Tag: cybersecurity
New figures reveal worst UK regions for fraud, as phone thefts rise 31%
Fraud cases in Scotland have increased by two-thirds in the last year, according to new research by AI and analytics leader, SAS. Phone thefts across the UK have also jumped 31%, as fraudsters target mobiles to access confidential information and log-in credentials. The study compared the number of cases in November 2022 to November 2021,…
Ukraine suffered 29 state-sponsored cyberattacks in 2022
In recent years, state-sponsored cyberattacks have become a growing concern for governments, businesses, and individuals alike. According to the data analyzed by the Atlas VPN team, Ukraine was a victim of 29 state-sponsored attacks in 2022. Behind most of the government-backed attacks stand China and Russia, with 44 and 38 cyberattacks, respectively. The United…
Russian e-commerce giant Elevel exposed buyers’ delivery addresses
A leading electrical engineering company in Russia, Elevel, has exposed its customers' personally identifiable information (PII) including full names and addresses, according to Cybernews. Founded in 1991, Elevel (previously Eleko) positions itself as the leading Russian electrical engineering company that runs both an e-commerce business and wholesale stores. On January 24, the Cybernews research…
The most common online security myths debunked
More than three quarters (78%) of Brits mistakenly believe their passwords are completely safe if kept with a large company Almost three in four (74%) don’t know that making a password longer improves its strength Those on a lower income are less informed about how safe their passwords are with companies Public WiFi, VPNs and…
Royal Mail cyber incident prevents posting abroad
Royal Mail has asked people to stop sending mail abroad due to a "cyber incident" causing severe disruption. It said it was temporarily unable to send letters and parcels overseas, and was "working hard" to resolve the issue. There are also minor delays to post coming into the UK, but domestic deliveries are unaffected. The…
6 Tips to Prevent Shopping Scams
Online fraudsters are taking advantage of M&S shoppers by posing as the retailer. “These misleading scam adverts are sending shoppers to fake websites that have nothing to do with M&S, luring them in with the opportunity to receive a £100 gift card," says Nick Drewe, founder of online discounts platform Wethrift. Once shoppers are directed to…
The 12 Scams of Christmas
Every year, scammers take the opportunity to target consumers shopping online around the Christmas period with new and old scams. This leaves people increasingly vulnerable. Together with James Walker, CEO of consumer data action service Rightly, we identify and explore twelve common scams that pop up at Christmas and explain what consumers should look out…
42% of UK manufacturers suffered cyber incident in the last 12 months
According to data presented by Atlas VPN, 42% of manufacturers in the UK have been victims of cybercrime within the past year. Luckily, the vast majority (74%) stated that the cyber security measures in place prevented any commercial damage. However, the remaining 26% stated that they had suffered significant financial loss, with losses ranging from…
What does data security mean, and why is it so crucial in today’s realities?
Data security refers to the digital privacy measures implemented to prevent unauthorized computer access, databases, and websites. Data security also protects your data from corruption. Data security is an essential aspect of IT for organizations of all sizes and types. Its proper provision is handled by data security services, which provide services for effectively providing…
Key Trends In Enterprise Cloud Security And Privacy
Cloud adoption has been on an upward trend for decades. But in the most recent years, cloud computing has seen an explosion in growth. Due to the sudden shift in how businesses operate and forcing employees to a work-from-home model, the modern workplace now relies heavily on the cloud model for growth and continuity. However,…