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Receiving money from your customers as an online store is almost always done using a third-party payment processor, which means that much of the security around payment method and credit card security isn’t your responsibility, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other risks to you. Fraud is a big problem in the online retail and services space, particularly in some specific ind...
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Innovation in the security and agricultural sector thanks to ZIVA, the patrol and inspection robot... Edinburgh-based Casta Spes Technologies (CST), a startup which was founded by 24-year-old graduates, Selby Cary and Michael McDonald has created a robotic security vehicle offering security and inspection solutions across many sectors including agriculture, energy and construction. We previousl...
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The life of a small business can sometimes be tricky. You have to battle to build an organisation from the ground up. So when you finally work your way up to the gold standard, and you have your very own offices, you’re going to want to make sure they’re protected. That’s basic stuff, really.  It’s for that reason that every small business owner should consider havi...
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The lowdown on Blink Identity, the tech startup that is innovating how facial recognition is used...  As we have said many times in various ways, the future of everything is digital, technological, whether artificial intelligence or smart, personalised marketing. We’ve already seen advertisements personalised to you as you pass by with your phone broadcasting to them, but what if those...
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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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Whether it’s protecting a website or network against cyber attacks or securing the physical premises a business occupies, security is an important consideration. As a small business owner, you can’t afford to learn the hard way just how important security is to your continued survival. Fortunately, good security isn’t difficult to achieve. Here are five pieces of the most essent...
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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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Bank Account Phishing Tricks You Should Know About Phishing scams are emails or phone calls by criminals aimed at stealing sensitive information from you so they could access your current accounts, savings accounts, business accounts or credit card. Up to 156 million phishing emails are sent every day. The fraudster pretends to be an authorized representative from your bank and usually wants you...
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Cyber security is one of the most talked about issues in the twenty-first century. We are constantly told to increase our security practices and to be aware of the various cyber threats that exist. Recent cyber-attacks on big businesses, such as Sony, Staples and the Home Depot, have been particularly embarrassing. But how do startups ensure maximum security with limited resources?  Below ar...
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