‘More Than Half’ of UK Businesses have STILL not addressed GDPR It has now been over four months since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25th, unifying the different levels of data protection across the EU and tackling the issue of exporting data outside the EU. With its main focus being […]
Tag Archives: IT security
Bugs & Hackers – Top Targets in 2015
It’s estimated that 96% of all corporations have been hacked – and the list includes a surprising number of well-known names. Here’s our round-up of famous firms (and faces) who have been targeted by the career cybercriminals this year: British Airways, Merseyside Police, Wirral Council, The Conservative Party, Crimestoppers (and 300 others) – all […]
Cybersecurity over the Festive Season: Ten Top Tips
If you’re looking forward to the Christmas holidays, the hackers are too. And while you’re relaxing or on the work from home tick-over roster, they’re rubbing their hands in glee at what is considered a cyber version of open season: there is usually a sharp rise in hacker attacks around Christmas and New Year when […]
Savvy Security for Smartphone Addicts
Smartphones – they’re like part of the human body, aren’t they? Part everyday communication tool, part business asset, part entertainment centre, part comfort blanket, they’ve become so ubiquitous as to be indispensable. But you have to unplug yourself, put it down and leave it alone sometimes… and that’s where your phone or tablet can be […]
IT Security – Try This!
Lesson of the day from Ghost has been to keep an eye on your IT security, and in particular, to make sure your password is up to scratch. As a special treat, we’ve found a site that will put your password through its paces. https://howsecureismypassword.net/ Tap in your password and see how long it would […]
IT Security In Your Pocket
If you’re anything like us, your mobile device is so important to you that it’s a part of the business and a part of the family – heck, it’s practically part of the body. So in that case, security is an unavoidable issue. Here are a few handy hints to keep your phone safe and protected: […]
Would Your Password Pass The Test?
It’s always a good idea to have a strong password – it’s an important weapon in the war against hackers and will help to protect you from malicious software. This is because it’s the initial defence mechanism regarding access to your computer. So how do you make sure you have a strong password? It’s pretty […]