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.
Tag: Malware
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
By Staff writer
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
By Staff writer
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
By Staff writer
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
By Staff writer
Ransomware was the big cyber security news story of 2016, and so far this year the malicious software threat hasn’t reduced.
Protection against cyber attacks mitigation and response
By Staff writer
If last year is anything to go by regarding the rate and sophistication of cyber attacks, 2017 is set to see a marked increase in both.
Be prepared for the dark side of digital transformation
By Staff writer
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