If left unchecked, cyber criminals will squeeze the life out of small firms
Criminals come in many guises, but it appears that they are increasingly swapping a crowbar and a swag bag for a laptop and smartphone.
I feel like social media for business is a double-edged sword
As Richard Blanford increases his use of social media for business he’s learnt the benefits of a controversial post and perils of social engineering.
Government reveals worrying state of cyber crime in Britain
The government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2017 has found fraudulent emails are the most common form of cyber crime in the UK, and warned businesses make protection a “top priority”.
Data hacks and online blackmail: How to safeguard your business
Reports last week that data hacks grew by more than 600 per cent in 2016 have raised concerns with individuals and businesses alike. The threats posed by such developments are to be expected with the increase in the pervasiveness and inclusivity of technology in our daily lives.
Building a secure IT infrastructure that goes far beyond passwords
Complex passwords are more of a hindrance than a help, according to the NCSC, but the onus should already be on IT departments to build an all-encompassing and secure IT infrastructure
HP UK’s MD: Stop your kettle from leaking valuable company secrets
When it comes to company secrets and the risks of them leaking, it’s time to raise awareness of device security to protect business networks, says HP UK’s MD George Brasher.
Breaking down what UK SMEs can do to mitigate ransomware
Ransomware was the big cyber security news story of 2016, and so far this year the malicious software threat hasn’t reduced.
Be prepared for the dark side of digital transformation
As businesses worldwide embark on a digital transformation, they should be aware that there is a very dark side shadowing the movement, which should be prepared for.
Tempering the threat of Trojans: SMEs can fight back against banking malware
There are numerous examples of banking Trojans from Dridex to Lurk, Kronos, Gootkit, Vawtrak, and Zeus and they continue to claim millions of victims despite the clear message to avoid opening suspicious files. So what can be done?
Five ways your apps are putting you at risk
The use of both mobile and cloud applications has become increasingly common in the workplace. Where once applications were firmly in the realm of the consumer, the collaboration, flexibility and productivity boost on offer means businesses have adopted them wholeheartedly. But with great benefit, also comes great risk.
New year, new attacks: Cyber security predictions for 2016
As 2015 is left behind, it’s clear it was not the best year for cyber security. Thomas Fischer, principal threat researcher for Digital Guardian, looks at the highest profile hacks of 2015 and how cyber security will evolve in 2016.