Equifax hacked! Equifax has reported that the company suffered a data breach affecting 143 million US clients. Apparently some UK customers were also compromised. In a report Equifax said that birth dates, addresses and US social security numbers had been stolen. Advice Be aware! If you have used ever used …

Identity theft – protect yourself. There are a number of very simple measures we can all take to protect ourselves online. Here is a generalised list of measures we can all follow:- Create strong passwords. Keep your passwords safe. Change your passwords. Install anti-virus protection. Install internet security software. Update …

Internet security software There is absolutely no good reason not to protect your PC, laptop, netbook or mobile – and NO excuse will do! Internet security software is affordable. There are free programs out there that do a decent basic job or for just a few pounds you can buy a …

Hack Attack! A warning from the government suggests businesses could face fines if they do not do more to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. In-light of the recent ransomware cyber attacks that left many companies woefully exposed to these threats, the government is forcing the issue by suggesting firms will be …