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Public warned that home TV devices are being used in large-scale cyberattacks

Public warned that home TV devices are being used in large-scale cyberattacks

Security researchers have warned that millions of low-cost, poorly secured devices around the world could be infected and remotely controlled by cybercriminals.

Over half of Irish employees believe there will be a 'catastrophic' cybersecurity incident this year

Over half of Irish employees believe there will be a 'catastrophic' cybersecurity incident this year

The research also revealed that 61 per cent believe Ireland is less prepared than other European countries to defend against cybersecurity threats.

Ombudsman's office hit by 'financially motivated' ransomware attack

Ombudsman's office hit by 'financially motivated' ransomware attack

Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland on Thursday, the Ombudsman, Ger Deering, said there is no evidence that data was taken.

Cyberattack impact on employees may be as serious as technical fallout

Cyberattack impact on employees may be as serious as technical fallout

Ireland's critical infrastructure 'extremely vulnerable' to cyberattacks, expert warns

Ireland's critical infrastructure 'extremely vulnerable' to cyberattacks, expert warns

73% of office workers say staff get blamed for cybersecurity incidents - survey

73% of office workers say staff get blamed for cybersecurity incidents - survey

Meta fined more than €250 million by Irish data commission following breach

Meta fined more than €250 million by Irish data commission following breach

Irish researcher finds 1.1 million NHS employee records were leaked

Irish researcher finds 1.1 million NHS employee records were leaked

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Mr Costello, who works with AppOmni, previously discovered a computer glitch meant the HSE’s Covid vaccination portal left the data of one million people vulnerable

Facebook owner Meta fined €91 million over password breach

Facebook owner Meta fined €91 million over password breach

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

The issue applied to millions of Facebook and Instagram users.

Cisco cuts thousands of jobs as it shifts focus to AI and cybersecurity

Cisco cuts thousands of jobs as it shifts focus to AI and cybersecurity

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

It recently also announced a partnership with Nvidia to develop infrastructure for AI systems.

MTU launch €38,000 cybersecurity scholarship programme

MTU launch €38,000 cybersecurity scholarship programme

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

Munster Technological University (MTU) has launched a cybersecurity scholarship programme, with applications now open

HSE computer glitch put Covid vaccine data of up to 1m people at risk

HSE computer glitch put Covid vaccine data of up to 1m people at risk

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

There has been no indication yet that the information was accessed by any users with malicious intent.

Department of Foreign Affairs investigates potential cybersecurity breach

Department of Foreign Affairs investigates potential cybersecurity breach

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Micheál Martin's department was notified about the incident by the National Cyber Security Centre on Thursday

Employment opportunities expected to grow 8% this year

Employment opportunities expected to grow 8% this year

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

There is expected to be strong demand for accounting, insurance, engineering, science, construction, cybersecurity and social care personnel in the coming year

Cybersecurity predictions: What to expect in 2024

Cybersecurity predictions: What to expect in 2024

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

In 2023, over 45 per cent of businesses have experienced one or more cyber incidents in the past three years

‘Always a risk’ foreign governments will interfere in Irish elections – minister

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Helen McEntee said disinformation could have ‘massive implications’ for democracy.