UK firms urged to act after major rise in online attacks
British organisations are being urged to boost their cyber standards following official data which reveals a surge in online attacks,…
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UK cyber security firms bring in record £10bn revenue
The Government is once again bigging up Britain’s tech sector with new data showing more than 1,800 cyber security firms…
New cyber security laws threaten mega fines for firms
The Government is planning a major crackdown on how UK companies handle their own cyber security measures with proposed new laws…
Retailers face huge fines for selling unsecure IoT tech
The UK Government is to force retailers, manufacturers and importers of Internet connected devices to meet tough new cyber security…
Security flaws allow cyber crooks to go back for more
Companies which suffer hack attacks are failing to address the issue, resulting in half of all businesses worldwide experiencing repeat…
Spy chief warns of ‘alarming’ increase in ransomware
British spy chief and GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming has warned businesses that the scale and severity of ransomware is growing…
Online gangs look to ‘silent stealing’ to avoid detection
Online criminal gangs are switching their sights away from big business to concentrate on so-called “silent stealing”, in which they…
UK cyber firms cement place as ‘jewel in tech crown’
The UK’s cyber industry is not only fighting surging online threats, it has also seen off the worst excesses of…
Cyber insurance to grow 24% to $32bn as attacks soar
The global cyber insurance market is poised for major growth over the next six years, soaring from $5.6bn (£4.2bn) in…
Man Utd defence ‘holds firm’ as cyber attackers strike
Manchester United FC’s early season form might have been decidedly hit and miss on the pitch, with the team languishing…