December 2023 had 1,351 cyber incidents, accounting for more than 2.2 billion records. This makes December the worst month in 2023.
Here’s the other top stories you need to read:
2023 – the year of the cyber attack
Is it time to ask why 2023 has been a UK cyberattack ‘annus horribilis’?
New security report
Cyberdefense, the cybersecurity division of Orange, has released its latest annual Security Navigator 2024 report, revealing a worrying rise in cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity in startups
Startups are often seen as more agile but with their complex digital systems, they can easily become prime targets for a multitude of cyber threats.
Typing on a Zoom call can expose your password
According to new research, the sound of you typing on your keyboard could reveal your password thanks to AI tools.
The cost of a cyber attack
A survey conducted in the United Kingdom between September 2022 and January 2023 found that the average long-term cost of the most disruptive breaches for medium and large businesses amounted to 1,260 British pounds.
UK football clubs not cyber ready
UK football clubs demonstrate a critical lack of cyber resilience, putting the data of fans and players alike at risk, according to a new report prepared by security consultancy NCC Group.
UK Information Commissioner warns about data privacy when using AI
UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, has warned that 2024 could be the year people lose trust in AI – and called on tech developers to embed privacy into their products from the very start.
Guidelines for AI
US and UK agencies release joint cybersecurity guidelines for AI.
DDoS for hire
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack-for-hire services on offer on dark web and cybercriminal forums are “flourishing”, despite coordinated efforts from international law enforcement agencies to tackle such tools.
Better protection for data storage facilities
New proposals have been outlined by the government to better protect data storage facilities from cyber attacks, physical threats, and extreme weather and to defend against potential disruption.
UK cultural landmarks conference to reduce cyber risk
Organisations across the UK’s culture sectors have been coached on how to reduce the risk of falling victim to cyber criminals at a recent summit.
The evolving cybersecurity landscape
The 2023 Business Impact Report paints a sobering picture of the evolving cybersecurity landscape for small businesses, with 73% experiencing data breaches or cyberattacks in the past year. Despite the sharp increase in the number of incidents, small business owners are confident with 85% believing that they were prepared to defend against cyberattacks or recover from data breaches.