Adobe has become the latest large company to be hit by a cyber attack, as reported by the BBC. Following the attack by hackers on its website, it confirmed that 2.9 million customers have been affected and that their private information has been stolen. Even though the customers’ passwords were encrypted, hackers still managed to […]
The majority of people in Britain are failing to back up their important data, according to new research that was reported in The Telegraph. By failing to back up important documents and images, people are at risk of losing everything if their computers are lost or stolen or if the hard drives become damaged. The […]
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 […]
Simple carelessness is the number one reason behind the majority of the data breaches in the UK, according to figures from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Data destruction is a serious business, and sensitive information needs to be handled very carefully in today’s data rich world. The ICO recently revealed in a blog post that […]
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 […]
Google Chrome is one of the most popular internet browsers in the world. But how secure is it? It was recently revealed that users’ passwords that are saved in Chrome for various websites are incredibly easy to discover, and this was reported in many places including The Telegraph. This means that if you leave a […]