Tag: pandemic
Study reveals how pandemic has left businesses vulnerable to cybercrime
A report by Fasthosts has revealed that the pandemic has left UK businesses vulnerable to fraud and cyber-attacks. Data from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau show that businesses have had over £2.4 billion losses due to cybercrime in the past year Since January 2021 there were 445,357 reported cases of cybercrimes in the UK. Mass…
Hybrid working improves mental health for 1 in 3 workers, claims report
Envoy, the workplace platform dedicated to getting people back to work, has released results from its UK Return to the Workplace Report, examining employee attitudes on office returns one year after the pandemic. While a majority of employees (59%) remain concerned about the health and safety risks posed by a return to the office, its…
4 in 10 Brits would like to ‘work from home’ abroad
Four in 10 ‘work from home’ Brits would like to pack their suitcases and do their job overseas, research has revealed. A survey of 1,000 people who have worked remotely during the pandemic found Spain is the top destination for working remotely, followed by Italy, the USA, Portugal and the Caribbean. Making up the top 10 locations…
Over half of Brits ‘switch off’ online security worries when travelling
Cybersecurity company McAfee has released findings on how Brits are approaching their online security as they look to enjoy a staycation filled summer. According to McAfee’s 2021 Consumer Security Mindset: Travel Edition, nearly three quarters (72%) plan to holiday in the UK this summer, while only a quarter (25%) have set their hopes on a…
Zoom: An Overview of the Benefits and Secrets
The coronavirus pandemic has made tangible changes in our lives. A lot of new things have appeared: virtual sports betting, isolation trends in TikTok, a lot of remote vacancies. Thus, most companies have decided to transfer their employees to a remote mode of work. Although the viral situation is gradually returning to normal, working from home…
Majority happy with NHS’ use of technology during pandemic, claims study
Over 8 in 10 NHS users who used more technology to access care during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic were pleased with the experience. However, half of those aged 55 and over reported that the quality of care is worse, according to a YouGov poll. Research published today by the Health…
Over half of us cleaning more often since pandemic, claims Dyson
Dyson has unveiled the results of its first-ever annual global dust study, which shows that over half of us are cleaning more frequently since last March and that we spend on average 24 minutes vacuuming our homes. Of those surveyed nearly 6 in 10 (59%) across the 10 countries are cleaning more since the pandemic…
eCommerce Market to hit 3.8B Users in 2021, 10% Jump in a Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift away from brick-and-mortar stores to digital shopping, as millions of consumers worldwide turned to eCommerce amid the lockdown. According to data presented by Finaria.it, the number of eCommerce users jumped by 9.5% year-over-year amid coronavirus outbreak and hit over 3.4bn in 2020. The increasing trend is set to continue…
Top 10 activities that will continue after lockdown – video calling tops list
Millions of Brits have enjoyed their lives online during lockdown and plan to continue having digital social catch ups and exercise classes because they believe it makes them MORE productive. A study of 2,000 adults discovered 72 per cent have used the internet more than ever while at home in recent months, with more than…
Five ways smartphones could help Coronavirus ‘exit strategy’
Could technology help us find a way out of the current Coronavirus pandemic - the so-called exit strategy? It is possible. Chris Price looks at several projects that are hoping to fight the spread of the virus... NHS Coronavirus 'contact tracing' app 'Contact tracing' is expected to be a key part of the government's exit…