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It was a big month for data breaches this month, with a confirmed 1,341,147,383 records being exposed in 87 incidents. However, almost all of those came from one leaked database, the origin of which is unclear. Here is a full …
Black Friday has fast become a staple of our high street and online shopping experience, even though it has its roots in US traditions. But the day isn’t all fun and bargains. Besides the traumatic experience for some retail employees …
UK organisations are overlooking the importance of cyber security staff awareness training, instead investing in expensive and unnecessary technologies, a VMware and Forbes Insight study has found. The research revealed that 78% of UK businesses are using substandard cyber security …
Cyber security awareness training is one of the most important steps an organisation can take to protect its systems. Sure, you need anti-malware tech and firewalls to prevent cyber attacks, and you definitely need to back up sensitive files in …
It’s easy to find advice online about how to spot phishing scams, but do you know how they work in the real world? Our ‘catches of the month’ feature provides examples of recent phishing scams, showing you the latest tactics …
All organisations need help complying with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). You might not be able to bring in expert consultants, but there are software packages to help with the majority of your compliance requirements, from risk assessments to …
Cyber security training is one of the most effective ways of improving your organisation’s defences against security incidents. It gives staff the wherewithal to avoid costly mistakes and establishes a strong cyber security culture in the office. Yet, according to …
Ransomware is the biggest emerging cyber security threat organisations face. We’ve logged more than 100 attacks since the start of this year, but that doesn’t include countless organisations that have hidden attacks for fear that disclosure will expose them as …
The confusion around Brexit has not cleared up despite the increased urgency and ongoing discussion about what will happen and when. Scammers and attackers are using attention-grabbing headlines about Brexit to try to trick users into handing over personal data …
Clause 4.2 of ISO 27001 is titled “Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties”. But what is an ‘interested party’? The Standard isn’t as clear as it should be, so let’s rectify that here with this simple guide. What …
