Most people have heard of the ‘dark web’ and the stories of the criminal activity that takes place on it. For the most part, these stories are true. However, there is more to the dark web than drugs, guns, and stolen credit cards. The dark web CAN be dangerous and disturbing for those who are new to …
Returning to work following COVID-19 closures The UK Government’s roadmap for re-opening business sets out when various sectors of business can reopen, and employees return. Office workers should continue to work from home on a temporary basis where possible. Businesses and employees will need to follow detailed safety protocols when they reopen after COVID-19 closures. …
Valkyrie Security advice to protect your business premises during the COVID-19 lockdown As many businesses continue to adapt to working remotely, hundreds of thousands of commercial properties are being left vacant (factories, offices, bars/restaurants, sports and leisure venues). This has led to a warning from the Government and the Police to ensure that all …
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In what is being described as the biggest Twitter hack of all time, and potentially one of the largest cyber incidents of all time, many high-profile Twitter accounts have been breached On the 15th of July 2020, late evening UK time, many Twitter accounts started posting messages about ‘giving back to the community’ alongside …
Mobile security threats company’s should take seriously Mobile security is at the top of every company’s concern list and for good reason. Nearly all employees now routinely access corporate data utilising smartphones, and that means keeping sensitive info out of the wrong hands is an increasingly intricate issue. While it’s easy to focus on the …
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Street security post lockdown: During the lockdown, the UK has seen less reported crime (down more than a quarter during the pandemic) as people have followed Government advice and remained indoors, with the police tasked with enforcing the restrictions. However, as restrictions are eased the Police are anticipating an uptick in crime, and gang related …
From phishing emails to the new coronavirus tracking app, the coronavirus crisis has provided the perfect breeding ground for fraudsters. Latest figures show that scammers have cheated victims out of more than £5.3million since lockdown began. Scammers are using people’s real fears of the impact coronavirus is having on their finances to steal their money. …
Increasing security by Intelligence The complexity and volume of today’s security threats requires a more proactive approach for effective prevention and mitigation. Forward thinking security teams realise the importance of understanding the intentions and capabilities of threat actors long before they arrive at the front door. Enhancing security using Intelligence as far out as possible …
Cloud Security Configuration Review Many cloud environments are not appropriately configured or use hardened images, and therefore allow unauthorised access. There is an assumption that cloud environments are secure by default; they are not. It is now common to see news stories of cloud environments being compromised by attackers exploiting misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in Containers, WAF’s and Web Services run on platforms such as Azure, AWS and GCP, ultimately allowing them to …
Home Security Advice and Tips Most of us have relaxed our attitudes towards property crime while in lockdown. However, being at home more doesn’t necessarily equate to better protection against crime. While there has been an overall drop of 28% in crime, it doesn’t mean the nation is suddenly crime-free. Some UK counties have …