· Recent research by Breathe finds 1 in 10 payroll and HR professionals are still using spreadsheets for payroll calculations, driving human error concerns for a vital function · A further 11% are relying on manual timesheets to manage and calculate payroll, suggesting high levels of inefficiency · 51% lack understanding around cloud-based solutions, citing security as top concern Breathe, the people management software provider for SMEs, reveals its latest report, Demystifying payroll for SMEs. It found that almost a quarter (22%) of teams are not utilising payroll solutions, instead opting for time consuming and error-prone manual spreadsheets, a surprising…
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The Washington State Department of Licensing has reported a database breach which has potentially exposed personal information of millions of licensed professionals, ranging from real estate agents to auctioneers, after it detected suspicious activity on its online licensing system. In response to this news, cyber security experts has offered perspectives.
To address privacy and security concerns related to the IRS’s plan to use facial recognition on millions of Americans who use the agencies website, lawmakers urged the agency to reverse its decision and halt its work with facial-recognition identity verification provider, ID.me.
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly added another layer of complexity to the workplace, as companies are relying on technology to establish secure remote work capabilities. With IT modernization being a key topic for business leaders currently, Data Privacy Day (January 28) is a great time to reflect on the importance of ensuring all company cyber assets are secure.
Research suggests that people in the UK search for alternative methods for their online passwords more than any other country. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime will cost the global economy an estimated $10.5 trillion on an annual basis by 2025. Last year was the biggest year for data breaches so far, with some of the world’s largest platforms being impacted. LinkedIn’s data breach saw 93% of its members’ data put for sale online. Facebook, meanwhile, had 533 million accounts and personal information of users from across 106 different countries leaked. People leave themselves vulnerable to such attacks by recycling passwords…
Following the news that KP Snacks has been hit with a ransomware attack which is set to disrupt its supply change for weeks, Information security experts reacted below.
Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe are dealing with cyber-attacks. IT systems have been disrupted at Oiltanking in Germany, SEA-Invest in Belgium and Evos in the Netherlands. In total dozens of terminals with oil storage and transport around the world have been affected, with firms reporting that the attacks occurred over the weekend.
DHS Launches First-Ever Cyber Safety Review Board. The 15-member group will focus on significant cybersecurity events and recommend improvements. The CSRB’s first report, which will be delivered this summer, will include: a review and assessment of vulnerabilities associated with the Log4j software library, to include associated threat activity and known impacts, as well as actions taken by both the government and the private sector to mitigate the impact of such vulnerabilities.recommendations for addressing any ongoing vulnerabilities and threat activity; and,recommendations for improving cybersecurity and incident response practices and policy based on lessons learned from the Log4j vulnerability. “A continuous learning…
It has been reported that aviation services company Swissport International has disclosed a ransomware attack that has impacted its IT infrastructure and services, causing flights to suffer delays. The Swiss company provides services for cargo handling, security, maintenance, cleaning, and lounge hospitality for 310 airports in 50 countries. It handles 282 million passengers and 4.8 million tons of cargo every year, making it a a vital link in the global aviation travel industry chain. A tweet from the company today notes that the attack has been largely contained and systems are being restored to bring services back to normal. At the time of writing, loading…
The Guardian is reporting News Corp cyber-attack: firm says it believes hack linked to China. News Corp was the target of a hack that accessed emails and documents of journalists and other employees, an incursion the company’s cybersecurity consultant said was likely meant to gather intelligence to benefit China’s interests. The attack, discovered on Jan. 20, affected a number of publications and business units including The Wall Street Journal and its parent Dow Jones; the New York Post; the company’s U.K. news operation; and News Corp headquarters, according to an email the company sent to staff Friday. News Corp said…