Category: Cybersecurity
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.…
Fake online shop scams surge ahead of festive shopping season
The number of British consumers visiting fake online shops increased by more than a third (35%) in October, as fraudsters step up tactics ahead of busy shopping season 13.4 million attempts to access fraudulent websites were recorded in a month in the UK, up from 9.9 million in September Cybersecurity experts at NordVPN warn about…
Online Security Habits: Are We Letting Our Guard Down?
70% of Gen Z access sensitive data on public Wi-Fi, making them the most vulnerable to data hacks.. People are still using weak passwords featuring ‘guessable’ information like pet names or birthdays, with 35% admitting to this risky habit. Over 60% of Brits use work laptops for personal tasks, risking malware or phishing attacks that…
How to secure your mobile apps and prevent data leaks
We are practically fused with our mobiles, and it is nearly impossible to function without them. A mobile is only as good as the apps on it, and the apps are only as good as their security. Companies can go out of their way to make the best, and most secure app possible, but it…
Security awareness training not alleviating breach risk, survey finds
Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, CultureAI, has unveiled new research which shows that despite companies pouring increasing resources into their security awareness and training (SA&T) programmes, human-related breaches are still happening at an alarming rate. According to the survey, 96% of respondents allocate between 5% to 20% of their security budgets to awareness…
New report reveals how phishing campaigns have become increasingly commercialised
Presented to Tech Digest at a roundtable event in central London, cybersecurity company Egress launched its latest Phishing Threat Trends Report (October 2024), revealing a rise in phishing attacks as well as commoditised phishing-as-a-service campaigns. The report shows a 28% increase in phishing emails were sent between April 1st – June 30th vs January 1st…
