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November 2020 Data Breach Roundup
Friday, 4 December 2020Data breaches happen all the time, affecting organisations in all sectors and of all sizes, including private companies, educational establishments, charities and government bodies.
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Why remote working has exacerbated cyber-security concerns
Wednesday, 21 October 2020The ‘rule of six’ has been in place since 14 September, with fines levied for those who break it and now we are seeing even more drastic restrictions reimposed. So what does this mean for the UK’s cyber-security?
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New Management Team at UK’s Leading Data Breach Solicitors, Hayes Connor
Thursday, 10 September 2020Arriving on the scene in 2018, Hayes are now the UK’s leading data breach specialists. With a team of 15 lawyers and assistants, and a wealth of collective experience, the team are paving the way in all things data breach, cyber security, and online fraud.
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Ticking time bomb for ransomware attacks following large scale Blackbaud incident
Monday, 10 August 2020It has recently been reported that tech firm Blackbaud was targeted by a ransomware attack in May with at least 12 universities and 50 charities affected in the UK and North America.
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Businesses could lose half their customer base
Tuesday, 4 August 2020Research carried out by customer experience specialist Genesys has revealed that 45% of consumers would stop using a company’s products or services following a data breach.
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National Cyber Security Centre launches tool to keep data safe during pandemic
Tuesday, 21 July 2020As millions of people continue working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, the NCSC has launched a new tool to support individuals and businesses to comply with their data protection obligations.
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Nearly a third of employees are handling more data
Wednesday, 15 July 2020A survey conducted by data management business DSA Connect has found that 30% of employees are handling more data and that more than a third (37%) anticipated an increase in both the number and value of data breach fines by 2025.
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Cybersecurity coalition exposes outdated law hampering defence efforts
Wednesday, 8 July 2020A coalition of cybersecurity experts, including leading consultancies and software specialists, is calling for the government to reform the thirty-year-old Computer Misuse Act which currently prohibits access to any computer system without the owner’s consent.
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UK suffered largest financial losses following cyber attacks
Wednesday, 24 June 2020A recent survey amongst eight countries has revealed that a UK based financial services firm suffered the largest financial loss following a cyber-attack last year.
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Businesses advised to prioritise cybersecurity
Thursday, 14 May 2020The Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause significant disruption to businesses. Cybersecurity should remain a priority concern according to data breach and cybercrime specialist Hayes Connor Solicitors.
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