
Connor Jones
Connor Jones has been at the forefront of global cyber security news coverage for the past few years, breaking developments on major stories such as LockBit’s ransomware attack on Royal Mail International, and many others. He has also made sporadic appearances on the ITPro Podcast discussing topics from home desk setups all the way to hacking systems using prosthetic limbs.
Connor has previously written for the likes of Red Bull Esports and UNILAD, before a lengthy stint at ITPro. He has a master’s degree in Magazine Journalism from one of the UK’s leading journalism departments at the University of Sheffield, as well as an undergraduate degree in English Language from Sheffield Hallam University.
When he’s not hitting the phones trying to squeeze stories out of sources and press offices, in his free time Connor studies software development, is a keen cook, and enjoys leading an active life through cycling, hiking, racket sports, and weightlifting.
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A complete guide to data encryption
In-depth We explore the world of digital cryptography, and explain why it is an increasingly fundamental aspect of modern business
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What is malware?
In-depth Knowing what malware is means knowing the differences between viruses, trojans, ransomware, and more
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Windows vs Linux: What's the best operating system?
Vs Providing an answer to the Windows vs Linux debate requires careful consideration of software, performance, usability, and security
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Hackers are spoofing themselves as GitHub's Dependabot to steal user passwords
News GitHub Dependabot was crudely spoofed in hundreds of successful attacks on open source projects
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JetBrains TeamCity critical vulnerability opens door for supply chain attacks
News TeamCity users are advised to install JetBrains' full upgrade rather than just relying on the available hotfixes
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Dutch football association admits paying LockBit in ‘April Fools’ ransomware attack
News The national governing body offered a rare candid account of the ransomware attack, the full scale of which is still unknown
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What happens if Google loses its antitrust case?
Analysis Decisive legal action could allow competitors to take a bite out of Google’s market share
By Rory Bathgate Published
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The GoAnywhere data breach explained
In-depth How a zero-day vulnerability in Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT product led to breaches of high-profile firms across the globe
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Breached for years: How long-term cyber attacks are able to linger
IN-DEPTH As the number of major organizations breached over several years stack up, we examine the deeply entrenched issues that facilitate the worst kind of attacks
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Linux Mint vs Ubuntu: Which one is better?
In-depth Linux Mint vs Ubuntu is a lingering debate among Linux users, but what are the differences?
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System Administrator Appreciation Day 2023: Stories from over the years, history of the role, and more
Live Blog At the heart of any smooth-running organization is a good sysadmin, a role that's often under-appreciated by many
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Microsoft continues its Rust mission with new kernel features
News The latest critical feature comes as a "small trial" to select Windows Insiders
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Why Fulham FC’s geography makes running IT so challenging
Case Study Fending off cyber criminals and keeping equipment updated on match days is more difficult than you might think
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Kaseya says Datto acquisition has been critical for delivering partner savings
News The Profit Fuel exercise has been delivered to around 250 partners already and delivers savings of 30-40%
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Kaseya admits customer complaints expose a serious communication problem
News Faced with complaints across contracts and billing, CEO Fred Voccola regrets ‘not getting certain things right the first time’
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Kaseya CEO: "We're kicking total ass - there's no one at our scale"
News Fred Voccola talks up the company’s growth rate and huge hiring spree in the face of a challenging economy
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Kaseya acknowledges partner program ‘teething problems’, promises to hire more account managers
News Partners have complained of an inconsistent account service since Kaseya bought Datto last year
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Kaseya DattoCon Europe 2023: All the day-one announcements
Live Blog Live coverage of the keynote from the first day of Kaseya DattoCon Europe 2023
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Log4J exploits may rise further as Microsoft continues war on phishing
News Despite Log4J patches being made almost immediately in 2021, exploit attempts are still in the tens of millions
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The top malware and ransomware threats for June 2023
News Organizations face a fresh round of cyber threats as criminals continue to evolve their tactics
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MOVEit cyber attack: Cl0p sparks speculation that it’s lost control of hack
News The hackers return with their second major data-extortion attack of 2023, but may have bitten off more than they can chew
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What is e-safety?
In-depth We explain what e-safety is and how it can be managed in schools and beyond
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How to turn on Windows Defender
In-depth A simple guide on how to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and turn it off again if necessary
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How to delete a pagefile.sys or resize it
In-depth Learning how to delete a pagefile.sys can be a handy trick if files are taking up a serious amount of space.
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