Category: Cybersecurity
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…
Cyberattacks on US companies skyrocket 93% in 12 months
According to the Atlas VPN investigation, companies across North America reported a 93% increase in cyberattacks in the past 12 months. As many as 88% of respondents believe that the rise in cyberattacks was a result of employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 23% of the respondents saw an uptick in attack volumes between 1-25%.…
5 Cybersecurity Threats to Financial Services
Banking and finance companies have access to sensitive data, such as financial records and personal information. These institutions, more than any others, should keep track of their systems’ activities. Should any hacker get access to the data, the consequences would be dire. One of the best ways to protect multimillion-dollar financial services from cyberattacks is…
Staying Safe and Spreading a Message Online
Every time you log in online, you have the potential to be attacked by online hackers and data thieves who will stop at nothing to get your information. As data breaches continue to rise, many people are worried that their online messages could become vulnerable. Spreading your message online should be something simple and safe.…
McAfee COVID-19 threat report reveals 375 new threats per minute
Cybersecurity company McAfee has released its McAfee COVID-19 Threat Report: July 2020 examining cybercriminal activity related to COVID-19 and the evolution of cyber threats in Q1 2020. McAfee Labs saw an average of 375 new threats per minute and a surge of cybercriminals exploiting the pandemic through COVID-19 themed malicious apps, phishing campaigns, malware, and more.…
