CYBER INSIGHTS: Wednesday 04 December 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel – CYBERInsights Small Business Cybersecurity News

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Gibraltar: Wednesday 04 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
& Intel …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
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1). CYBERCRIME & PUNISHMENT: SMARTPHONE SECURITY – Prolific thieves jailed after handling millions of pounds worth of Smartphones as Metropolitan Police step up efforts to tackle Organised Cybercrime. Four men have been sentenced to prison after detectives dismantled a London-based phone theft gang responsible for handling over 5,000 stolen devices. The gang targeted victims in the capital, stealing their phones and using them to access bank accounts, siphoning off thousands of pounds. Prosecutors estimate the group generated approximately £650,000 by selling the stolen phones. The overall financial impact on the victims, assuming the phones were purchased new, could reach up to £5.1 million during the gang’s 18-month operation

2). BEST PRACTICE: PASSWORD MANAGEMENT – Essential Password Management Solutions for Small Businesses in 2025. Password managers have become essential. With Cybercrime at an all-time high, criminals are increasingly exploiting weak passwords to steal personal data and access financial accounts. A reliable password manager enables you to create and store highly secure passwords, easily accessible and synced across all your devices. However, choosing the right password manager can be challenging, as it depends on your specific needs and budget. To help you decide we’ve compiled a Top 5 of recommended providers for 2025. To help in the selection the password manager for your needs we have re-researched and produced our Top 5 Password Managers for 2025

3). DEPLOYING CLOUD STORAGE: DEPLOYING CLOUD STORAGE: In the dynamic landscape of modern business, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face challenges that can significantly impact their operations. However, with the advent of Cloud computing, these businesses now have access to powerful tools that can revolutionize how they manage data storage and Cybersecurity. Let’s delve into how Cloud solutions can benefit SMEs in these crucial areas. Traditionally, SMEs have struggled with managing data due to limited resources for hardware infrastructure and IT personnel. Cloud storage addresses these challenges by offering scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions. Cloud computing has emerged as a game-changer for SMEs seeking to optimize data management and bolster Cybersecurity defences

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