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CYBER INSIGHTS: Monday 20 May 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intelligence

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Gibraltar: Monday  20th May 2024 at 07:00 CET

CYBER INSIGHTS: The Latest SME Cybersecurity News & Intelligence …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist,
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Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights – My Daily Roundup of the Latest European SME Cybersecurity News including: 1). Scam Alert 2). Introducing CybAid  3). The VPN Explained

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1). SCAM ALERT: Recognising scam signals – Hang up the Call if you hear any of these! Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, deceiving millions of us yearly through clever tactics and persuasive language. One crucial way we can defend ourselves from  is by learning to recognise the telltale phrases used by scammers to lure unsuspecting individuals into their traps. Trevor Cooke, the online privacy expert at EarthWeb, shares the key phrases that should raise immediate red flags.

2). CYBAID – An unsung hero championing the Charity & SME sectors. I was only made aware of CyBAid late last year, this led to my usual research and a voyage of discovery that unearthed what is indeed a fantastic initiative. Simply CybAid is a Platform that connects Pro-Bono Cyber Pros with Charities and Small Businesses (SMEs). Committed to offering complimentary Cyber Consultancy services to industries dedicated to aiding others. Click below to learn more about CybAid.

3). WHAT IS A VPN ? DOES YOUR SME NEED ONE? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an essential technology for SMEs as it enables secure and private communication over a public network. By encrypting data and hiding the user’s IP address, VPNs establish a secure connection between the employees’ devices and the company’s network, ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive information …

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ABOUT IAIN FRASER – I am a Gibraltar based, Accredited Journalist, (*NUJ, IFJ & ONA) Authority Writer, Industry Influencer & Commentator on all aspects of Cybersecurity [Awareness, Threat Management, Best Practice Compliance & Mitigation] and report throughout Europe.

I also cover the sectors where I have either operational experience or subject matter expert knowledge including: Geopolitics esp. Geocrime, Defence Technology, AI, Autonomous Transport & National Security and contribute to a broad range of European facing news channels, blogs and digital magazines as either Guest Feature Writer, Columnist or Consultant Editor. Email: [email protected] | LinkedIn Bio: IainFraserJournalist

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