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WordPress Resources at SiteGround

WordPress is an award-winning web software, used by millions of webmasters worldwide for building their website or blog. SiteGround is proud to host this particular WordPress installation and provide users with multiple resources to facilitate the management of their WP websites: Expert WordPress Hosting SiteGround provides superior WordPress hosting focused on speed, security and customer [...]

2023-02-08T21:18:33+00:00August 15th, 2018|

When is cyber crime just a crime?

Changes in technology, changes in process, changes in cover; why businesses need to understand what cyber insurance covers. Technology has changed the face of business in Britain. Over the last 20 years, the way we use technology has completely altered and for many of us, has made the way we work unrecognizable compared to how [...]

2023-02-08T17:20:53+00:00January 10th, 2018|

Cyber Attacks – Cyber Liability Insurance

Did you know there are 10,000 cyber attacks on SME’s each week? Facts regarding cyber attacks: 50% increase in cyber attacks since 2011 87% of small businesses experienced a data breach in 2012 UK cyber crime costs £27 billion per year Average cost of a data breach for an SME is £65,000 Currently it is [...]

2023-02-08T21:19:00+00:00September 29th, 2016|

Tips to stay secure online this Christmas

Retail customers need extra vigilance against cyber crime during the festive spree It is estimated that billions of pounds will be spent, mainly using debit and credit cards online over the Christmas period, you may well be distracted by all the bargains and not take as many precautions as normal regarding the security of your [...]

2023-02-08T21:19:18+00:00December 10th, 2015|

15 ways to reduce your cyber liability risk

Take these steps to help reduce your cyber liability risk With cybercrime and data breaches increasing at an alarming rate in the UK, basic risk management can help to stop or reduce your exposure in suffering an incident. We recommend that all businesses take steps to review and implement procedures to help minimise the chances of [...]

2023-02-08T21:20:23+00:00October 18th, 2015|

UK Businesses targeted by fake invoice scams

UK businesses targeted by fraud The first 6 months of 2015 has brought a sharp increase of fake invoices being sent out to small businesses according to Action Fraud. Almost 750 companies have reported falling for this scam between January and June 2015.  A stark increase compared to the 603 victims throughout 2014. This number [...]

2023-02-08T17:38:19+00:00September 1st, 2015|

Cyber liability insurance D&O claims may be on the rise

Business directors need protection with cyber liability insurance A leading UK lawyer has warned that UK companies need to recognise the risk of cyber-related D&O (directors’ and officers’) liability claims. After a succession of large-scale data breaches targeted at corporate heavyweights such as Target, Adobe, Sony and the well-documented complex malware attacks Heartbleed bug, Regin [...]

2023-02-08T21:19:48+00:00August 10th, 2015|

Top 5 reasons businesses need Cyber Liability Insurance

UK businesses are under attack - here's why you need Cyber Liability Insurance Below are five facts about cyber attacks on businesses in the UK that may surprise you: There are 10,000 cyber attacks on SME’s each week 50% increase in cyber attacks since 2011 87% of small businesses experienced a data breach in 2012 UK [...]

2023-02-08T21:19:53+00:00April 10th, 2015|
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