Cyber Advisor Ireland

02/06/2021

Do you own an android phone?

Have you recieved a text message about a parcel delivery?

If you do read this article below!

A warning has been issued over malicious software affecting users of Android phones in Ireland, which can potentially allow criminals to steal passwords and sensitive data, such as financial information.

31/05/2021

‘I get calls from Cuba or North Macedonia. Strange as it happened within 10 days of HSE hack’

14/05/2021

The Irish Times reports that the HSE has shutdown IT systems amid significant cyber attack. So far the Rotunda Hospital has confirmed they have been impacted by this attack.

Covid vaccination system not affected while Rotunda says most appointments cancelled

06/04/2021

Wondering if your number was in the latest Facebook data breach then go onto https://haveibeenpwned.com/ and input your mobile number.
For those in Ireland input your number with 353 and remove the 0 before your number.

12/03/2021

If you have used fastway couriers recently please be vigilant as a cyberattack has resulted in a data breach of customer information such as name, phone, delivery address and email.

Please be careful when receiving any unsolicited communications, such as marketing emails or SMS or communications which request that you confirm your contact details or passwords. Additionally avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from suspicious emails.Fastway Couriers will never request any financial information from you.

Delivery firm apologises and says names and addresses involved but financial details safe

25/02/2021

Data protection commission Ireland handled over 10,000 cases last year which resulted in a 10% increase in data breaches.

The Data Protection Commission handled more than 10,000 cases last year, a 9% increase on the previous year.

29/01/2021

Beware of investment fraud! These fraudster appear genuine and very knowledgeable. It's important you do your own research into the company before transferring money or engaging in their services.

Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says.

27/01/2021

New campaign targeting security researchers!

Details on an ongoing campaign, which we attribute to a government-backed entity based in North Korea, targeting security researchers working on vulnerability research and development.

27/01/2021

Apple have released emergency fixes for an iOS Zero-Day. If you own an iPhone or ipad then you should update your phone with the latest patch.

Apple released emergency security patches for its flagship iOS and iPad OS platforms alongside a warning that hackers may already be exploiting a pair of security vulnerabilities.

26/01/2021

via Help Net Security Business executives targeted with Office 365-themed phishing emails

An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting executives in a variety of sectors and countries with fake Office 365 password expiration notifications.

25/01/2021

https://thehackernews.com/2021/01/beware-new-wormable-android-malware.html?m=1

A New Wormable Android Malware App is Spreading Automatically Through WhatsApp

24/01/2021

Fergal Bowers from RTÉ News reporting smishing (sms phishing) and vishing (phone fruad) campaigns are taking place. It was only a matter of time before this started in Ireland as it was also reported in other countries like the UK and USA. Please share this message with family and friends to stop them from being a victim of cybercrime.