Tag: cybersecurity
QR codes being hijacked for subscription traps and scams
Have you spotted a recurring payment to a company you’ve never heard of? You’re not alone, as subscription traps - often linked to dodgy QR codes - are one of the most commonly reported complaints to Which? scam sharer tool. According to the tool, people have found they've been charged for subscriptions they didn’t sign…
Facebook and WhatsApp most impersonated brands for hackers
The average Brit’s device is attacked with malware 97 times per month – with Facebook and WhatsApp among the most impersonated brands for hackers The UK is one of the worst-hit countries for malware, with more than 18 million attacks since the beginning of the year Adult sites contain 8% of all detected malware, the…
Top 10 breached countries in the world: four in Europe
Cybercriminals steal personal data from hundreds of websites every day, using it to execute cyberattacks, sell on the black market, or leak on the dark web. However, according to data presented by Cybernews, the number of data breach victims in 2023 decreased by 50% compared to 2022. Based on the Cybernews Personal Data Leak Checker…
UK Government introduces two codes of practice to enhance AI cybersecurity
UK Government introduces two codes of practice to enhance cybersecurity in AI and software New measures aimed at developers will establish global standard for protecting AI models from hacking, helping businesses innovate and drive economic growth across the nation New figures show cybersecurity sector has grown 13% in last year and is now worth…
Counting Cost of Fraud: Scammers Stole Over £421 Million Last Quarter
Uswitch analysis found that scammers stole £422 million last quarter, from 92,739 reported cases of fraud Brits lost £1,212 million to credit card fraud in 2022, down 5% from the previous year Over three quarters (76%) of fraud was credit card fraud Data suggests £26.1 million was lost through fraudulent ATM withdrawals The new credit card fraud report from Uswitch analyses police figures and the UK…
5 tips to use public WiFi safely
Image Credit: Unsplash For frequent commuters, hybrid workers and those who simply want quick access to social media or emails on the go, public WiFi networks can be incredibly convenient. However, open WiFi can also bring security issues that could cause personal information to be compromised. Free Wi-Fi networks that…
‘Scamscriptions’ and recurring payment traps on the rise, Which? warns
Which? is warning consumers to be on the lookout for ‘scamscriptions’ and recurring payment traps as they have become one of the most common types of reports to Which?’s scam sharer tool. In recent months, complaints about unwanted recurring payments have dominated scam reports shared with Which? through its scam sharer tool. Scammers seem to have been…
5 online scams – and how to avoid them
Research shows that almost three in four UK adults have fallen victim to scams¹. With crime rates rising alongside the cost of living crisis², the experts at Independent Advisor VPN share how to spot, and avoid, online scams. James Milin-Ashmore at Independent Advisor VPN comments: “It’s clear to see that the cost of living crisis has driven a…
2023 was the worst year ever for online cyber attacks, report claims
UK firms experienced 720,252 online attacks each last year - the equivalent of one every 44 seconds. That's according to Beaming, an internet service provider for businesses. Beaming has analysed cyberattacks targeting thousands of UK-based businesses since the beginning of 2016 to understand their nature and origin better. Beaming’s latest analysis, published today, reveals that: UK…
AI: Experts warn of new ways you can get hacked
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game changer in many areas of our daily lives, including cybersecurity. With the rising use of new AI-driven tools like ChatGPT, the number of cyberattacks has doubled and become more sophisticated. Cybersecurity experts say that AI-powered cybersecurity tools could help protect your privacy in the new reality, but they…
