Valery EvlakhovShutterstockThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines how personal data must be handled in the EU. Since Brexit, the UK has its own UK GDPR, which was recently reformed by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. UK businesses that serve customers in the EU often have to comply with…
AI-generatedA big problem with the previous Internet Protocol version, IPv4, was the missing guarantee of security standards of integrity, authenticity, and confidentiality. This previous protocol lacked the necessary means to identify data sources or enable secure transport. The protocol…
S_LShutterstockThere are many options for photo backup. Which solutions work best for storing your personal pictures? As image quality continues to improve, file sizes grow, making cloud-based photo backup an increasingly popular choice. How secure is it to keep your photos in the cloud, and…
AI-generatedWireguard offers a modern, fast, and secure alternative to traditional VPN protocols. With a streamlined codebase, low hardware requirements, and optimised performance, it is particularly suited for mobile devices and the Internet of Things (IoT). In this article, you will learn…
FuntapshutterstockAnyone who wants to enable secure remote connections to an Ubuntu system can’t avoid the SSH security protocol. With OpenSSH, Ubuntu provides an SSH server as a software package that meets all essential requirements. By default, however, the Ubuntu SSH service is disabled or not…
hywardsShutterstockWith the SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), data can be continuously exchanged bidirectionally without security gaps for an authorised group of people. The transfer occurs between client and server via an encrypted internet-based data line. The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has…
Brian A JacksonShutterstockAs social networks grow, so does the risk of hacking. With so many private photos shared, Instagram hacked cases are increasingly common – often because attackers try to blackmail account owners. This guide shows you how to recover an Instagram account that’s been hacked and how…
Brian A JacksonShutterstockRising cybercrime is also becoming increasingly evident on social networks. Platforms like Facebook are deeply integrated into both personal and professional life, making them attractive targets due to the large amount of personal data they contain. Learn what to do if your…
TierneyMJTierneyMJHow can you recognise fraudulent email messages when they appear to come from trusted senders? DMARC helps identify fake messages and automatically takes action when a message fails authentication. It adds an important layer of protection against phishing, spoofing and other…
Bakhtiar ZeinShutterstockData security is more important than ever. If your site still uses HTTP, it’s time to switch to HTTPS. This guide explains how to safely and efficiently migrate your website to HTTPS, step-by-step, successfully switch to SSL encryption, and ultimately create a secure website to…