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Leading U.S. Laser Developer IPG Photonics Hit with Ransomware IPG Photonics, a leading U.S. developer of fiber lasers for cutting, welding, medical use, and laser weaponry has suffered a ransomware attack that is disrupting their operations. Based out of Oxford, Massachusets, IPG Photonics has locations worldwide where they employ over 4,000 people and have a $1.3
Microsoft Removes Windows Defender Ability After Security Concerns Microsoft has removed the ability to download files using Windows Defender after it was demonstrated how it could be used by attackers to download malware onto a computer. Last week, we reported that Microsoft quietly added the ability to download files using Windows Defender for an unknown reason. When this
Keeping up with the demands of a growing business in an increasingly digitalised world can be cumbersome for any organisation. This is especially true when it comes to system maintenance. Organisations that rely solely on their internal IT team for system management may find that their IT has become more reactive than proactive. Initially, the
A penetration test (which can also go by the terms ‘pen test’, ‘pentest’, or ethical hacking), is defined as an authorised simulated cyber attack on a computer system, which is done to evaluate the security of that system. A full risk assessment is completed when both vulnerabilities and strengths are identified. Sadly, some organisations treat