News and Blogs
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Beyond the Surface: An Introduction to the Dark Web
The dark web is a part of the internet that is intentionally hidden and inaccessible through standard web browsers and search engines.... -
Securing Success: Implementing Cybersecurity into Your Business Strategy
The biggest driver for innovation in our business has been digitisation. Like all companies across the world, we are embracing those technologies that can help us become more efficient, help us communicate better and deliver higher levels of customer... -
Top Tips for Phishing Defense: Strengthening Your Cyber Armor
The origin of "phishing' can be traced back to the mid-1990s, when the word first appeared in a Usenet newsgroup called AOHell.... -
Unlocking Cybersecurity’s Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significant implications for the future of cyber security. It is both a tool that can enhance cybersecurity measures and a potential threat vector that cybercriminals may exploit.... -
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024
AI's value is rooted in the breadth and reliability of data, which Cybersixgill predicts will significantly improve in 2024 as AI vendors advance the richness and fidelity of results.... -
Understanding IT security
T security is an umbrella term that includes network, internet, endpoint, application programming interface (API), cloud, application, container security and more.... -
IT Support Services
We caught up with Mark from Cookstown Panel Centre to hear how important our IT Support services are to their business operations.... -
Illinois Hospital Blames Ransomware Attack for Unprecedented Closure
St. Margaret's Health in Spring Valley, Illinois, will permanently shut down as a result of a debilitating cyberattack, making it the first hospital to publicly attribute its closure to criminal hackers.... -
What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)? Risks and Best Practices to Mitigate Against It
Business Email Compromise is a type of cybercrime where an attacker gains access to a company's email system or an employee account and uses it to conduct fraudulent activities.... -
Zero-Day Alert: Google Issues Patch for New Chrome Vulnerability – Update Now!
On Monday 5th June 2023, Google released security updates to patch a high-severity flaw in its Chrome web browser that it said is being actively exploited in the wild.... -
SAS Airlines hackers ransom demand up again – now $10M
Anonymous Sudan, the pro-Russian hacker group that has been targeting SAS Airlines for more than a week, has increased its ransom demand again this time to $10 million.... -
Data Stealing Malware Discovered in Popular Android Screen Recorder App
Google has removed a screen recording app named "iRecorder Screen Recorder" from the Play Store after it was found to sneak in information stealing capabilities nearly a year after the app was published as an innocuous app... -
Legion Malware Upgraded to Target SSH Servers and AWS Credentials
An updated version of the commodity malware called Legion comes with expanded features to compromise SSH servers and Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials associated with DynamoDB and CloudWatch.... -
Predator Android Spyware Researchers Uncover New Data Theft Capabilities
Security researchers have detailed the inner workings of the commercial Android spyware called Predator, which is marketed by the Israeli company Intellexa (previously Cytrox).... -
U.K. Fraudster Behind iSpoof Scam Receives 13-Year Jail Term for Cyber Crimes
U.K. national responsible for his role as the administrator of the now-defunct iSpoof online phone number spoofing service has been sentenced to 13 years and 4 months in prison.... -
Discord discloses data breach after support agent got hacked
Discord is notifying users of a data breach that occurred after the account of a third-party support agent was compromised.... -
Serious Unpatched Vulnerability Uncovered in Popular Belkin Wemo Smart Plugs
The second generation version of Belkin's Wemo Mini Smart Plug has been found to contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that could be weaponised by a threat actor to inject arbitrary commands remotely.... -
What is Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)?
Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, is a type of cybercrime that has become increasingly popular in recent years... -
Why You Need Cyber Security as a Service
Businesses have budget cost lines for the usual things like PCs, CCTV, Phones etc. However, cyber security should be considered as the number one budget cost line priority now, as there is no point in having the other items when your business operati... -
Former Uber Chief Security Officer Convicted for Concealing Cyber Hack
Uber's former chief security officer has been convicted of failing to tell US authorities about a 2016 hack of the company's databases.... -
Cyber Attacks Rise by 7% Across the Globe in Q1 2023
Weekly cyber-attacks have increased worldwide by 7% in Q1 2023 compared to the same period last year, with each firm facing an average of 1248 attacks per week....
News & Blogs | IT & Cybersecurity Insights Northern Ireland
Welcome to the LoughTec News and Blogs hub, your go-to destination for the latest thinking, insights and commentary on cybersecurity Northern Ireland, IT managed services NI, and broader technology trends shaping businesses today. As a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK, LoughTec shares practical advice, industry analysis and future-proof strategies to help organisations stay ahead of modern threats and operational disruptions.
Why Our News & Blog Content Matters
In an era of rapidly evolving technology, regulatory change and cyber-threat complexity, staying informed is no longer optional – it is essential. Our blog posts and news articles surface real-world challenges, innovation in IT management, and emerging risks facing businesses in Northern Ireland and beyond. Whether you are responsible for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity operations or business continuity planning, our curated content keeps you up to date, supports your decision-making and strengthens your competitive advantage.
Explore topics such as:
- The rise of ransomware and supply-chain attacks and their implications for Northern Irish companies
- How remote and hybrid working has increased vulnerability in IT support and security models
- Best practices for deploying IT managed services Northern Ireland, reducing downtime and enabling scalability
- Emerging cyber-security frameworks, compliance obligations and what cybersecurity means for boards and executives
- Cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, and how IT operations can align with business growth
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At LoughTec, our experienced team of consultants, analysts and technical experts contribute directly to our news and blogs. Each article is grounded in hands-on experience with clients, real incidents, and current threat intelligence from our 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC). This means readers not only gain theory, but actionable insight.
For example, our recent exploration of shadow-IT risk revealed how local NI teams circumvent formal IT processes, creating blind spots for cyber defenders. We analyse how to detect these behaviours, build governance frameworks and integrate with IT managed services to reduce risk. Similarly, our commentary on multi-factor authentication bypass attempts offers practical steps for IT leadership to harden access control and protect data.
Tailored for the Northern Ireland Market & Beyond
While many IT and cyber blogs offer generic advice, ours is specifically aligned to the Northern Ireland, Irish and UK market. We understand the regulatory, cultural and operational factors facing organisations in Northern Ireland, from SMEs to enterprises.
Many articles focus on how IT managed services can integrate with local business needs, how cybersecurity can address region-specific threats, and how companies can leverage local expertise to bolster resilience. Our content also spans sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, education, financial services and public sector. By offering sector-specific posts, we empower business leaders and IT professionals to benchmark best practice, mitigate threats and optimise operations.
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Explore the latest articles in our News & Blogs section and stay ahead of technology, threats and operational demands. As your local Northern Ireland partner in cybersecurity NI and IT managed services NI, LoughTec is committed to helping your business secure its future.
