information security

Nearly 70% of UK Firms Hit by a Cyber-Attack in 2018

Over two-thirds of UK firms have fallen victim to a cyber-attack over the past year, with many claiming they don’t get enough guidance from the government on how to combat threats, according to RedSeal. Read full story.
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 10th December 2018
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Former headteacher prosecuted for unlawfully obtaining school children’s personal information

A former headteacher has been fined in court for unlawfully obtaining school children’s personal data from previous schools where he worked. Darren Harrison of Twickenham, obtained the information from two primary schools were he had worked, and uploaded it to his then current school’s server. As he had no lawful reason to process the personal […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 6th December 2018
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Majority of UK consumers losing trust in firms that lack strong data security credentials

The arrival of new data privacy regulations, increased conversations around data security, and personal experiences of privacy issues have made UK consumers more wary about data security practices of the companies they are dealing with. Consumers are now asking questions about how firms and retailers are storing their personal and financial data and how strong their […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 5th December 2018
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Reported Cybercrime Jumps 14% in England

There has been an increase in the volume of cybercrime incidents reported to English police of 14% over the past two financial years, according to a new report. Think tank Parliament Street filed Freedom of Information (FOI) requests with the country’s police forces, asking for a breakdown of Computer Misuse Act crimes which involve hacking, […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 4th December 2018
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