Cyber attacks

Over the last 12 months we have seen a huge rise in cyber-attacks. This is an attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system. Some of the largest organisations in the world have been victim to this sort of attack including, Nasa, Minstry of Defence, PlayStation Network and HSBC bank.

Although all of them claim that they take cyber security very seriously they have not had sufficient systems in place to ensure that an attack does not affect them and their customers. It can be almost impossible to totally eliminate the risks but if a company does become victim to a cyber-attack the effects can be devastating for the company attacked and their customers. Data can be stolen and sold on or misused to access people’s bank accounts, card details and phone numbers / addresses. This can make many customers lose confidence in a company and chose not to use them again.