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Student Downloads Pirated Software and Infects COVID-19 Research Institute A research student working at a European biomolecular research institute wanted to obtain copy of the software he used at the Institute for his personal use. The cost of a license proved too much for the students budget, so he asked on an online forum if there was a way he could get a cracked copy of the software. That is, one that has been modified by cybercriminals so that licensing is bypassed.

One in Ten Home Workers Not GDPR Compliant

By Dave McKay in compliance

July 11, 2020

Working From Home and GDPR COVID-19 has seen unprecedented numbers of usuall office based workers forced to work from home. Scarily, a report from IT support firm ILUX, in which 2,000 home workers were surveyed, found that one in ten thought they were expected to work in non-GDPR compliant conditions. James Tilbury, MD at ILUX said: “Whilst, as business owners, we may be busy, stressed and frankly trying to keep our heads above water, it is not a time to be complacent.

Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Covid-19

By Dave McKay in cybersecurity

July 11, 2020

Cybercriminals Are Opportunistic, Heartless, And Nimble They can re-skin existing cyberthreats in not time at all. They’ll take any newsworthy event and re-decorate their old scams with the topic of the moment. Cybercriminals Love Major News Stories Any news item that is going to top the search rankings or have official emails sent out about, is a perfect cover story for refreshed cyberattacks. The cybercriminals quickly change the look and feel of their existing threats and send them out once again.

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Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Covid-19

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