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Arion Kurtaj, an 18-year-old member of the cybercrime group Lapsus$, received an indefinite hospital order for leaking clips.

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How to protect your small business from coronavirus cyber threats

by Nick Ismail • March 23, 2020 • 0 Comments

Originally written by Nick Ismail on Small Business
The disruption caused by the Covid-19 crisis has forced small business to change how it operates; non-essentials workers are now working remotely and physical events have become virtual.
In this new mass remote and online environment, what can a small business do to protect itself and its workforce from coronavirus scams and cyber security threats?
We spoke to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) for the latest coronavirus cyber security advice:
What cyber security advice do you have for small business?
For organisations of all sizes this period presents a cyber security challenge, and this is particularly the case for those moving towards home working arrangements for the first time, or significantly increasing home working.
The NCSC recently published new guidance for organisations with staff working from home, which includes everything from preparing for home working to helping staff look after devices.
Smaller businesses may also wish to familiarise themselves with the NCSC’s Small Business Guide, which sets out five steps to take to bolster their cyber security, and SMEs should encourage staff to try the NCSC’s e-learning package while working from home.
As well as taking steps to protect themselves from becoming a victim it is important for businesses to plan how they

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Many small businesses still aren’t prepared for cyber attacks

by Anna Jordan • April 23, 2019 • 0 Comments

Many small businesses aren’t adequately prepared for a cyber attack despite a rise of incidences, according to Hiscox. The firm surveyed 5,400 companies across seven countries, assessing cyber security strategy and execution then ranking them accordingly. More than three out of five firms (61%) report one or more attacks in the past year, up from

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The C-suite could be putting companies at risk of cyber attacks

by Anna Jordan • July 25, 2018 • 0 Comments

Cyber attacks are on the rise, and nearly 40 per cent agree that their organisation’s CEO is a ‘weak link’ in their cyber security operation. Making cyber security a priority should start from the top, yet this isn’t always the case: a new survey from Mimecast Limited shows that 20 per cent of respondents said their
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Businesses feel more exposed to a cyber attack than ever

by Anna Jordan • May 16, 2018 • 0 Comments

It’s been a year since WannaCry ransomware hit the NHS, but 40 per cent of businesses feel more exposed to a cyber attack than ever. In a Tanium survey of 500 frontline IT security workers in the UK, around a third admitted there was panic immediately after the WannaCry attack, but many haven’t taken the action
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London and Berlin named cities most at risk of cyber attacks

by Owen Gough • November 28, 2017 • 0 Comments

Berliners are more at risk from cyber-attacks through exposed web-connected devices and services than any other major city in Europe, according to a new report released today by Trend Micro. Encompassing Western European capitals, the research identified more than 2.8 million ‘visible’ assets in the city, such as webcams, routers, printers, private telephone systems and
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Why We Need to Worry More Than Ever About Getting Hacked

by Aj Agrawal • October 12, 2017 • 0 Comments

Hackers have more tools and avenues than ever before, which means everyone must take the initiative to keep their online identities protected.

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Organisations risk hefty fines after failing to prepare for cyber attacks

by Owen Gough • August 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

Almost a third (31 per cent) of organisations have been affected by cyber-crime in the past 12 months, according to new research from Databarracks. In light of this, the business continuity expert suggests that organisations must look to invest in ongoing cyber awareness training, especially following the government’s proposed fines for firms who fall victim
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Cyber attacks on UK businesses increase by 52 per cent in Q2

by Owen Gough • July 6, 2017 • 0 Comments

The number of cyber attacks targeting UK-based businesses increased by more than half in the second quarter of 2017, according to a new report from Beaming. Firms were, on average, subjected to almost 65,000 internet-borne cyber attacks each in the three months to June, an increase of 52 per cent on the first quarter of
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