Category: Cybersecurity
Company Data Breaches: Over 340 million accounts compromised in four months
Exclusive new research by the Independent Advisor shows that over 340 million people have been affected by business data breaches already in the first four months of 2023. The biggest breach to have happened this year is Twitter at the start of the year, impacting 235 million user accounts. The figures come from a new Company Data Breach Tracker launched by the Independent…
Data breaches declined globally at beginning of 2023, claims study
The latest study by cybersecurity company Surfshark shows that a total of 41.6M accounts were breached in Q1 2023, with Russia ranking first and amounting to a sixth of all breaches (6.6 million) from January through March. The United States takes second place (5 million) followed by Taiwan (3.9 million), France (3.2 million), and Spain…
5 ways you can be hacked on holiday
While many Brits are planning their holiday, cybercriminals are preparing for work. Experts warn that hotels are among the riskiest places regarding cybersecurity with many threats awaiting travellers in their hotel rooms. "Hackers can use a hotel's cybersecurity vulnerabilities in several ways to reach you even in your room. So while you’re on vacation and…
Most common ‘cold call’ phone scams and how to spot them
This morning it was announced that the UK is going to ban cold calls that are attempting to offer financial products, in a bid to crack down on the number of people falling victim to scams over the phone. Fraud is one of the most common crimes in the UK, with one in 15 becoming…
World Password Day: 56% of Brits use names of pets and loved ones in passwords
Password manager company Bitwarden has announced the results of its third annual global password management survey, in advance of World Password Day on May 4, 2023. The survey probes ongoing user password habits such as continued password reuse, ever-present cybersecurity risks, and growing interest in passwordless authentication. Despite the increase in cyberattacks, the research shows…
World Password Day: UK’s bad habits revealed!
Despite one in five adults in the UK being told their password has been leaked in a data breach, they have still not taken the steps to update it The average person has 100 accounts that require a password, which cybersecurity experts believe should be changed every three months The average Brit changes just three…
Phishing, Smishing and Vishing are top types of UK fraud
New data published by global information and insights provider, TransUnion, shows that over four in 10 (43%) UK consumers who said they have been targeted by fraud were targeted by phishing in the period between September and December 2022. This is followed by smishing – fraudulent text messages meant to trick you into revealing data (40%) –…
Businesses face one cyberattack every minute, says Beaming
UK businesses faced an average of one cyber attack every minute in the first three months of 2023, according to a report by Beaming, a business internet service provider. The company’s analysis of malicious web traffic shows that each business experienced 170,508 attempts to breach their online systems, on average, during this period. The level…
The Best Settings to Secure Your PC When Transacting Online
As more and more people conduct financial transactions online, it becomes increasingly important to take measures to protect your personal and financial information from cybercriminals. Cybercrime is on the rise, and identity theft is one of the most common types of cybercrime. Therefore, it's crucial to secure your PC when transacting online to reduce the…
Americans lost nearly $4 billion to investment scams in 2022
Over the past few years, investment scams have become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, taking advantage of the rise of digital technologies. According to data analyzed by the Atlas VPN team, Americans were scammed out of $3.8 billion through fraudulent investment opportunities. Compared to 2021, the amount of losses has grown by 116%. Many of these scams…
