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It’s been just over one month since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into practice, but already, some businesses have fallen foul of the new legislation.   Since May 25th, the watchdog that oversees the regulation has received more than 1,300 complaints and businesses have logged 60 breaches of people’s personal data with the watchdog....

An expert has warned that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may cause businesses to pay ransom demands from criminals as they could be a cheaper option when compared with GDPR fines. George Kurtz, chief executive of ­cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, said that “the price of admission of ransomware just went up” after the introduction of...

The advent of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) should bring with it some feelings of reassurance and heightened security. However, some cybercriminals are using it to their advantage in order to exploit unknowing users. According to the Independent, fraudsters have been posing as banks over email and using GDPR as an excuse to extract...

Big data is much more than just a large amount of facts and figures. The definition of big data has adapted over time, but can be currently defined as collection of a large amount of data and the ability to use it to one’s advantage. In fact, big data hit the headlines last month when...

A new survey conducted by security and systems management company Tanium indicates that 40% of businesses feel more exposed to cyber attacks than ever before – and there is good reason for it. The truth is it’s easier than ever for someone to become a hacker and with GDPR just around the corner, it is vital...

New research from multi-cloud data management firm Vertias Technologies has suggested a lack of trust in businesses’ ability to protect data, and that consumers will penalise those who fail. The statistics are taken from Veritas’ Global Data Privacy Consumer Study, which reveals insights from 12,500 consumers across 14 countries, including 1,000 consumers from the UK....

With an exponential increase in data production in the last decade many companies are finding that their private clouds can no longer handle peak-time demand; this is leading to a shift in hybrid cloud usage. But when moving to a hybrid system, will your colocation provider meet your specific needs? Make sure you consider these...

The UK is now the most targeted nation for cyber-attacks following a 134% rise in hijacking attempts against British machines and soaring ransomware attacks. That’s according to Malwarebytes’ annual State of Malware report, that reveals UK-bound ransomware has increased by 165%. On a global basis, ransomware targeting businesses also saw a 90% hike over the...

Despite an overall decrease in fraudulent activities and computer misuse in 2017, the latest reports from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that targeted incidents of computer misuse and malware against businesses are on the rise. The increase in business-related cybersecurity crime, the report claims, is being driven by a massive 145 percent...

With the implementation date of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) fast approaching, businesses are faced with the challenges of compliance by 25th May 2018. As digital technology continues to transform the way in which we live, and “big data” becomes increasingly integrated with traditional business analytics, it’s important that the legal framework for data...

Any new business legislation can be a minefield. But the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation from the European Union (EU), due to come into force this May, is causing maximum confusion for businesses across the UK as they struggle to get to grips with what the new laws will mean for them and...