How we improve cyber security with knowledge sharing
With great connection comes great benefits – and even greater vulnerabilities. Here’s how we can all do more to create a safer digital world.
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Why standardised software is the key to business success
In 2022, we sharpened our focus as a pure play software company and did what we do best: create solutions that give businesses confidence in an ever-changing landscape. Read more about how we’re setting the standard in our industry.
Visma’s “mother of hackers” on bug bounty programs
How can hackers help to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting your applications? Read on for Ioana Piroska’s take on how bug bounty programs create stronger and safer software products.
The risk of downloading software from the Internet
Did you know that you risk giving cyber criminals direct access to your sensitive data, passwords and other login information simply by not being cautious enough when clicking links or downloading software?
How on earth do cyber attacks cost almost €7 trillion a year?
Millions of people fall victim to cyber crime every year. Are you aware of the whopping statistics, and what you can do to protect yourself from adding to it?
What is phishing?
Anyone can be a victim of phishing. Yes, even you, no matter how digitally aware you think you are! Read on to learn about the three top criminal phishing methods at the moment and how to prevent them.
What is fake news and how has it become such a large industry?
How has fake news become such a large industry? We dig deeper into how fake news interfere in elections, economies, and geopolitical conflicts.
What is 2FA (two-factor authentication)?
2FA is an extra layer of security used to verify your identification. It’s a smart way to protect your online accounts against cyber criminals.
Password manager – what is it and what are the benefits?
Do you use a couple of passwords in different variations? Maybe with “123” at the end? If yes, stop everything you’ve done up until now and get a password manager.
Meet our employees: Women are the future of cyber security (part 2)
More and more women are working with cyber security in the software industry, and Visma is no exception. In the second part of this two-part series, get to know more of the talented women who are protecting Visma’s cloud software from cyber threats.
What is ransomware and how does it work?
Ransomware attacks have been on the rise. If you’re not familiar with this type of virus, it’s time to read up on it to protect your data.
Connected by Software – Driven by People
2021 was a year of both continuity and change. Covid remains a burden on the global economy and organisations are looking for cloud solutions to help them stay productive from any location. We also saw new trends, from rising expectations among jobseekers in the talent market, to rapidly growing cybercrime. Learn more about these trends and find out how Visma is addressing them.
Inspiring women to choose a career in tech and cyber security
Cyber security has traditionally been viewed as a male-oriented industry but has had an increase in women in recent years. Meet Daniela, our Lead Security Researcher who recently received two “Women in tech” awards, and learn more about her work and how she got into the field of cyber security.
What is Data Protection Day?
Did you know that the right to privacy in the digital world is a human right? Still, many people lack knowledge about how their personal data is being collected, used, and shared. That is the focus of the Data Protection Day that takes place on January 28th.
Holiday scams to avoid when shopping online
Every year we spend millions on Christmas gift shopping online. The Holiday season is also the peak for cyber crime. What are the most common scams during the Holidays and how can we avoid falling victim to these scams?
Log4Shell: Surviving the latest wide-spread cyber threat
Starting from the famous video game Minecraft and not ending with your smart toaster, a new vulnerability was discovered last Thursday that potentially affects millions of Internet users. Learn more about Log4Shell and whether or not it affects your business.
What is financial cybercrime and how to prevent it?
Financial cybercrime can affect companies of all sizes and in all sectors – as well as private individuals – and can have dramatic consequences. But what are the types of attacks motivated by financial gains and how can we prevent these attacks from succeeding?
3 ways employees pose a security threat for the corporation
Human errors performed by employees pose a real security threat to the corporation they work in. Here are 3 common ways employees pose a threat – and what you as an employee must be aware of.