Category: Cybersecurity
UK data breach rate skyrockets: two accounts compromised every second
The UK ranks 9th globally with 57.3M breached accounts (previously 6th with 4.2M). The breach rate is 14 times higher than it was in 2023. 2 user accounts were breached in the UK every second throughout 2024. A new report from Surfshark reveals a dramatic surge in online account breaches in the UK during 2024.…
Teenagers targeted by scammers with tempting text offers
New research reveals that a quarter of British teens are falling victim to scam texts, with many lured in by enticing offers like fake job opportunities and exclusive deals. Virgin Media O2 reports blocking a staggering 168 million suspected fraudulent texts in the past two years, highlighting the growing threat to young people online. The…
UK users are neglecting app privacy, study finds
To coincide with Data Privacy Day on January 28, cybersecurity firm NordVPN unveils alarming trends in app usage habits. Over a quarter of Brits (28%) confess they blindly accept the terms of service for apps and online services. More than half (52%) admit to never reading policies on data collection and just under half (46%)…
I’m a cybersecurity expert. Here’s why you should be worried about Meta stopping fact-checking
Social media giant Meta has announced it is ending its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with a community-driven system called "Community Notes," similar to system on Elon Musk's platform, X. Critics argue that this move could lead to the unchecked spread of misinformation. A cybersecurity expert at NordVPN has analysed the dark web to…
Important Tech Skills Your Business Needs
Building a successful business can take a lot of time and require a lot of skills. It isn't something that is or should be approached as an overnight success endeavor. In today's digital era, the strategic adoption of tech support, tools, and knowledge is beneficial and crucial for businesses to enhance their operations and efficiency.…
2024 worst year on record for commercial cyberattacks, claims Beaming
UK businesses encountered more than 753,341 malicious attempts each to breach their online and IT systems, on average, in 2024, according to an analysis by Beaming, a specialist business ISP. This attack level was four per cent higher than in 2023, making last year the worst ever for attempted cyberattacks, with businesses encountering a new…
UK government announces £1.9m funding to improve cyber skills and bolster defences
More than 30 projects to receive funding to deliver targeted support including training to boost cyber skills and new ways to protect businesses against cyber threats Located across England and Northern Ireland, the schemes will help protect the security of the UK’s digital economy and grow a pipeline of cyber talent Students to be put…
How to protect your financial information online?
In the digital age, protecting your financial information online is paramount. As we engage in various online activities—from shopping to banking—safeguarding sensitive data has become a top priority. With cybercriminals constantly developing new techniques to steal personal and financial details, it's crucial to stay informed about the best practices for maintaining privacy and security when…
Scam ads slipping through net too easily on second-hand marketplaces, Which? warns
Scammers are avoiding detection on second-hand marketplaces, Which? is warning, after its investigation found Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor failed to pick up quickly on suspicious listings. Second-hand marketplaces can be a happy hunting ground for scammers, it claims, because consumers do not have the same rights as they do when buying from a retailer. …
Only 1 in 5 using two-factor authentication, Uswitch research finds
8 in 10 Brits aware of two-factor authentication, but only 22% enable it across all accounts. Over 33,600 people reported online account hacks in the past year, with victims collectively losing £1.4 million. Over 60% of Brits use work laptops for personal tasks, risking malware or phishing attacks that could compromise personal and company data.…
