Category: Cybersecurity
Nearly half of firms had data breach in last 12 months
Data breaches continue to dominate headlines around the world. Recent findings analyzed by Atlas VPN reveal that as many as 45% of businesses had a data breach in the last 12 months. The data is based on a survey conducted by Kaspersky and B2B International on September 30, 2020. Researchers interviewed 4,179 businesses globally, with 50 and…
Computer takeover scams cost users over £16 million a year
Consumer watchdog Which? is warning of the dangers of fraudsters using computer takeover scams to steal money and personal details from unsuspecting victims, as data shows reported losses reached more than £16 million in the last year. The consumer organisation has heard from people who have lost thousands of pounds to this convincing scam where…
NCSC defends UK from over 700 cyberattacks
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) defended the UK from an average of 60 attacks per month during a year which saw its resources focused on the coronavirus response, the organisation’s latest Annual Review reveals today. The NCSC, which is a part of GCHQ, handled 723 incidents between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020,…
ICO fines Marriott £18.4million for data breach
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Marriott International Inc £18.4million for failing to keep millions of customers’ personal data secure. Marriott estimates that 339 million guest records worldwide were affected following a cyber-attack in 2014 on Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. The attack, from an unknown source, remained undetected until September 2018, by…
Remote working leaves UK firms vulnerable to cyberattack
While 60% of respondents say their firms have experienced a cyberattack, 37% say they don't have a cyber incident response plan in place, according to new research published by the Ponemon Institute and commissioned by Keeper Security. This research, now in its fourth consecutive year, specifically focuses on the cybersecurity risks created by remote working environments. According to the…
World Risk Poll: Cybercrime revealed as major cause of global worry
This week marks the launch of the World Risk Poll encompassing data from 150,000 people from across 142 different countries to illustrate the greatest sources of risk in their daily lives. The first of its kind study was commissioned by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, an independent global charity that supports research, innovation and education to make the world…
Graham Norton named as the UK’s ‘most dangerous celebrity’
Graham Norton, best known for gracing our screen in The Graham Norton Show, tops McAfee’s UK list of the most dangerous celebrities to search for online. McAfee researched which famous names generate the riskiest online search results that could potentially lead consumers to unknowingly install malware on their devices. A household name up and down the country, Norton has remained in the spotlight over the…
60% of 16-24 year olds victims of online scams
As time spent online has soared, online security provider McAfee has seen a huge surge in online scams. And it’s not just those less used to navigating their lives online who are falling victim to online criminals either. Research conducted by cybersecurity specialist McAfee has revealed that digital natives are most likely to have experienced a scam, despite typically…
Half of Brits ‘couldn’t live’ without mobile, claims Kaspersky
More than 55% of Brits would be devastated if anything happened to their mobile phone A further 70% never turn off their phone More than a quarter (26%) of people in the UK spend between five and 10 hours a day online However, 47% of Brits don’t protect their mobile devices. New research has revealed…
Types of Encryption in Password Management for Organizations
What is Encryption? Encryption, for security purposes, is also known as a cipher. It is a mathematical algorithm that hides information or makes it secret. Data that is not encrypted is called plain text, while encrypted data is called ciphertext. How Does Encryption Work? The cryptographer or the one who does the encryption creates the…
