Defences for Ethical Hacking Proposed Under UK Computer Misuse Act
UK legislators have proposed changes to the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill that would give cyber security professionals a legal defence for their activities under the Computer Misuse Act (CMA). The amendment has been proposed by a cross-bench group in the House of Lords, which will provide cyber security researchers, penetration testers and ethical hackers with a CMA defence for carrying out vulnerability and […]
Simple Cyber Security Mistakes You Could Be Making
In a survey of 604 employees and managers in SMEs, Dashlane, a password-management service, found that only 38% had increased their use of password managers, 37% increased cybersecurity training, and just 36% had begun implementing new security policies in 2022. Failing to keep track of passwords, understanding potential cyber threats, and how you can bestprotect sensitive information can put yourself and your business at risk of cyber attacks. Sadly, scammers and hackers […]
Ransomware on the Rise in 2022
The latest statistics from Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) show that ransomware attacks across the globe were up 13% in the last 12 months, making it one of the biggest threats to businesses in 2022. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malicious software that is downloaded onto a computer, via viruses or phishing attacks, holding the victim’s data and sensitive […]
Screen Sharing Scams on the Rise
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) there has been a shocking 86% increase in one year, with around 2,014 cases and over £25 million in losses. As the workplace becomes more flexible, with 38% of working adults reported working both from home and in the office, video calls and screen sharing has become the norm for many. Remote access […]
Watch Outs When Travelling
The summer holiday season is only around the corner – and for many it will be their first get-away in a few years. However, despite so much to get organised, travellers also need to think about online security if taking laptops, phones or tablets with them. Public Wi-Fi connections Although many airports offer free Wi-Fi connectivity, you should make sure that you join the official airport network and not […]
Outsourcing Cyber Security
Outsourcing cyber security may seem to be an option only available to larger businesses with deep pockets but there may be unseen benefits that help to tip the argument in favour of external help when it comes to IT security. Here are a few reasons to consider if you are looking at a Managed Security […]
Cyber Security Tips
To help reduce the threats of a cyber security breach here are some basic IT hygiene rules that all businesses should be following: ➢ Passwords and MFA Ensure all employees create and use strong passwords. Using a password management tool and multifactor authentication (MFA) will also help add an extra layer of protection. ➢ Network firewalls Any business with a network should have a firewall as standard. It’s good practice to ensure your firewall not only monitors what is […]
Parker Hannifin Data Breach: How to Protect Against Ransomware
Statistics show that 48% of UK organisations were targeted by ransomware in 2020, with 13% of victims stating that they paid the ransom. Cyber attacks can affect any size of business and can lead to significant data breaches if there are no systems in place to keep files safe. Ransomware is a form of malware […]
More Than £500,000 of Stock Stolen From Members of the Retailers Against Crime (RAC)
Retailers Against Crime (RAC) has reported that more than £500,000 of stock was stolen from its members in 2021, according to its latest UK-wide data. The RAC’s statistics show the first four months of 2022 also compare unfavourably to last year with every month (January to April) seeing a rise in reported incidents. […]
Dirty Rotten Sc@mmers
***STOP PRESS*** Dirty Rotten Sc@mmers is due to air on BBC One from 6th June. The series will focus on the growing issue of cyber crime and fraud – and will feature our very own team from the NEBRC. Not to be missed!