Ransomware Awareness: Understanding and Preventing Cyber Attacks
What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that encrypts a victim’s files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attackers. This form of cybercrime has become one of the most significant threats to businesses, healthcare systems, government agencies, and individual users worldwide. The attackers typically demand payment in […]
The High-Stakes Game: Unpacking the Cybersecurity Threats in the European Gaming Industry
The video game industry is no longer a niche hobby; it’s a global entertainment titan with revenues dwarfing the film and music industries combined. Europe is a major hub for this growth, boasting a vibrant ecosystem of developers, publishers, and a massive player base. But where there is immense value, there is immense risk. The […]
Are You Truly Compliant? A Deep Dive for European SMEs
For many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the EU, achieving GDPR compliance was a scramble to add a privacy policy and a cookie banner to their website. While these are necessary first steps, true compliance is a far deeper, ongoing commitment that builds customer trust and provides a significant competitive advantage. If your GDPR […]
The Human Firewall: Building a Security-Conscious Culture in Your EU-Based Team
You can invest thousands of Euros in the latest firewalls and endpoint protection software, but your company’s security is often only as strong as its least aware employee. In the European context, where data privacy is paramount under GDPR, a single human error—a clicked phishing link, a weak password, or mishandled personal data—can lead to […]