Travelex has been forced to take down its website after a cyber attack, a decision that has affected other services that use its services, including Tesco Bank.
The foreign-currency seller has been working on the issue since the software virus attack on New Year’s Eve.
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@Javvad Malik, Security Awareness Advocate, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"It is important for companies to conduct regular security checks such as penetration testing...."
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@Javvad Malik, Security Awareness Advocate, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"It is important for companies to conduct regular security checks such as penetration testing...."
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@Paul Bischoff, Privacy Advocate, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"A shutdown like this can cause a lot of financial damage as a result of lost business...."
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@Paul Bischoff, Privacy Advocate, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"A shutdown like this can cause a lot of financial damage as a result of lost business...."
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@Karl Sigler, Threat Intelligence Manager, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
" This is where partnering with an MSP that specialises in business continuity...."
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@Karl Sigler, Threat Intelligence Manager, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
" This is where partnering with an MSP that specialises in business continuity...."
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@Colin Bastable, CEO , provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"But at any given time, up to 30% of employees can easily fall for phishing attacks...."
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@Colin Bastable, CEO , provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"But at any given time, up to 30% of employees can easily fall for phishing attacks...."
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