Ticketmaster is the latest big brand to come under fire following a data breach that has led to the loss of 40,000 customer details. more»

Challenging the perception that cyber criminals are more concerned with large firms than smaller enterprises, Martin McTague, policy director at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), offers micro company owners a wake up call with some crucial cyber security action points. more»

Many SMEs are downplaying the importance of the threat of cyber crime, despite the fact that the average cost of a single breach can reach £1,570. more»

Business Advice unpicks one of the growing threats to small companies, asking what is CEO fraud, before consulting two experts on the typical tactics employed by scammers and how owners can protect their firm. more»

With new data protection laws just four months away, the government has handed final guidelines to business owners unsure of their responsibilities. more»

There were at least two million instances of online fraud in England Wales in 2016, making it the most widespread form of crime, according to a parliamentary report. more»

Whilst most business owners are now well aware of the importance of security, many are unaware that one of the biggest threats comes from their own employees. A surprising number are intentionally leaking company information. more»

The guide follows government-led research, published earlier this year, which found that 45 per cent of micro businesses had identified an online breach in the last 12 months. more»

The UK government has announced a new data protection bill to give individuals greater control of their online data, with businesses facing non-compliance fines of up to £17m. more»

What chance do micro businesses and entrepreneurs have to protect against ransomeware attack? The answer is that they have a good chance, if they know what to do and what not to do. more»