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Cyber attacks move from big targets to SMEs, Government warns

Gardai and government ministers have warned businesses to prepare for potential ransomware attacks, saying that the number of attacks targetting small and medium businesses has increased. The government and Gardai launched a joint awareness campaign ...

04 Oct 2022 at 18:47

‘Low’ threat of cyber attack on Ireland but ransomware risk is high, says top official

National News

‘Low’ threat of cyber attack on Ireland, says top official

The threat of a direct cyber attack against the Irish state remains low despite the war Ukraine, an Oireachtas committee has heard. But the committee was told that the type of ransomware attack, carried out by cyber criminals against the HSE last ...

31 Mar 2022 at 11:03

Local News

Cyber attack at KP Snacks could cause shortage of crisps and nuts

A cyber attack targeting KP Snacks could lead to a shortage of popular products such as Hula Hoops and McCoy’s crisps after the firm was hit by ransomware. The company has confirmed it was targeted at the end of January and has launched a ...

03 Feb 2022 at 12:46

National News

Online attacks of public figures should be seen as hate crimes, Oireachtas committee hears

Online attacks targeting public figures should be considered as a specific hate crime, a cyber-psychologist has recommended. Mary Aiken, a professor of cyberpsychology and chairwoman of the Department of Cyberpsychology at Washington ...

02 Feb 2022 at 18:35

Local News

Increased numbers seeking Black Friday deals warned to be fraud alert

The amount of people planning to make purchases on Black Friday/Cyber Monday is up by 10% on last year, with the majority of shoppers alert to the possibility of online fraud. A total of 42% of Irish consumers plan to shop the Black ...

17 Nov 2022 at 17:21

National News

Six out of 10 Irish SMEs have experienced a cyber attack - report

Sixty per cent of SMEs in Ireland have experienced a cyber-attack in the last 12 months, according to new research. One in five of those were data breaches (20%) and seventeen per cent of SMEs experienced phishing attacks. ...

25 Nov 2022 at 16:59

National News

Legislation for gardai body-worn cameras will address civil liberties concerns

The justice minister has said legislation that will allow for body-worn cameras for gardai will address all concerns about civil liberties. Helen McEntee said the legislation, which is expected to come before Cabinet in ...

25 Nov 2022 at 14:31

National News

Gardaí issue safety advice to online shoppers ahead of Cyber Monday

Gardaí have issued safety advice to online shoppers ahead of Cyber Monday (November 28). A day dedicated to purchasing sales online, Cyber Monday originated in the United States and has grown in popularity in Ireland ...

27 Nov 2022 at 12:30

National News

REVEALED: Which counties spent the most on Black Friday, as teenagers splash the cash

Spending on Black Friday jumped by nearly 10 per cent with spending among teenagers rising by over 200 per cent. Bank of Ireland debit and credit card analysis for Black Friday week (22 – 29 November containing both ...

06 Dec 2021 at 14:57

National News

Cybercrime to cost the Irish economy €9.6bn, new report reveals

€9.6bn is the estimated cost of cybercrime to the Irish economy in 2020, according to new research conducted by Grant Thornton. The report titled 'The Economic Cost of Cybercrime' was published by Grant Thornton’s ...

23 Nov 2021 at 12:02

National News

Staying safe online: How to protect yourself digitally

The month of October is dedicated to promoting the importance of staying safe online and protecting yourself against digital dangers that exist. The European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) is organised by the EU and ...

26 Oct 2021 at 11:58

Your community

TikTok to be removed from work phones used by Government staff

Government departments have been advised not to use TikTok on work devices because security threats cannot be ruled out. The app is to be removed from work phones used by staff at State agencies and Government ...

24 Apr 2023 at 13:21

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