Safe Social Networking tips from Espion
In response to Facebook privacy risks
Press Releases
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan opens new Espion offices
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan opens new Espion offices. New premises will accommodate business growth and 12 new jobs. Minister Eamon Ryan officially opened the new Espion offices in Deansgrange, Co. Dublin.
Facebook ID Theft
The popularity of Social Networking site Facebook is not limited to its massive user base. Hackers and cyber thieves are joining the fan club - recently the site has been at the centre of a number of phishing attacks and security alerts. These two articles raise concerns about privacy in general and specifically the growing risk of ID theft – driven by an active market for user IDs and the availability of personal information users post to their pages. Espion explains how social networking sites put users at risk of ID theft and suggests simple steps to safeguard their personal information.
HSE cited over lax data security
8/4/2010 – RTE http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0408/data.html – Espion comments on Data Protection Commissioner Billy Hawkes calling on the Health Service Executive to make improving the security of its systems for transferring patient data a top priority.
Espion Appoints Joe Montgomery as Business Development Manager
Password-Stealing Virus Targets Facebook
Password-stealing virus targets Facebook http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0318/breaking51.html – Espion comments on reports that Hackers have flooded the Internet with virus-tainted spam that targets Facebook’s estimated 400 million users in an effort to steal banking passwords and gather other sensitive information.
Cyber Attacks
Espion warns about Cyber Attacks on small Irish Business
Phishing as Gaeilge
Espion warns about Irish Language phishing attack threats
Espion highlights social networking security risks as Facebook marks 6th birthday
The Independent Republic of Facebook. Espion highlights social networking security risks as Facebook marks 6th birthday. As Facebook celebrates its 6th birthday on 4th February, Irish information security company Espion urges people to be aware of the security risks associated with all social networking sites.
Top 10 Information Security Risks for 2010
Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday 5th January 2010… Irish information security company Espion urges businesses and individuals to be aware of the top 10 Information Security risks that they may face in the year ahead. “Developments in technologies can bring about vast improvements in both business and personal life. As companies and individuals embrace these advancements, they need to be aware of the possible risks, so as to be able to take full advantage of technical innovation without compromising critical or sensitive information,” explains Colm Murphy, technical director with Espion.