CYBER INSIGHTS: Wednesday 18 December 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel – CYBERInsights Small Business Cybersecurity News

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Gibraltar: Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 07:00 CET

CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights
The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity News
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Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
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1). ECOMMERCE TRENDS IN THE UK: Key Insights for Business from Mollie.com – Everything you need to know about ecommerce in the UK: trends, insights, data, and tips from industry experts – Mollie.com. The UK’s ecommerce market is among Europe’s largest and most advanced, evolving rapidly alongside the country’s broader transformations. To succeed in this competitive landscape, understanding consumer behavior is essential. Why do shoppers abandon carts? What features build trust? Which payment methods are preferred? This guide from Mollie.com dives into these questions, offering expert insights, data, and actionable tips to help businesses optimize conversions and build customer loyalty in the UK. Explore how to meet consumer expectations and stay ahead in this dynamic market.

2). DATA PROTECTION: UK Government Proposes Data Reforms with Input from ICO The UK government has unveiled new proposals aimed at updating the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), focusing on data processing, automated decision-making, and international data transfers. This marks the third attempt at reforming data laws in as many years under the Labour Party’s leadership. The latest initiative, the Data Use and Access Bill, introduced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is currently under review in the House of Lords. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has provided feedback on the bill, expressing support for provisions that would strengthen its enforcement capabilities. The proposed changes aim to improve consistency in data breach reporting, aligning standards between the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and the UK GDPR

3). PHISHING & Understanding the Threat of Phishing. – CyberKPI: Phishing, a deceptive cybercrime technique, poses a significant threat to Small SMEs globally, impacting them financially and operationally. Small Businesses are particularly vulnerable to Phishing attacks due to their limited resources and often inadequate cybersecurity measures. Cybercriminals exploit the lack of sophisticated IT security infrastructure in SMEs to launch successful Phishing campaigns, leading to substantial financial losses and reputational damage.

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