Here are some common online threats to your business.

Phishing emails and texts

Scammers pretend to be from an organisation or person you trust to trick you into giving them your personal information.

Malware

Malicious software used by criminals to steal your confidential information, hold your system or device to ransom or install damaging programs onto your device without your knowledge. 

Ransomware

A type of malicious software that makes your computer or files unusable unless you pay a fee to unlock them. 

Data breach 

Sensitive or personal information is accessed, disclosed or exposed to unauthorised people. 

Hacking

Unauthorised access to your system or network, often to exploit a system’s data or manipulate its normal behaviour. 

Identity theft

A cyber criminal gains access to your personal information to steal money or gain other benefits. 

Scams 

Pretend to be from organisations, businesses or even individuals to trick you into giving the money or your personal details to steal your identity.