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New to Dublin? It’s not as huge a city as, say, London, but it’s pretty extensive, and in any case you’ll still want to learn how to move around as quickly, efficiently, and cheaply (of course!) as possible. Only ten years ago, this would have required weeks or months of exploring, getting lost and being late to work. No more. If you have a smartphone, add these apps and get around Dublin like a local. 1. Daft.ie Well, the first thing you need to become a local is an actual place to live! So we’re not starting off with an app about transport, but we thought we should still let you know about this one. Daft.ie is Ireland’s most popular site for finding a place to live – whether by yourself or, most commonly, in a flatshare. 2. Dublin Bus The most extensive transport network in Dublin is its bus service, and the super useful Dublin Bus App shows all routes on a map, as well as bus stops, timetables, and GPS to guide you to your nearest stop. Use the app for its Route Planner and Fare Calculator. 3. Leap App and Find Leap There’s no travelling around Dublin without a Leap Card – it’s the only way to pay the best fare and keep commuting costs to a minimum. Android users can now top up their cards via the Leap App. For iOS users, the Find Leap App will show all the closest top-up stations. 4. Irish Rail Taking the train? The useful Iarnrod Eireann app displays information for all stations in the Republic of Ireland, including Dublin’s DART and intercity services. It combines timetables with real-time info, and a handy journey planner. 5. Transport for Ireland For a complete overview of timetables and journey planners of all main means of transport, download Transport

As online businesses continue to grow at an exponential rate, websites and applications have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. So, whether you visit a website or run your very own blog — you need to know the security risks involved in it. As cyber laws are still at an evolving stage, it is essential for the end-user to remain informed about potential cyberattacks. Although most Governments have introduced cybersecurity and data privacy laws such as the GDPR in the EU and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act in the US, these laws aren’t comprehensive. Also, the fact that cybercriminals often get creative with the manner in which they launch cyberattacks, it is critical for the end-user to guard caution. By identifying these attempts and implementing certain basic security measures, one can easily curb this menace to a great extent. While there are countless forms of cyberattacks, most of these make use of malicious software, often referred to as malware. By understanding the various types of malware and how it breaks into a private network, it would be easier to plan effective preventive measures. So, let us now shift focus to the most commonly used malware, figure out what they do, and how you can prevent them. Trojan Horse This type of malware is the easiest to prevent but the toughest to eliminate from the system. As these are easy to create and trojan making kits are easily available, it is the most commonly used malware and hundreds are created every month. That keeps the online security software makers on their toes, but there’s always something that’s missed out. Once a system is infected with this type of malware, it begins to spread at a rapid pace and is difficult to control. Cybercriminals primarily use two tactics to introduce this malware into

According to reports, at least eighty five percent of all organizations have experienced phishing and social engineering attacks. This clearly indicates a sixteen percent rise in phishing and social engineering, solely in the year 2019. Other popular forms of cyberattacks include ransomware and supply chain attacks. Although cybercrime is at its all-time high, there have been several cybercrime attempts that organizations have foiled with the help of cybersecurity firms. These firms make use of ethical hackers and security experts to offer both preventive as well as damage control support. While preventive measures include penetration tests that nail down existing vulnerabilities, damage control includes retrieval of encrypted data. The year 2019 has been an eventful journey with cybercriminals devising more and more creative cyber attack strategies. The victims of these attacks include government agencies, healthcare, educational institutions, small to mid-sized businesses and professionals. As most larger businesses have adopted sound cybersecurity measures, the cybercriminals were probably left with no choice but to target the government agencies and mid-sized businesses. With so much going on in the cybercrime arena, you may have definitely missed out on some of the action. To help you make up for that, we have compiled a comprehensive cybercrime report for the year 2019.Ransomware Attacks on Government Agencies With the series of indictments against those involved in ransomware attacks, one may have assumed that these attacks may have declined. However, that is far from the truth as this form of cyberattack continues to be the most prevalent, and has increased by at least sixty percent. The public-sector agencies, schools, colleges, religious organizations, and mid-sized professional organizations such as law and accounting firms have been the key victims in 2019.The main malware used to launch cyberattacks in 2019 include GandCrab, Ryuk, Dharma variants, Rapid, and Phobos. Close to two-thirds of all cyberattacks

The year 2019 concludes as authorities across the globe combat serious political and economic issues such as impeachment in the US, corporate taxes in Ireland, taxes levied on tech giants in France and more. With that said, the year 2020 is likely to be much more eventful than the one we have just been through.  As we move into the year 2020, the IT sector is all set to transform businesses across the globe with cutting-edge technologies and inventions. So, you can be sure that there are quite a few pleasant surprises in store. Here’s a quick round-up on the latest technological trends in 2020 that has the potential to disrupt the global economy.  The Internet gets Smarter with 5G Since the dramatic courtroom battle of Huawei’s CFO in Canada, 5G technology is known as one of the most controversial technologies. In 2020, this powerful technology is going to lay the cornerstone for several others by facilitating speedy downloads, higher bandwidth and extremely fast exchange of data. In fact, this extremely powerful technology would be ten times faster than 4G. Just to give you a snapshot, the 5G technology would take about ten minutes or lesser to download a 90-minute video.  Now that sort of lightning-fast speed is going to let you quickly connect your phone to your smart car, smart home, and everything that can be connected and operated through the internet. So that lays the foundation for faster connectivity and data transfer, which could considerably boost the IoT technology.  Completely Autonomous Tesla Cars Tesla cars are known for its autopilot functionalities and several other safety features that come with it. A few to mention include lane changing, parking assistance and automatic application of brakes when danger is detected. However, what Tesla currently seems to be working on goes far beyond

The coronavirus death toll has surpassed , with death looming over 89,000 others that are infected by this deadly virus.  Countries across the globe seem to be preparing themselves to tackle this pandemic, which isn’t easy due to the lack of cure and awareness. To make things worse, myths and falsities circulated electronically have created further confusion. While Coronavirus is a serious issue that authorities worldwide are trying to deal with, cybercriminals have resorted to something else. Therefore, we bring you the most recent cybersecurity news updates along with all the necessary information required to dodge coronavirus-related cyberattacks. Coronavirus and Cybersecurity News Updates Coronavirus is currently a global concern and has caused a stir among the masses, who are keen on consuming every bit of useful information in this regard. As a result, cybercriminals that are fully aware of this curiosity, have been using the situation to their advantage by spreading computer virus and malware disguised as useful coronavirus-related information. China has the highest number of coronavirus infection cases, with over 80, 152 cases and 2,945 deaths being confirmed. So, it is no secret that most people are desperate for a cure and while health organizations worldwide are doing their best to find one, there are some who have been trying to take undue advantage of someone else’s miseries. According to China’s Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and the State-operated news agency Xinhua, a certain malware by the name ‘coronavirus.exe’ and ‘novel coronavirus.exe’ is being circulated through social media, emails, etc… Neither the Response Center nor Xinhua have confirmed the form of cyberattack, however based on the statements made by Xinhua, it appears to be a phishing attack. Earlier, Xinhua stated that this malware could gain remote control over infected devices and steal data, based on which it seems to be a phishing attack that targets financial