Hit by a cyber-attack? Seven ways to protect yourself

As big companies become victims, here’s what you can do, from changing passwords to using two-step authenticationAlmost every week seems to bring news of a cyber-attack on a company, or organisation, and fears over what personal data the hackers have managed to get hold of. Continue reading...

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