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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?
Get to know Espen, our Chief Security Officer
Espen Johansen has been with us for ten years, both in sales and management roles, various security positions and as board member for several Visma companies. Read on to learn more about his thoughts on the road ahead as CSO.
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?
Case study: Ransomware attack against Nordic Choice Hotels
It all started with an email from a seemingly well-known partner. Read this case study to find out what happened to the hotel chain, how they handled it, and how you can protect yourself against similar threats.
What is ransomware?
Ransomware attacks are normally carried out through phishing emails, and surprisingly many don’t know how to identify them. Read on to learn how you can protect yourself against ransomware.
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.
European Cyber Security Month 2022
October is European Cyber Security Month. This year’s topics are phishing and ransomware. Read on to learn how Visma contributes to a safer digital environment.
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.
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.
Meet our employees: Women are the future of cyber security (part 1)
Cyber security is no longer a male-dominated industry. More and more women are entering this vital discipline that protects people and their data from cyber attackers. In part one of this two-part series, get to know some of the talented women working with cyber security at Visma.
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?