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…
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Google and Apple privacy moves fuel compliance fears
The penny seems to have finally dropped over the need for brands to increase data protection measures, but it is…
GDPR helps firms stave off cyber attack bombardment
Some may reckon GDPR needs an overhaul but British businesses have found the cyber security measures it enforces have saved…
UK firms issued red alert as Microsoft hack escalates
All UK businesses which use Microsoft’s Exchange software are being urged to check their systems immediately for signs of hacking…
37 billion data records leaked last year in 140% rise
The challenge for companies in keeping their customer data secure has been laid bare with new figures showing there was…
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…
Virgin Media off the hook as ICO drops data breach case
Virgin Media has escaped enforcement action over its 2019 data breach – which left the personal data of more than…
Fore! Top golf club warns members over data breach
Wentworth, one of the UK’s most prestigious golf clubs, has been forced to get down on both knees to its…
Virgin Media is accused of ‘fobbing off’ breach victims
Virgin Media has been blasted for ignoring customer requests for details on last year’s data breach – which hit over…
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…