Recent reports showcase record numbers of malware virus attacks
There's a huge surge in malware viruses trying to attack firms in Kildare and the rest of the country.
That's according to Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.
He says a recent Sonic Wall Cyber Threat report shows although ransomware attacks are down by a fifth, it's still the second highest on record.
Adrian describes how companies can be hit by cyber attacks:
Kildare Neighbour Meath Among Sixteen Areas To Break April Temperature Records
Met Éireann says stations in counties Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Kerry, Dublin, Clare, Meath, Tipperary and Cavan saw new highs.
Retained Firefighters Back Labour Court Deal To Settle Pay Dispute, SIPTU Confirms
Kildare has six fire stations, with Naas and Newbridge being the only ones that have a full-time station officer each rather than a retained one. All other fire fighters across the six stations are retained, meaning firefighters are paid a retainer and carry pagers in order to respond to calls.
Vacant Property Grant Scheme Sees 24 Kildare Homes Made Liveable Again In Just Three Months
Those availing of the grant get €50,000 if a building has been vacant for more than two years.
Free Heritage Site Entry For Seniors This May To Mark Bealtaine Festival
The participating sites include some of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks, historic houses, castles, and gardens, including certain sites across the county.
So Far This Year, Kildare County Council Has Raked In Almost Half A Million Euro From Parking Fines
From January 1 to April 29 this year, the council issued 9,156 parking tickets.
Over €2K Worth Of Power Tools Stolen From A Vehicle In Celbridge
Anyone with information or who may have been offered similar tools for sale is asked to contact Celbridge gardaí.
After Years Without Full Cover, Baltinglass Will Finally Get A 24/7 Ambulance Service This Year
These service gaps, in place since a 2012 HSE shift change, have left residents reliant on emergency resources from elsewhere in the county or even further afield.
Like 'A Pilot Who Never Leaves the Runway': Calls Grow To Fix "Laughing Stock" Driving Test System
The average waiting time for a driving test has increased from six weeks to 24 weeks over the past five years.
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