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
Starting a business is exhilarating. Insurance isn’t. Dependent on the type and size of your business, you’ll likely need some level of insurance to legally satisfy your business duties. Checking out insurance types and deciding which is and isn’t applicable to you, is stressful, time-consuming and can make you feel out of your depth. Due
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
The GDPR comes into effect on 25 May, which does not leave your organisation much time to comply. While you’ve most likely been busy making the necessary high-level GDPR revisions, such as to how you obtain clients’ consent, you may be overlooking a key GDPR component—your privacy notice. These notices provide data subjects, such as
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
This past December, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) updated its existing General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) consent guidance to include the new Article 29 Working Party (Art. 29 WP) clarifications. The Art. 29 WP is an advisory body made up of representatives from the data protection authority of each EU member state, the European Data
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
