cyber attack
5-step plan to prepare your business for a cyber attack
In 2022, there were 4783 cybercrime victims per million internet users in the UK. This is the highest recorded number in the world, and is an increase of 40% compared to 2020. So, with cybercrime on the rise, it is no surprise that more and more businesses and individuals are taking precautions to prepare and…
Read More6 Ways You Can Get Hacked That You Need To Be Aware Of
Businesses of all sizes and industries are at risk of being hacked. Hackers use various tactics to gain access to sensitive information and disrupt business operations. Here are a few common ways that businesses can get hacked and how you can prevent it from happening to you. Phishing scams Hackers often use phishing emails to…
Read MoreGlobal cyber-attack would cost businesses billions
A new report has produced findings in which it claims that a coordinated global cyber attack could cause economic damage of between £65-96 billion. In the hypothetical scenario developed for Lloyds of London and Aon, findings showed that a malicious campaign similar to those of real-life ransomware (such as WannaCry and Not Petya) could spread…
Read MoreWhaling – a dangerous new cyber threat
One of the most recent cyber security threats to come to our attention is the ‘whaling’ scam. This is a highly personalised form of phishing used to trick victims into giving away sensitive information and access to networks. What is it? Most phishing scams target a wide range of people and hackers will send their…
Read MoreWhat can we learn from the TalkTalk hack?
TalkTalk is the latest major company to fall victim to a significant cyber attack during which some of their customers banking details may have been accessed. While TalkTalk has gone on to say that the details accessed may have only been partly exposed, users are being warned that they could be targeted by opportunistic cyber…
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