Cybercrime Reports Rise by 23 Per Cent.
The magazine, Computer Active is reporting that cybercrime offenses reported by businesses and the general public have risen by 23 percent in the last 12-months to March 2020, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The increase was driven by huge rises in ‘hacking social media and email’ – 55 percent, and computer viruses / malware – 61 percent.
In total, 26,215 incidents were reported to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) by Action Fraud.
One approach we would always advocate is to Be suspicious…
Ultimately, the best thing you can do when seeking to improve your online or PC security is to be suspicious of everything. Asked for personal details without any obvious reason? Don’t give them out. Not familiar with the sender of an email? Don’t open it. Invited to click on a link to a site you don’t recognise?
Don’t click on the link
When it comes to internet security, it’s always preferable to err on the side of caution; if you have any reason to be concerned, then just back away and seek further information before engaging further.
While the internet has been undeniably beneficial in countless ways, the security risks it poses can be troubling. Thankfully, these security risks can be greatly reduced by employing up to date Internet Security options, allowing you to browse with complete peace of mind at all times.
To try and make sure you and your business stay internet save, we’d suggest you read the ‘Quick Guide to Internet Security’ resource available on the Direct Submit website.
