BullGuard Blog

Cybersecurity at start-up businesses is one of those things that can be on the periphery. For sure, it’s important and it’s needed but for many business owners the main priority is to get the business up and running and then add in some basic security measures before the wheels start moving.

Law firms are in an unenviable position when it comes to cybersecurity. A fundamental aspect of their work involves handling and managing important client information. This data can be a goldmine for criminals, which makes law firms an attractive target.

Last year RSM International, a global accountancy firm surveyed large and small accountant businesses to get a sense of how firms were thinking about digital transformation. In Europe, the majority (80%) considered it a priority for growth. Cloud-based technologies were marked as the most significant focus.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a service for reporting suspicious emails. The move follows a flood of malicious emails using fake coronavirus-related services aiming to steal money and personal data from victims.