The metaverse is a hot topic, and it’s easy to see why. It promises a 3D model of the internet, where virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality offer endless escapism. It provides a place parallel to the physical world where you can live a rich digital life: hang out with friends,

I think it’s about time we go back to basics with most of our cybersecurity commentaries. After re-reading some articles I wrote years ago, it worries me that I would hardly change a word in a 2016 piece titled “Cyber Security: When True Innovation Consists of Doing Now What You

Cybersecurity is a never-ending battle. Improvements to the cybersecurity posture of individuals, firms, government agencies and the nation have considerable value in reducing the loss and damage that may be associated with cybersecurity breaches. In July 2019, British Airways was penalised £183m for a data breach in which customers’ sensitive

SPONOSRED FEATURE What sort of disaster would you rather prepare for? Hurricanes are destructive, but you know when one’s coming, giving you time to take defensive action. Earthquakes vary in their destructive power, but you never know when they’re going to hit, meaning your ability to recover after the impact is

Ransomware is a kind of malware used by cybercriminals to stop users from accessing their systems or files; the cybercriminals then threaten to leak, destroy or withhold sensitive information unless a ransom is paid. Ransomware attacks can target either the data held on computer systems (known as locker ransomware) or