First published June 2018. Last updated March 2020. Under the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), you need to identify a lawful basis before processing personal data. But what …
Throughout 2019, we kept an eye on cyber attack and data breach reported in mainstream publications, releasing our findings in our monthly blog series. This allowed us to see how many security incidents were …
Looking for the latest phishing scams? Check out our catches of the month for April 2020. Want to learn about the latest phishing scams? Our ‘catches of the month’ feature …
Amid all the cyber crime statistics, it can be easy to overlook the everyday effects that scams have on people. Attacks aren’t just a case of money being lost …
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) gives individuals more control over how their personal data is used. If your organisation processes personal data, the Regulation requires you to provide data subjects …
At first glance, February appears to be a big improvement cyber security-wise compared to the start of the year. The 632,595,960 breached records accounts for about a third of …
Technological defences and staff training are two of the most frequently touted measures for preventing data breaches, but their effectiveness is dependent on the way organisations implement them. This …
Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, has suffered a massive data breach, affecting 123 million customer and employee records. Cyber security researchers at vpnMentor found a leaky database …
Earthquake. Virus. Cyber attack. The threat of disruption looms over organisations more than ever, thanks to the increasing use of technology in business processes, consumer expectations and the rapid …
The first 72 hours after you discover a data breach are critical. Why? The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires all organisations to report certain types of personal data breach to the relevant …
