As organisations become increasingly reliant on the use of personal data, the risks they face grow exponentially. We saw last year a record number of data breaches and a surge in penalties for regulatory violations, but 2021 is set to …
In 2020, we recorded 1,120 breaches and cyber attacks that were reported on in mainstream media, which accounted for 20,120,074,547 leaked records. Compiling this information enables us to see how security incidents occur and the trends to look out for. …
Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks are intended to shut down or severely disrupt an organisation’s systems. Unlike most cyber attacks, the goal isn’t to steal sensitive information but to frustrate the victim by knocking their website offline. The criminal hacker therefore doesn’t …
One of the UK’s most exclusive golf clubs has warned 4,000 members that their personal details may have been compromised in a ransomware attack. The Wentworth Club, whose members include high-profile celebrities, emailed those affected offering its “profuse apologies” after …
Your employees encounter potential cyber security threats on a daily basis. Perhaps there’s a new face in the office that they don’t recognise, or a new password they need to remember, or a database of sensitive information that they need …
We’re not going to lie: implementing an ISO 27001-compliant ISMS (information security management system) can be a challenge. But as the saying goes, nothing worth having comes easy, and ISO 27001 is definitely worth having. If you’re just getting started …
Ethical hackers have discovered a security vulnerability at the United Nations, giving them access to more than 100,000 private employee records. The breach stems from exposed Git directories and credential files on domains associated with the UNEP (United Nations Environmental …
The start of 2021 is looking an awful lot like the end of 2020 – not least when it comes to cyber crime. Scammers are as active now as they ever have been, so it’s essential that you remain vigilant …
Cyber security risk assessments are essential for organisations to protect themselves from malicious attacks and data breaches. After all, it’s only once you’re aware of the ways you’re vulnerable that you can put appropriate defences in place. But what exactly …
Data protection law in the UK has changed as a result of Brexit. You can find the latest guidance here. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organisations must create a data retention policy to help them manage the way they …
