Despite routers becoming increasingly easy to use and configure, most people don’t amend the settings of their router having set their Wi-Fi name and password. Yet without updating your router and security settings, you could be leaving your router open to cybercriminals and malware. Last year, the FBI issued warning that hackers had compromised hundreds
Cyber attacks are a widescale problem, affecting both businesses and individuals across the globe. They can have a hugely detrimental impact on both the reputation and running of your business with data breaches potentially resulting in legal battles and negative press. Revealing statistics from Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) show how cyber-attacks have
Cyber crime can seriously affect your business. Malware has the potential to harm your computer in a number of ways, whether it be your PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet. A botnet is formed when the security of multiple computers is breached with the same strain of malware, forming a network of machines that the criminal
In 2018, more major hacks took place from huge companies, including HSBC, British Airways and Facebook. In the first half of the year alone, it’s thought that cyber crime resulted in around 4.5 million records being stolen. Experts suggest the trends of hackers have matured over the last year and allude to a focus on
Although clicking on and responding to emails in the workplace is a common practice, recent research revealed it’s also a top cyber-security concern as cyber attacks are on the rise. Indeed, among the methods cyber-criminals use to attack organisations, social engineering scams and ransomware are on the rise. Social engineering scams, such as email attacks
It’s a good idea for businesses to introduce both an internal and external plan of action should a data breach occur within their business. This will mean that your team will be better prepared and will have an increased chance of getting things right the first time. Ultimately, this could serve towards limiting damage to
Last year was a record-breaking year in terms of cyber claims, totalling more claims than the previous four years combined, according to recent industry research. However, researchers predict that cyber claims will rise now more than ever as a result of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Due to the GDPR’s strict regulations and hefty
We’re used to our miniature card-readers and well-versed in keychain dongles which generate a unique passcode before we can log in to our online accounts. But these once-newfangled features are rather old hat when it comes to banking security. What’s next? From dynamic PIN numbers to iris scanners, there’s a whole new cohort of game-changing
Avoid accidentally invalidating your cyber insurance with this essential advice for businesses It’s no wonder that small businesses are waking up to the reality of cyber security risks, with 875,000 SMEs in the UK hit by a cyber attack in the 12 months leading up to July 2017. The losses a hack can cause are
As technology becomes increasingly important for successful business operations and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) promises much stricter penalties for lax data security, the value of a strong cyber liability insurance policy will continue to grow. No matter your business’ size, location or industry, the nature of the modern business world exposes you to
