Cyber attacks: How advisers can cut the risk

Cyber attacks: How advisers can cut the risk

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Cyber security is a growing issue for all businesses, including financial advisers. Here, James Thompson assesses how IFAs can protect themselves and their clients…

In today's digital world, cyber security threats continue to rise and are increasingly posing a real risk for UK firms. From illicit affair sites to cosier mums forums, businesses are finding themselves the victims of major security breaches and are grappling with the loss of confidential and sensitive data. A recent report from consultancy firm PwC and the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) found that nine out of ten large organisations and almost three quarters (74%) of small and medium-sized businesses had suffered an information security breach. The governm...

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