Your employees present one of the weak links in the chain when it comes to protecting your sensitive data, whether through negligence or due to malicious intentions. If you do not take precautions with your employees, the risk of problems with data security can greatly increase. So what can you do to reduce the risk? […]
A group of MPs has issued a warning that the UK is fighting a battle against cyber crime that it is currently losing. The Home Affairs Select Committee announced recently that the UK is the top target for cyber criminals from 25 countries, but it is still not doing nearly enough to counter internet crime. […]
Scams seem to be everywhere these days, constantly presenting risks to companies and individuals during our daily lives. Whether online or offline, scams can cause huge distress to the victims and can often be responsible for serious financial losses. So which types of scams are the most common ones to look out for? 1. Credit […]
Data security is something that companies have to take increasingly seriously these days. If your sensitive data gets into the wrong hands you could face serious problems, and you could even face large fines if you do not protect the personal data of customers or employees properly. As a result, you may be thinking more […]
ID theft is becoming increasingly common these days. In fact, it is one of the most popular types of fraud carried out in the UK. Becoming a victim of ID theft can be a distressing experience that can have long-term repercussions, especially if your credit score is affected and you are unable to get access […]
More companies are getting insurance against data breaches, it has been revealed. Currently less than a third of companies have data breach insurance in place, but the numbers are expected to grow, according to a new study from Experian and the Ponemon Institute. The results of the study demonstrate that businesses are thinking more about […]
Are you paranoid about your online persona? Perhaps the most alarming thing is how easily manipulated we are by the media. People don’t tend to realise how much of their personal information is freely available online. You may not be aware of how much of your identity you are giving away by just posting your full […]
Data breaches are constantly making headlines these days, and one of the most serious of recent times was the breach suffered by Sony back in 2011 when the details of nearly a quarter of a million users were accessed on its PlayStation Network. The seriousness of the breach led the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) handing […]
The BBC recently reported on a warning from a security firm that millions of SIM cards used in mobile phones across the world could be vulnerable to hacking. We all have SIM cards in our phones, but according to security specialist Karsten Nohl, who runsSecurity Research Labs in Berlin, as many as one in eight […]
If your employees use company mobiles, are you certain that they are not putting your sensitive business data at risk? Is your data and IT recycling and destruction policy up to date? Many companies now provide phones to their employees. However, a mobile phone can contain a lot of sensitive data including personal data that […]