Cyber-security breaches continue to be a problem for all types of organisations. According to a survey by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, four in 10 businesses and a quarter of charities reported experiencing cyber-attacks in the past 12 months. While organisations are always at risk from a cyber-attack, there may be a… Read more »
Beginning 6th April 2022, all employers across Great Britain will be required to adhere to new regulations pertaining to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). It’s imperative for employers to understand what changes may be necessary to keep workers safe and avoid non-compliance. The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 requires all employers… Read more »
Cyber-security practices for an electronic device must be considered at all times—even beyond the working life of the device itself. While computers, smartphones, tablets and other devices may eventually be retired from use, that does not mean that they cannot still present a potential cyber-risk for their owners. A key cyber-security step that should not… Read more »
Ransomware is a type of malware that holds a victim’s data or devices hostage. While many organisations may already be familiar with this type of cyber-threat, it has now become more common for cyber-criminals to take this type of attack one step further. Cyber-security organisations have begun to warn firms about the rise of ‘extortionware’…. Read more »
Although utilising an electronic signing service can be a convenient way for your organisation to digitally sign and exchange important documents (eg contracts, tax documents and legal materials) with stakeholders, doing so also carries significant cyber-security risks. Cyber-criminals can utilise a variety of scamming techniques to trick electronic signing service users into sharing sensitive information,… Read more »
The financial cost to a business from disruption of an IT system can be significant. But there are a few easy steps that will help prevent it happening in the first place. Have a look at our video to see for yourself. For other tips on protecting your business please complete the form below… Read more »
The seasonal flu is a consistent, annual threat that employers across all industries must account for. The resulting wave of illness can cause increased absenteeism and decreased productivity. This year’s flu season will require even greater planning and preparation by employers, given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With the continuing high frequency of COVID-19 cases, the… Read more »
Whilst 2020 has been the year of furloughing and lockdowns, hackers certainly haven’t been furloughed and they certainly haven’t stopped their activities…in fact they have increased! Cyber attacks are on the increase and it is small and medium-sized businesses that are the victims, largely because remote working is making things easier for them. But why… Read more »
Unfortunate as it may be, crime is a constant threat in today’s world. When considering the threats and risks that may befall a business, it is important that criminal activity be considered. Many employers may believe that they are not vulnerable or not being targeted, but the truth is that criminals should be considered a… Read more »
I’m grateful to one of our Cyber insurers, CFC Underwriting for this update. Public concern about the virus’s spread as well as remote working is creating opportunities for cybercriminals. This advisory provides some background on these risks along with some easy-to-implement steps that businesses can follow to avoid falling victim. Increased remote working can open… Read more »
