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Could cyber security be the final line of defence for SMES in these turbulent times? Sarah Knowles, senior security consultant at Nexor, highlights the measures you could have in place.While many companies will have switched to complete remote operations and embraced the change and adapted to what is a new way of working and living, some will have neglected the very basics of security. Sadly, this...
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WebARX creates a COVID-19 cyber threats page to collect all the cyber attacks and online threats surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic As the COVID-19 virus has led many to work from home, scammers are taking advantage. WebARX, an Estonian web security company was inspired by the #hackthecrisis movement to do their part in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. On late Friday evening on 20th of March, WebA...
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The innovative platform that is on a mission to identify and reduce risky workforce behaviours We have all heard about serious breaches of security in this organisation or that because of something as simple as an employee leaving a folder on the train, or having their laptop stolen. In the movies, nerdy but cool hackers sit in the middle of high-tech setups in some abandoned warehouse hacking in...
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InsurTech businesses take note! Lloyd’s Lab is back and they are seeking solutions that have the potential to create real commercial value for the Lloyd’s market.  Based in the heart of the world’s specialist insurance market, Lloyd’s Lab offers an environment where new ideas, concepts and products can be tested with the support and active involvement of the world&rsq...
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London-based cyber-security startup PixelPin want to simplify security using image-based authentication to replace passwords.  Passwords need to be long and complicated in order to be in any way secure, and that means they can become difficult to remember; especially if you use a different password for every website and service you use. There is a surprisingly low login success rate with pa...
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Belfast-based software cyber security company Uleska this week announced that it has secured £500,000 in investment and sales, which will enable it to significantly grow product development and double its headcount. The company has raised £325,000 in investment from a combination of institutional and private investors, including Techstart NI, Clarendon Fund Managers and Dennis Mu...
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Cybercrime has become an increasingly worrying threat for modern businesses. Here are some handy simple tips to help your business fight cybercrime care of the team at Innovate UK. Cyber security has become an increasingly worrying threat for modern businesses. In the UK each year alone, cybercrime costs businesses up to £30 billion. Those who are left vulnerable and open to attack tend to ...
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upSTART startup pitch finalists for 2017, Nova Leah, specialists in cyber security solutions for medical devices, picked up the Grand Prix Startup of the Year Award at the Irish National Startup Awards 2018. Powered by Bank of Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, The National Startup Awards 2018, aim to support, recognise and applaud Irish based businesses on every stage of the entrepreneurial jo...
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We spoke with Heather Stratford, CEO at Stronger.tech, who suggested cyber security training is a must for all employees...The very foundation of a strong company depends on how secure it is. When it comes to protecting your company, there’s no such thing as ‘safe enough’. In a world of changing technologies, damaging cybercrime is a committed act that occurs every few seconds. E...
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Who launched political manifesto’s this week? Of course if you’ve in inkling into UK politics, you’ll know that the main political parties of the blue, red, yellow and green launched their manifesto’s in time for next month's general election. However also launched this week, one manifesto stood out to team Startacus. techUK, a leading body and trade association for t...
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