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4 in 5 people are sharing too much information on social media, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks
New research from Tessian reveals the extent to which people post online and how hackers exploit this information for sophisticated social engineering attacks
- 2 February 2021
Elon Musk and the meteoric rise of Bitcoin
In a turbulent week whereby a billionaire sent the price of Bitcoin surging, The Commentator examines the implications for the credibility of cryptocurrency and the watershed moment whereby investment in crypto became a mainstream practice
- 2 February 2021
Two thirds of UK businesses see digital skills shortfall as biggest challenge in 2021
Major survey of large and medium sized UK businesses reveals a huge shortfall in digital skills amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to calls for increased training and support for workers
- 27 January 2021
Cyber security predictions 2021 – view from the experts
With the Covid-19 outbreak causing serious security concerns for businesses around the globe and companies struggling to properly protect devices and networks from outsider threats, The Commentator interviewed an array of leading cyber security experts to uncover the biggest challenges this year and the impact they will have on business confidence and security over the next 12 months
- 26 January 2021
Over half of UK businesses cite security concerns as biggest barrier to public cloud adoption
New research from Centrify reveals that security remains a key roadblock in cloud adoption, according to a poll of 200 business chiefs in the UK
- 21 January 2021
Report calls for ‘digital overhaul’ of UK government to enhance green credentials
Britain needs a broad and ambitious national vision for a digital green future if it is to embrace the opportunities of the future, says major new report called Connected Citizens from Public Policy Projects
- 21 January 2021
Three quarters of businesses plan to boost market research budgets to win new customers in 2021
Businesses accelerate market research budgets as Covid crisis causes a rethink of customer communications strategies, according to Stravito research
- 21 January 2021
SH Capital Ltd launches in Dubai to empower SMEs with global banking services
Fintech provider to reconnect businesses with international banking services, digital treasury management solutions, risk management and cash investment products
- 21 January 2021
Remote working jobs in UK triple during Covid-19 pandemic
In November last year, about 80,700 jobs allowing remote working were advertised, a big jump from 26,600 in November 2019, recruiters New Street Consulting Group
- 20 January 2021
Ministry of Defence under fire over 18% rise in data breaches
New data reveals a sharp rise in data breach incidents reported by the Ministry of Defence, putting the security of individuals at risk
- 20 January 2021
Confidence grows in public cloud despite security fears, says Barracuda study
Global survey of 800 IT chiefs uncovers evolving attitudes about cloud networking, with 56% of respondents struggling to ensure seamless availability and “always-on” access to cloud applications for their organisations.
- 20 January 2021
Hackney Council hit with ransomware attack
Confidential documents have been stolen by a cyber criminal group who hacked Hacknet Council with a ransomware attached
- 12 January 2021
Over 50s at risk of a greater gender pay gap warns new report
A new study of official figures finds that employees aged over 50 are most impacted by the gender pay gap with the difference in salaries reaching almost 25 per cent.
- 12 January 2021
Business Email Compromise attacks have surged in popularity over 2020, says new Barracuda research
New report from Barracuda looks at the latest ways cybercriminals launch spear-phishing attacks and exploit compromised email accounts
- 18 December 2020
Two-thirds of businesses bracing for Covid-themed phishing surge in new year
Businesses expect to be hit with Covid-themed phishing scams as cyber criminals seek to cash in on the global pandemic
- 18 December 2020
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