Summit Media Embrace the Future of Network Security with the help of Arrow Cyber Security
Find out how Arrow Cyber Security helps Summit Media with smooth transition and fast implementation.
Collaborating in a changing world – four things you need for success
Do your collaboration efforts include all of these four elements? If not, you could be harming your firm's productivity. Businesses today need to be more agile than ever if they're to meet the expectations of both customers and employees. But while initiatives such as hybrid working will play a [...]
Why Teams should be at the heart of the new way of working
How we work is changing, and Microsoft Teams can help you cope with the new environment. It shouldn't come as a surprise to any business that the way they operate will have to change in the coming months and years to accommodate the shifting attitudes and desires of their [...]
Arrow Business Communications Limited announces the acquisition of Circle IT Solutions Ltd.
Arrow is delighted to announce its fifth acquisition this year having acquired the Circle Group which includes Circle IT Solutions Ltd and Fabric IT Ltd. Circle is a fast growing, technical IT focused design and consultative organisation. Based in Cardiff, Circle excels in large scale IT consultancy, design and implementation [...]
Arrow Business Communications Limited announces the acquisition of AIMES Management Services Ltd.
Arrow is delighted to announce its third acquisition this year having acquired AIMES Management Services Ltd. AIMES’ reputation as a trusted cloud and data centre provider adds significant value to our emerging Public Sector proposition. Their range of accredited cloud and data centre services builds on previous acquisitions to create [...]
What AI has to offer the contact centre
Boosting chatbots, improving call routing and making businesses more proactive are among the key benefits of AI in the contact centre.
7 features you must have to make sure your contact centre meets expectations
What features must contact centres have to ensure businesses are equipped to meet the growing demands of customers?
3 types of phishing attacks that could bypass your defences
Would you know how to recognise these three emerging phishing attack types if you saw them in your inbox?
Tackling the growing threat of phishing email attacks
Businesses are facing a growing range of phishing threats as fraudsters look to take advantage of new working patterns.
Monitoring Home Working in Regulated Industries – How to Gain Visibility and Accountability
Taking advantage of reporting and recording tools to maintain full visibility into remote operations is a major advantage of advanced hosted telephony tools.
How the right tech tools keep remote workplaces connected
Good voice communication systems are essential for employees to stay connected in the new, remote-focussed environment. Here's what companies need to get started quickly and easily.
Is the Finance sector equipped for the new breed of cyber-attacks?
Financial services firms are being particularly targeted by scammers and hackers as they switch to home working. But are they ready to cope with these cybe threats?
Assessment: The IT challenges faced by the Finance industry
The finance sector has long been a cornerstone of the UK's economy. But the challenges of Brexit and Covid-19, coupled with a shifting regulatory environment and more pressure from digitally-savvy new competitors mean firms are facing a more testing time than ever.
The new era of Construction – Why Digital tools and Connectivity are Vital
Digitalisation is set to be a key focus for many construction firms this year - how can this help them meet the challenges they face?
Why now is the Time for Digitalisation in the Construction Sector
Construction firms are increasingly recognising the importance of digital communications and collaboration tools. What solutions will they need to be successful?
Why Law firms need Technology to create a client-first environment
Legal professionals must have access to the latest technology to meet growing client expectations - but are they ready to adopt these tools?
How the Legal sector can respond to 2021’s challenges
What issues is the legal sector facing in 2021 and what tools will be needed to cope with these challenges?
Can Industry 4.0 Tech help boost Manufacturing?
Advanced technology and connectivity is vital if manufacturers are to meet the challenges of the coming years.
What Manufacturers need to cope with Covid and Brexit
Manufacturers are facing a period of intense pressure due to Covid and Brexit. What tools do they need to cope with this challenging environment?
Who are your Champions? What it takes to make a Teams migration successful
Your employees can make or break any IT deployment. How can you ensure you're setting your firm up for success?
Teams integration – Is Teams the right solution for your business?
What do you need to do to make sure the integration of Microsoft Teams goes as smoothly as possible?
Microsoft Teams and the permanent shift to ‘hybrid working’
Do you have the communication and collaboration tools you need for the future of remote and hybrid working?
How do you ensure the cloud is safe for highly-demanding applications?
How do you ensure the cloud is safe for highly-demanding applications?
How to use cloud security tools to protect every corner of your network
How can the latest cloud-based security tools and next-generation firewalls keep your network safe, no matter how employees access it?
Public Cloud Security: Knowing your options
What do the three main public cloud providers offer to businesses in terms of security capabilities?
The best Backup options for critical data
Should you use on-premise or cloud backup and recovery services to protect against threats like ransomware?
Is your Data Protection Plan able to cope with the newest threats?
Data protection strategies must be able to secure businesses against growing trends like ransomware.
4 ways poor network security could disrupt your business
Make sure you don't fall victim to hackers by focusing on these four elements of your network security.
4 Key Mobile Security Threats – and how to fight them
The increasing use of mobile devices in the workplace opens firms up to a range of unique threats.
Mobile Security – Why you can’t overlook the growing threat
The rise of home working is leading to a boom in the use of mobile devices for work purposes - and this brings with it a new range of security issues.
How to protect your employees from Phishing attacks
Using phishing simulations is an essential part of determining the effectiveness of your email security training.
SME’s are now the main target for Email Threats.
Small firms are increasingly vulnerable to threats arriving via email - make sure you've just the right protections in place to avoid falling victim.
Beauty Bay adopts Microsoft Teams Direct Routing and Meeting Room Solutions
Online fashion retailer, Beauty Bay offers over 10,000 products from the very best UK and international beauty brands.
How AI is the key to keeping your email inbox safe
Find out how artificial intelligence solutions are helping keep business email inboxes safe from scammers and hackers.
3 Dangerous Types of Email Attacks You Need to Know
Do you know what type of email attacks to be aware of in order to keep your business safe?
How to Implement Direct Routing for Teams
What you need to know to successfully integrate your telephony systems using Direct Routing for Teams.
How to use Teams to make external calls via my Phone System?
Using Direct Routing to connect Teams to your external phone system offers many benefits - but how should you go about doing this?
How the Pandemic is boosting Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has helped many firms cope with the switch to more remote working - now how can it set your business up for the longer term?
Are your IoT devices letting hackers into your business?
IoT devices offer great potential for many businesses, but they also open up a range of new threats that firms must be aware of.
The Agile Office – How to secure remote working | Part 2/4
Join James Field from Smartdesc as he explains in our recent webinar how to ensure your home working operations are as secure as possible.
Homeworking Cyber-Security – what you need to know
With home working now the norm for many firms, how can you be sure these activities are as safe as possible?
Why People are every business’ weakest security link
People are often the most vulnerable part of a firm's security defences. What can you do to address this issue?
Why you – yes, you – need to take responsibility for your firm’s security
If you're not taking the lead in your firm's fight against cyber threats, you're putting your business' future at risk.
5 key elements every cyber security plan needs
A comprehensive cyber security plan includes many elements. Here are five factors no strategy should be without.
Knowing your weaknesses – identifying the most vulnerable parts of your network?
Do you know where the biggest vulnerabilities in your network security are? Here are a few key areas you need to pay especially close attention to.
The GDPR era: How it’s changing businesses’ attitudes
What has nearly two years of GDPR enforcement meant for businesses' attitudes to data protection and security?
Key lessons from the Travelex ransomware attack
A ransomware attack at the start of this year caused major disruption for currency provider Travelex. What lessons can be learned from this for other businesses?
Keeping your data secure when working remotely
Greater demand for flexible and mobile working means more risk of data breaches. So how can you ensure your precious information is kept secure at all times?
Microsoft Teams – Changing the face of collaboration
Microsoft Teams is a chat-based collaboration tool that lets you work from anywhere. It brings everything together in the workspace where you can chat, meet, share files, and work with business apps.
Novosound – IT Solutions and Support Case Study
See how Arrow helped Novosound to build a new office from scratch procuring hardware, cloud services and dedicated expert helpdesk support
2019 ‘to be worst year yet’ for data breaches
This year is set to be the worst on record for data breaches, a new study warns, with 4.1 billion data records exposed in the first six months alone.
Over 100m records stolen in Capital One data breach
Around 106 million people have had personal details stolen as the result of a data breach at Capital One, the firm admits.
Majority of SMEs underestimating cyber security risks
Two in three SMEs are not giving cyber security the attention it deserves as they do not believe they are at risk.
Google and Microsoft back new cyber security initiative
Big tech firms are to participate in a government initiative to promote security by design in new products.
Whistleblower data breach reports triple after GDPR
New research has revealed the number of whistleblowers reporting data breaches to the ICO has nearly tripled in the last year.
GDPR shows its teeth as BA and Mariott hit with huge fines
Large fines announced this week for BA and Marriott highlight the risks of failing to adequately secure personal data in the GDPR environment.
Is AI the future of cyber security strategies?
Only one in four people trust AI over humans when it comes to security - but this will have to change as the technology becomes more commonplace.
Cyber security ‘a top issue’ for UK firms for coming year
UK firms are falling behind in the fight against cyber threats, despite it being a top priority for businesses.
US city payment highlights ransomware threat
Ransomware has been one of the fastest-growing cyber threats faced by many businesses over the last couple of years, and the news that one city in the US has caved to the demands of hackers should highlight the risks that any organisation could face. It was reported last week that [...]
Employee burnout blamed for rise in data breaches
Overworking and stress among millennial's are causing them to make basic security errors at work.
Customers ‘considering cyber security reputation as well as services’
Customers are now considering the cyber security reputation of businesses as well as product quality before signing up to new services, a report has found.
Users of older Windows software warned of security risks
Users of Windows 7 and earlier operating systems have been urged to update their machines as soon as possible by both Microsoft and the US National Security Agency (NSA) after new vulnerabilities were disclosed in these systems.
UK ‘needs better cyber security strategy’, MPs warn
The UK is in serious need of a better long-term strategy for cyber security, as it is particularly vulnerable to such risks at present, a group of MPs have warned.
Many firms ‘unaware’ of IoT risks
A new report warns the number of IoT breaches caused by unsecured devices or applications is on the rise.
More than 6 in 10 IT pros ‘have experienced serious data breaches’
New figures from McAfee reveal 61 per cent of IT professionals have experienced a serious data breach at their current employer.
New plans to improve IoT security unveiled
The government has outlined proposals that will require manufacturers of IoT products to do more to improve the security of their devices.
NCSC and ICO aim to offer more support to data breach victims
The NCSC and ICO have unveiled a new framework that should give firms greater clarity on the roles of each body in the event of a data breach.
Microsoft Office vulnerabilities ‘targeted in 70% of attacks’
Seven out of ten malware exploits at the end of 2018 were aimed at vulnerabilities within Microsoft Office and related files, Kaspersky says.
Internet Explorer vulnerability ‘could expose users’ files’
A zero-day vulnerability discovered in Internet Explorer could leave users' files exposed, even if they never use the application.
Majority of firms ‘unprepared’ for cyber security incidents
Many organisations do not do enough to ensure they have adequate response plans in place to deal with a cyber security incident, IBM says.
IoT Day 2019: What does IoT mean for businesses?
IoT Day 2019 has offered the chance to capture a snapshot of the current state of development of this game-changing technology for many organisations.
EU publishes guidelines pilot for ethical use of AI
The European Commission has published a new set of guidelines designed to ensure the ethical future use of AI by organisations.
UK universities ‘hacked within 2 hours’
Penetration tests on some of the UK's biggest universities have revealed that no institution was able to resist hacking attacks for more than two hours.
Rise in IoT threats ‘using well-known weaknesses’
A new report has revealed that the majority of IoT threats are still looking to take advantage of familiar issues, such as poor passwords and unpatched devices.
Firms ‘failing to follow own best practices’, research finds
Nearly three-quarters of British businesses are not following their own best practice guidelines for security, a new study claims.
Facebook ‘exposed hundreds of millions of passwords’ on internal network
Up to 600 million Facebook passwords have been stored in readable format that could allow anyone with access to view them.
1 in 3 small firms ‘have no cyber security strategy’
Almost a third of small firms in the UK have no strategy for protecting their systems from cyber attacks, a new study finds.
Majority of UK firms ‘failing in breach reporting’ prior to GDPR
More than nine out of ten firms that were victims of a data breach before GDPR came into force failed to include important information when they reported it to the ICO.
Citrix data breach highlights risk of poor passwords
Citrix has confirmed it was the victim of a data breach that used password spraying to access its network.
UK’s biggest firms lacking cyber security awareness, govt warns
A new government report has revealed less than a fifth of FTSE 350 boards have a full understanding of their firm's cyber security risk.
Four-fifths of firms ‘have seen accidental data breaches’
The majority of companies have experienced at least one accidental data breach, with careless email practices the most common cause.
Facebook breach ‘could leave thousands of apps vulnerable’
Thousands of third-party apps and websites that use Facebook tokens could also be at risk as a result of the social network's recent data breach, researchers claim.
Superfast broadband ‘brings £9bn in benefits’ to UK firms
A new government report reveals British businesses have benefited by £9 billion from the rollout of superfast broadband.
Google shows off new IoT tech
Google has introduced new IoT-focused software and hardware at its recent Cloud Next conference.
Ransomware not as much of a concern to businesses, despite high cost
Organisations are not as worried about ransomware as they were a year ago, despite naming it as one of the most expensive forms of cyber attacks.
Most business have cyber security vulnerability
Some 84 per cent of businesses tested have a cyber security vulnerability that can be exploited by hackers, according to a report by Rapid 7.
Businesses warned over university domain fraud
Crime reporting centre Action Fraud has urged businesses to be on the lookout for cyber crime involving spoofed university website domains.
Joint committee calls for government cyber security skills strategy
A parliamentary joint committee has called on the government to publish a cyber security skills strategy to help ensure the systems businesses use are secure.
IoT security spending ‘to reach $6 billion by 2023’
Spending on Internet of Things cyber security solutions will likely reach more than $6 billion by 2023, with both consumer and industrial markets driving this increase.
Security and risk management trends: What IT leaders should focus on
Business and IT leaders should pay attention to current trends in risk management in order to drive forward organisational success, says Gartner.
Hidden costs of data breaches increase expenses for businesses
The hidden costs of data breaches - from lost business to drops in productivity as employees work on recovery - are expensive and difficult for organisations to manage.
UK businesses ‘overconfident on cyber security’
UK organisations are overconfident when it comes to cyber security, with 75 per cent reporting they are better prepared for data breaches than others.
Government hands out millions to IoT startups
The government’s Innovate UK programme has handed out £8 million to businesses working on the Internet of Things, which should boost innovation in the country.
UK government publishes minimum cyber security standard
The UK government has issued a minimum cyber security standard for all its departments, which will help them meet Security Policy Framework obligations.
65% of UK SMEs unprepared for disruption
Most small businesses in the UK are not prepared for disruptions from internal and external threats, including cyber attacks, says a report by the FSB.
Security professionals expect rise in nation-state cyber attacks
Information security professionals largely think businesses will be more vulnerable to nation-state cyber attacks in the coming year, a new survey has revealed.
Small companies ‘fail to act after cyber attack’
Almost half of small businesses have suffered a cyber attack in the past year, but most of them did not take any action following the incident, says Hiscox.
Email is ‘the biggest threat vector facing businesses’
Email is a significant threat to businesses because it allows attackers to target employees, widely considered an organisational security weak link.
Just one-fifth of IT leaders ‘well prepared for cyber attacks’
Despite boards increasing investment in data security, just 22 per cent of chief information officers are well prepared for a cyber attack, says a new report.
One-third of businesses ‘would rather pay ransom than invest in cyber security’
Some 21 per cent of UK businesses would prefer to pay a ransom to hackers than proactively protect the firm by paying for cyber security measures.
Chancellor announces funding for SMEs to adopt digital technology
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced that the government will invest new funding for small businesses to adopt digital technology in an attempt to boost productivity.
Cyber attacks targeting Europe ‘up by nearly a third’
In the first quarter of 2018, Europe has seen a rise of almost a third in the number of cyber attacks targeting digital transactions, according to a new report.
Enterprise cyber security remediation strategies ‘as effective as chance’
The most common cyber security remediation strategies are as effective as random chance, despite the volume of vulnerabilities rising, says a new report.
WannaCry exploit ‘still threatening businesses’
The exploit that enabled last year’s global WannaCry attack is still present and a threat to businesses with unpatched systems, says a new report.
Cyber security breaches ‘declined in Q1 2018’
The number of cyber security breaches disclosed in the first quarter of 2018 fell, as did the number of days taken to disclose breaches, says a new report.
New chipset boosts physical endurance of IoT devices
A new chipset has been produced by Arm that is designed to deal with physical attacks on IoT devices.
New global alliance to help turn 5G into industrial force
A new global alliance has been formed with the aim of having 5G operational in the manufacturing sector by 2020.
Do not use ZTE, UK firms warned
UK firms have been warned not to use goods and services from Chinese firm ZTE for security reasons.
Microsoft announces new IoT security products
Microsoft has previewed its Azure Sphere range of products designed to secure the microcontrollers in devices connected to the Internet of Things.
Hackers can target organisations ‘within hours’
Cyber attackers can target organisations in just 15 hours, while it can take up to 300 hours for businesses to discover they have been breached, according to a new report.
New framework for cyber attack reporting introduced
The National Cyber Security Centre has introduced a new framework for reporting cyber attacks in an attempt to make the process more streamlined.
NCSC and NCA reveal cyber threat to UK businesses
The National Cyber Security Centre and National Crime Agency have revealed the scale of the cyber threat to UK businesses in a new report.
Ransomware remains a top cyber security threat
Ransomware is still a top cyber security threat for businesses around the world, found in 39 per cent of malware-related breaches in the last year.
Businesses ‘want to increase their IT staff to manage cyber security threats’
Almost one in four businesses believe they need to increase their IT staff by a quarter in order to manage the cyber security threat, a new survey has found.
Business leaders ’embarrassed to admit lack of cyber security knowledge’
Many businesses are failing to ask their CISO for key cyber security information as they are embarrassed about revealing their lack of knowledge of the issue.
Most European companies ‘unprepared for phishing attacks’
More than half (57 per cent) of European firms believe they are unprepared to deal with phishing attacks, according to a new report by Cofense.
Most companies ‘worried about attacks due to unsecured IoT device’
Some 97 per cent of organisations believe an attack due to unsecured Internet of Things devices will be ‘catastrophic’, says a new report.
C-suite ‘most likely to expose organisations to cyber attacks’
The C-suite is the most information security averse group in organisations, according to security professionals surveyed by Bitdefender in a new report.
Eight new cyber security threats per second reported in Q4 2017
Fileless malware and ransomware were two of the most significant cyber security threats in 2017, according to McAfee Labs’ latest Threats Report.
Cyber crime significant threat to business and economy, says government
A ‘perception gap’ between what the public thinks about cyber crime and the reality is putting businesses and the economy at risk, says a new government report.
Router-based espionage malware discovered
Businesses are being warned to be vigilant after a malware - present since 2012 and designed for cyber espionage - was discovered on a number of routers.
Chancellor prioritises technology in Spring Statement
Chancellor Philip Hammond has allocated funds for full-fibre broadband investment and the country’s first 5G testbeds in his Spring Statement.
Only half of ransomware victims recover data when paying
The number of companies affected by cyber attacks has fallen since 2016, but concerns remain about the lack of skilled security professionals within organisations, says a new report.
Met and City of London Police back cyber security certification scheme
The Metropolitan and City of London Police have thrown their weight behind a new national scheme to help businesses improve their cyber security.
Government to introduce new IoT security measures
The government has announced it will be working with industry to develop a new code of practice to improve security measures in Internet of Things devices.
PM highlights need for UK/EU data protection deal
The UK is hoping to maintain a close relationship with the EU in regards to data protection post-Brexit.
Companies uncertain about cyber security threats
Many businesses do not react quickly to cyber security threats due to uncertainty, according to the latest Global Advanced Threat Landscape Report by CyberArk.
Email attacks ‘a major pain point’ for organisations
Email could be the new "weakest link" in data security.
Cyber security still a concern for financial sector
Financial sector chief information security officers are still largely focused on cyber security, with most wanting to educate employees on the issue, says new research.
NCSC details impact of first year of operations in new report
The National Cyber Security Centre blocked 4.5 million spoofed government emails from reaching end users on average each month in its first year.
Ransomware detections ‘rose more than 90% in 2017’
Ransomware attacks on businesses rose by 90 per cent in 2017, while incidents of cryptocurrency mining also rose, according to Malwarebytes research.
ONS: Businesses facing more cyber crime in last year
Businesses have experienced 63 per cent more cyber crime in the year to September 2017, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Government’s Digital Charter sets online standards
The government has published its Digital Charter, which will set out the standards for businesses and individuals online, with a focus on security.
Home Office publishes report into costs of cyber crime
The Home Office has published a report into the costs of cyber crime, providing a framework that will be used for estimating these expenses in future.
NCSC chief: UK will face major cyber attack
The chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre has suggested the UK could experience a significant cyber attack within the next two years.
60% of enterprises ‘will run majority of IT off-premises by 2019’
IT leaders are embracing new service-orientated IT solutions and will be using data as a differentiator in 2018, according to a new study by 451 Research.
ICO issues guidance over processor security flaws
The Information Commissioner’s Office has told businesses they should patch their systems to protect data from the security flaws found in Intel, AMD and ARM processors.
More cyber attacks on critical infrastructure expected in 2018
2018 will likely see more cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, including water and transport, according to a new survey of industry experts.
Non-malware attacks ‘rose significantly in 2017’
Non-malware cyber attacks were the biggest threat to businesses last year, making up 52 per cent of attacks, according to research by Carbon Black.
Survey shows low adoption of industrial cyber security
Industrial enterprises are not moving quickly to adopt cyber security measures, while just a third monitor for suspicious behaviour, a new survey has revealed.
Ransomware attacks have increased 2,000% since 2015
Ransomware attacks have increased by 2,000 per cent since 2015, rising to hundreds of thousands of detections in September 2017, according to a Malwarebytes report.
High-speed quantum encryption ‘could secure the internet’
US researchers have developed a new system incorporating quantum computing to fight against hackers by creating a new form of encryption.
Organisations claim confidence in cyber security ‘but many are unprepared’
A new report has found that although most businesses reported confidence in their cyber security measures, but many are not prepared to protect sensitive information.
Study: IoT exposes businesses to greater risk
A new report has found that businesses are not equipped to deal with threats to cyber security that the Internet of Things presents.
Slow technology adoption linked to low productivity
The Confederation of British Industry has linked slow technology adoption to low business productivity, encouraging companies to take up the cloud, cyber security and mobile technologies.
FT Cyber Security Summit Europe sees experts discuss landscape
The FT Cyber Security Summit Europe has taken place in London, featuring keynote speeches from the former director of GCHQ and the European commissioner for the security union.
Cyber threats ‘evolving faster than businesses can respond to’
The 2017 Resilience Report by RedSeal has found that the cyber threat landscape is evolving faster than security teams can respond to, leaving them exposed.
NAO releases findings into WannaCry NHS investigation
The National Audit Office has released a report into the WannaCry attack, revealing that the Department of Health was warned about the threat of cyber attacks a year prior.
Arm announces first industry framework for IoT security
Semiconductor firm Arm has announced it will be introducing a common industry-wide framework for building more secure Internet of Things devices.
Data breach investigations ‘should focus on business impact’
A researcher at McAfee has said that the focus of data breach investigations should be on the impact on a business, rather than the hacker and their motivations.
Cyber security ‘top concern for corporate IoT deployments’
New research commissioned by BlackBerry has found that cyber security is the top concern for corporate Internet of Things deployments.
Manufacturers rolling out updates to patch Krack WiFi vulnerability
Device manufacturers are beginning to introduce updates to patch the potentially devastating Krack WiFi vulnerability, which could see sensitive data intercepted.
GCHQ warns cyber threats ‘as big an issue as terrorism’
The director of GCHQ has said cyber attacks are now as big a threat to the UK as terrorism.
Global IT spend expected to reach $3.7 trillion in 2018
Research firm Gartner has revealed that global IT spend is expected to reach $3.7 trillion (£2.8 trillion) in 2018, rising by 4.3 per cent from this year.
Intel kicks off IoT Solutions World Congress 2017
This year’s IoT Solutions World Congress has launched in Barcelona, with Intel taking the chance to announce its Secure Device Onboard to bring devices online.
NCSC reviews its first year in new report
The National Cyber security Centre has issued a report into its first year of existence, revealing that it received a total of 1,131 incident reports.
Cost of cyber crime ‘rose by 23% in last year’
A new report from Accenture has revealed that the cost of cyber crime is rising, with it now costing businesses 23 per cent more than it did a year ago.
Category one cyber attack ‘will happen soon’, says NCSC
According to National Cyber Security Centre technical director Ian Levy, a ‘category one’ cyber attack is likely going to take place in the coming years.
76 per cent of UK councils experienced cyber attacks last year
More than three quarters of UK local councils have been the target of a cyber attack, while 50 per cent have been the victims of ransomware.
Cybercrime a ‘significant threat’ to businesses and individuals
A new report has detailed how cybercrime affects businesses and individuals, pointing to business email compromise and mobile malware as particular threats.
Report: Banking trojans significant threat in August
A new report has found that banking trojans were a major threat to businesses in August, with three found in the list of top ten most common malware programs.
Nokia expanding 5G portfolio
Nokia has announced it is boosting its ultra-broadband solutions to meet consumer demand in order to make the transition towards 5G smoother.
Cloud security market ‘to reach $12 billion by 2024’
A new report has found that the cloud security market will reach $12 billion by 2024, largely because of a rise in cloud data storage services and cyber attacks.
UK critical infrastructure ‘skipping basic cyber security checks’
A Freedom of Information request by Corero Network Security has found that the UK’s critical infrastructure is not carrying out necessary cyber security checks.
UK company boards not informed enough about cyber security
A government survey has found that UK businesses are struggling to provide their boards with enough information about cyber security threats.
techUK urges digital transformation of British business
The country’s technology association, techUK, has made a number of recommendations for the UK to ensure it is a global leader in the digital economy.
SMEs ‘better prepared for IoT security risks than large enterprises’
New research has found that SMEs are better prepared to protect themselves from threats presented by the Internet of Things (IoT) than larger enterprises.
Vodafone highlights importance of IoT security
Vodafone has highlighted the issue of security for the Internet of Things, pointing out how important it is data is kept protected on its way to data centres.
Ransomware set to continue in 2017
Kaspersky Labs has issued a new report that suggests that ransomware aimed at causing disruption will be a trend into the third quarter of 2017.
Businesses face fines of £17 million for not protecting against cyber attacks
The government has announced that UK businesses could face huge fines for not protecting themselves against cyber attacks, as part of an EU directive on cybersecurity.
Almost half of SMEs ‘plan to spend less than £1,000 on cyber security’
Almost half of British SMEs plan to spend less than £1,000 on cyber security, despite 16 per cent of these businesses falling victim to a cyber attack in the last year.
90% of consumers think security measures should be built into IoT devices
Awareness of the security risks associated with the Internet of Things is rising, but more work needs to be done to tackle the dangers of cyber crime.
Parliament targeted in cyberattack
A cyberattack has targeted the UK Parliament, resulting in up to 90 MPs’ email accounts being hacked, with reports of passwords being sold online.
IoT ‘top priority’ for business digital transformations
A new survey has revealed that the Internet of Things is the top priority for almost all businesses pushing forward with digital transformations.
Current IoT malware activity ‘more than double that of 2016’
A new report has revealed that the levels of Internet of Things malware activity is more than double that seen in 2016, with compromised devices posing huge threats.
Malware discovered to be delivered via mouse hover
Analysts have revealed that hackers are attacking businesses through malicious PowerPoint presentations, which deliver malware when users hover over a link.
Password manager OneLogin suffers data breach
Password manager service OneLogin has been affected by a data breach, which could result in businesses and consumers seeing their sensitive information compromised.
Fingerprint readers open up hacking vulnerabilities, expert says
Following the global ransomware attack, users should be cautious when using fingerprint authorisation on their phones, a cyber security expert has warned.
Ericsson and Microsoft team up on IoT
Ericsson and Microsoft are collaborating to speed up the Internet of Things for businesses around the world, making it faster for them to launch IoT services.
TechUK launches new manifesto ahead of general election
TechUK has launched a manifesto calling for better productivity and a trade deal that will allow the technology sector to flourish outside of the EU.
Microsoft labels global ransomware attack a ‘wake up call’
After the WannaCry ransomware attack hit organisations around the world, Microsoft has said it should serve as a wake up call for executives to prioritise security.
New funding for semiconductor facility in Wales announced
New funding, totaling £38 million, has been announced for a new facility to create compound semiconductors for use in developing 5G and robotics.
Google and Facebook victims of phishing scam
A phishing scam has successfully targeted Google and Facebook, resulting in the need for all businesses to ensure their security systems are robust.
Healthcare data breaches saw sharp rise in March
Data breaches in the healthcare sector saw a large increase in March, putting patient data at risk
IBM and ABB collaborate on industrial AI solutions
IBM is to partner with automation firm ABB Group to provide artificial intelligence Internet of Things solutions for industrial customers.
Microsoft launches IoT SaaS for businesses
Microsoft has launched IoT Central, which is intended to help businesses take advantage of the Internet of Things without needing cloud expertise.
Security is still businesses’ top concern over IoT
A new survey has found that security still tops the list of concerns around the Internet of Things (IoT), while separate research revealed that just seven per cent of organisations have a clear Industrial IoT strategy.
Almost half of businesses hit by cyber breaches in last year
Almost seven in ten large enterprises have reported being the target of a cyber breach or attack in the last year, according to new government statistics.
Wonga suffers data breach affecting 270,000 customers
A data breach has left thousands of Wonga customers concerned about their personal data
Almost 1.4 billion data records ‘compromised in 2016’
The latest Breach Level Index by Gemalto has revealed that almost 1.4 billion data records were compromised in 2016 in a total of 1,792 data breaches.
Ofcom to fine BT £42 million over broadband contracts
Ofcom to hand down heavy fine to BT over breached contracts, which left businesses without the high-speed broadband services they relied on.
Wireless network based on infrared rays developed
Dutch researchers have developed a new wireless network based on infrared rays, which will help reduce congestion on wifi networks and provide every connected device its own ray of light.
Chancellor announces 5G funding in Budget
Chancellor Philip Hammond has used his first Budget to announce extra funding for technological research, including 5G, robotic systems and driverless cars.
Intel report reveals ‘misaligned incentives’ benefitting cyber criminals
Intel has revealed that ‘misaligned incentives’ are benefitting cyber criminals, but that enterprises can learn from them in order to correct the misalignments.
Supply chain threatened by data breaches
Supply chains present risks for businesses. You can ensure that yours is protected by implementing the right IT security measures, like WatchGuard.
Google explains how it scans apps for malware
Google has detailed how it scans apps for malware in a blog post, explaining that the company relies on a number of metrics to establish if the app is malicious.
Three-quarters of firms currently capturing IoT data
Research has revealed that 71 per cent of businesses are gathering data for IoT initiatives but that security is still a concern.


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