...

Last week saw the arrival of the third annual 'Identity management day', and here we take a deeper look at this fledgling awareness day in the cyber security calendar. What is Identity Management Day? It is a day designed to educate IT decision makers and business...

Each year, there are numerous reports published on cyber security. In time, it is something we may explore ourselves at CRIBB - we're just a little too busy helping clients right now! - but we always pay attention to what is released. One we have been digesting this...

Last week, on March 31st, many people celebrated World backup day - did you? In honour of this awareness day, we look at the importance of making regular IT backups. If this is not part of your current security strategy, then you may want to change that... and here...

As we near the end of the month, it is time for a look back at key stories from the world of cyber security. We begin with the US CISA's warning over Royal Ransomware's capabilities. We then cover the UK NCSC's new cyber security tools for small businesses. Finally,...

Zero trust security is important because it represents a shift in security strategy. It moves from one that focuses on securing the perimeter to one that focuses on securing data and access to that data. Here we look at this in more detail. We also offer information...

Last week we looked at cyber security for the Internet of Things (IoT). We asked how secure smart devices were, pointing out what users can do to mitigate the potential risks involved. Smart phones, for example, offer protection against malware but are not designed to...

IoT - aka 'The Internet of Things' - is a network of physical objects and smart devices which are embedded with sensors, software and connectivity. These devices collect and exchange data over the internet, which in turn means that IoT cyber security is vitally...

It is the last day of the month and that can mean only one thing... It is time for cyber security news Feb 2023! For this latest round-up, we turn to The Hacker News. They are described as "the leading and go-to source for timely and relevant breaking news from the...

Technology is redefining our view of reality. Recent advances in VR, AR and AI have begun to change how we live and work. From online workspaces to gaming, social media and healthcare, new virtual worlds are being formed. Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has made...

CRIBB is proud to deliver cyber security services and solutions for sectors including healthcare. In this highly-regulated industry, it is vital for organisations to be compliant and so they are required to engage in penetration testing. This is also true of many...

Today is officially 'Safer Internet Day 2023', and the UK Safer Internet Centre has organised a series of celebrations. They have also encouraged thousands of organisations to "promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young...

Is it really the end of another month? Cyber security news Jan 2023 takes a look back at some of the top security-related stories from the past 4 weeks. We begin with a BBC article on schools in the UK being targeted by hackers. Then we move on to OpenAI's ChatGPT,...

As we near the end of January, Data Privacy Day is looming on the horizon once again. Since 2007, Jan 28th has been a day devoted to raising awareness on protecting information online amongst businesses and users. Is it marked on your calendar? Or is this the first...

We recently ran polls on social media (links below) asking people to identify this year's largest security threats. Although there is still time to participate, the results are unlikely to change given the lead currently held. It seems that ransomware in 2023 is the...

Cyber security has featured prominently in the news headlines for several years now. Yet so many organisations still do not see it as a priority. Instead, far too many businesses only take an interest when they are required to. Raising cyber awareness is a crucial...

Happy New Year everybody! Here we are at the start of January and whilst we're excited about 2023, we wanted to look at CRIBB in 2022. It was an interesting and busy 12 months for the team, with new products and solutions, a new look and a return to events. Here then...

As month's end approaches, it is time for another collection of key updates to have emerged. Cyber security news Dec 2022 features two reports from The Hacker News. We begin with their article on a new way for attackers to bypass popular web application firewalls. We...

With Christmas now looming, shopping is sure to be high on the agenda this week. Indeed, it has been for many of us for the last few weeks. As such, online retailers have been busy refining their cyber security strategy to ensure they are ready for a higher volume of...

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was launched more than four-and-a-half years ago, and much has happened since. The UK is no longer part of Europe, which then led to the implementation of the UK GDPR. Last year, on 28 June 2021, adequacy decisions for the...

A new month has begun, so it is time for another look back at some updates from the security world. Cyber security news Nov 2022 includes a piece on the Medibank ransomware attack. We then move on to the UK's biggest fraud investigation, resulting in the iSpoof...

Every organisation faces security risks and must therefore implement robust cyber security controls. Cyber security risk assessments are used to assess those controls to ensure they are appropriate. Today then we look more closely at these important aspects of any...

Introduction The role of the DPO or Data Protection Officer is to ensure that the company processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection rules, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). The data concerned are those of its staff,...

This week we decided to list out some of our favourite cyber security quotes. Some may well 'blow your mind', whilst others may merely brighten up your day. Whatever the end result, if nothing else we hope you'll think about security in a slightly different way!...

In the wake of the pandemic, many people now work remotely either on a permanent or hybrid basis. As such, there has been a marked increase in security risks as companies struggle to maintain a consistent infrastructure. Cyber-criminal activity is also on the rise,...

It is November and time for a look back at some of the key stories to have emerged last month. Cyber security news Oct 2022 features Germany releasing then cybersecurity chief Arne Schönbohm 'over Russia ties'. Then we move onto the release of a new Google Chrome...

One of our core IT security products, penetration tests are incredibly useful when evaluating a computer system's level of security. We have produced articles on pen testing before but today we present you with a penetration testing definition. Definition Penetration...