/technology/ en /technology/news/list/2021/06/23/keeping-your-data-and-systems-safe New ways to protect ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog systems and information coming soon: Global Protect virtual private network and multi-factor authentication of HR systems June 23 2021 Helen Foster /technology/news/list/2021/06/23/keeping-your-data-and-systems-safe /technology/news/list/2020/11/20/reminder-to-use-unique-passwords Data breaches have become common with increased sophistication and volume of cyberattacks, and could affect you! November 20 2020 Helen Foster /technology/news/list/2020/11/20/reminder-to-use-unique-passwords /technology/news/list/2020/10/28/digital-spring-cleaning Thinking about what information you share online is a necessary precaution, and one important step you can take to help protect yourself and your family is an annual digital ‘spring clean’ to reduce the risks of impersonation and other threats. October 28 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/10/28/digital-spring-cleaning /technology/news/list/2020/09/24/tech-tips-multi-factor-authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective controls available to maintain the security of our data and systems. September 24 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/09/24/tech-tips-multi-factor-authentication /technology/news/list/2020/09/17/top-tips-to-avoid-spear-phishing 'Spear phishing' is a very dangerous type of phishing in which criminals target individuals or companies using very realistic 'bait' or calls to action, using publicly available information. Spear phishing could draw on information from websites, social media, annual reports, media releases, or other easily available information. September 17 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/09/17/top-tips-to-avoid-spear-phishing /technology/news/list/2020/08/24/tech-tips-phishing-smishing-and-vishing We are all probably pretty aware of what to look out for to avoid getting trapped by ‘phishing’ emails, but ‘vishing’ (scam phonecalls) and ‘smishing’ (SMS scams) are also getting increasingly sophisticated. These days, almost any avenue of contact provides the opportunity for scams. Find out more. August 24 2020 Eva O'Driscoll /technology/news/list/2020/08/24/tech-tips-phishing-smishing-and-vishing /technology/news/list/2019/09/05/urgent-advice-to-update-your-iphone-software Security researchers have released information on critical vulnerabilities affecting all iOS versions before 12.1.4 and all iPhones. September 05 2019 admin /technology/news/list/2019/09/05/urgent-advice-to-update-your-iphone-software /technology/news/list/2019/07/07/increased-phishing-attempts Recent reports of a notable increase in ‘phishing' attempts in the education sector, together with news that the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn National ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog has recently discovered a 2018 data breach, provide a timely reminder of the importance of data security. July 07 2019 admin /technology/news/list/2019/07/07/increased-phishing-attempts /technology/news/list/2018/02/21/simulated-phishing-baseline-phase-completed-with-prizes Following on from the Chief Information Officer Bev McQuade’s email back in June 2017, simulated phishing emails were sent out to all staff between August 2017 and January 2018. They were intended to help us objectively gauge the vulnerability of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, as well as deliver ‘just-in-time’ learning in order to build awareness of the various types of online phishing situations. February 21 2018 Karen Bath /technology/news/list/2018/02/21/simulated-phishing-baseline-phase-completed-with-prizes