CYBER INSIGHTS: Friday 20 December 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel – CYBERInsights Small Business Cybersecurity News

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Gibraltar: Friday 20 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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Post Impressions:

1). HAVE A CYBERSAFE XMAS!: A Holiday Tale of Cybersecurity: Staying Safe While Staying Merry As the holiday season draws near, many of us are gearing up to travel, celebrate with loved ones, and share joyful moments on social media. However, this season of cheer also comes with hidden risks that cybercriminals are ready to exploit. Tomas Stamulis, Chief Security Officer at Surfshark, highlights key concerns about holiday social media habits and offers practical tips to stay secure: We warmly encourage you to embrace the mantra: “Disconnect to Reconnect this Holiday Season.” Take a break from screens and immerse yourself in offline joys like cooking, playing games, or taking walks with loved ones. It’s the little moments shared in person that create lasting holiday memories. Feliz Navidad!

2). THREAT INTEL 2025: Netwrix Identifies Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025 – Cybersecurity vendor Netwrix has unveiled its predictions for pivotal IT security trends set to shape the landscape in 2025. The insights, shared by Ilia Sotnikov, Security Strategist at Netwrix, highlight how emerging technologies and regulatory developments will challenge organisations of all sizes to adapt their strategies and fortify their defences. The predictions include AI will enhance business operations, but security basics will remain crucial, Social engineering attacks will become more sophisticated. Malicious actors will bombard organisations with highly effective spear Phishing, business email compromise and Deepfake voice and video call campaigns

3). IDENTITY THEFT & Guarding Against Identity Theft – CyberKPI: Identity Theft refers to the act of stealing personal information to commit fraud, impacting both individuals and businesses. In the UK, it is estimated that identity fraud costs businesses approximately £2.7 billion annually, a staggering figure that highlights the vulnerability of Small Businesses in particular. These smaller enterprises often lack the robust cybersecurity measures that larger corporations might possess, making them easier targets for identity thieves. Alarmingly, only 13% of fraud cases are reported to the relevant authorities, indicating a significant level of underreporting and a potential lack of awareness regarding the risks involved. Businesses are 67% more likely to experience a cyber incident than a physical theft, underscoring the importance of digital security in today’s business environment.

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