By Dave McKay | July 21, 2020
Number Two for Serious Cyberattacks
The UK is the second most frequent target of serious cyberattacks, according to a new report. Attacks classified as serious are ones attacking a country’s government agencies, critical infrastructure and high-tech companies, or financially inspired crimes that have netted proceeds to the value of one million dollars or more.
There were 47 attacks of this type from May 2006 to June 2020, including the attack on the Labour Party’s during the 2019 general election.
“No one can rest on their laurels when it comes to cybersecurity. This research highlights the frequency of cyberattacks which have devastatingly affected key political, social and economic institutions within different countries,” said Darren James, Cyber Security Expert at Specops Software.
As always, business must protect themselves using the three pillars of sound cyber security:
- Technology, such as firewalls and intrustion detection systems.
- Governance, including policies and procedures.
- Staff Training, in cybersecurity and data protection.
Source: ITProPortal