Archive Category: Cyber

Well actually, if you’re a small business owner, the chances of being a victim of cyber crime is now higher than ever …

WannaCry, a ransomware program that targets a vulnerability in outdated versions of Microsoft Windows, has spread across 150 countries and infected more than 230,000 computers since it was launched on 12th May.

Over the last 48 hours, news headlines have been dominated by the ransomware attack which has affected some NHS services and numerous other organisations around the world.

The number of small businesses falling victim to cyber-attacks is on the rise throughout the world, the Telegraph reports.

Research from Aviva, the UK’s largest commercial insurer, shows more than 2 in 5 (44%) businesses believe they are unlikely to be a target for cyber-crime, with almost a quarter (23%) admitting that whilst they are worried they are not sure what to do to protect themselves and 8% haven’t thought about the risk at all.

Many of us now do our Christmas shopping online. Who can argue with people doing this when it’s so convenient, quick and easy!