Lapses in cybersecurity can kill small businesses, lobby group says By Tamlin Magee The UK’s definition of an SME — a small to medium enterprise — is any business with…
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Half of Brit small biz hit by cyber crime. 10% spend zilch on infosec
See no evil, hear no evil, suffer evil. By John Leyden Almost half (48 per cent) of Britain’s small businesses were hit by cyber-crime in the last year, with 10…
Alert: Small businesses tricked into laundering money
Small businesses should be on the lookout for a new type of scam which involves overseas investors tricking victims into laundering money, warns the National Fraud Intelligence Bureaus (NFIB) Proactive…
Huge rise in hack attacks as cyber-criminals target small businesses
Experts say consequences for SMEs that ignore security risks can be disastrous. Mark Smith It seemed like just another ordinary day for staff at vehicle hire company MNH Platinum. Little…
Data privacy assessment tool for SMEs launched by ICO
Good practice of data protection “can lead to better, more efficient customer service and help to protect and enhance reputation. by Shannon Greenhalgh An online self-assessment tool has been launched…
Top 10 cybersecurity must-dos
The biggest threats we face in business today are digital attacks. The head of client propositions at BSI walks us through the cybersecurity checklist. By Toni Allen Small businesses have…