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More news about leaks of highly sensitive information07/08/2020 - 9:34 am- Payment fraud using email – it’s completely avoidable04/06/2020 - 10:50 am
- HR Consultants are benefiting from using Safe414/04/2020 - 12:06 pm
- Safe4 version 6.1 is released – managing large file uploads safely06/04/2020 - 12:16 pm
- March 2020 sees the millionth upload to Safe430/03/2020 - 10:57 am
More news about leaks of highly sensitive information
/in News, News - All, Security /by Ben MartinThere are now virtually daily examples in the media of how leaks of highly sensitive information are occurring, often due to human error or misbehaviour, but also due to lack of security in poorly designed or managed systems. A current article in the media today highlights a glaring example of this – click here for […]
Payment fraud using email – it’s completely avoidable
/in Blog, News, News - All, Security /by Ben MartinPayment fraud is a constant risk Occurrences of payment fraud using email are continuing to hit the headlines, and it is something that can be avoided completely. The risk of using email for communication of confidential information has been evident for some years, as highlighted by this post on the Safe4 website last year. Sending […]
Safe4 version 6.1 is released – managing large file uploads safely
/in Blog, News, News - All, Security /by Ben MartinThe release of Safe4 version 6.1 represents a significant move forward. The task of managing large file uploads safely has proved to be a considerable challenge, but members of the Safe4 development team, led by Alistair Stubbs and Darren Hamilton, have completely overhauled the upload function within the system to make it more secure […]
March 2020 sees the millionth upload to Safe4
/in Blog, News, News - All /by Ben MartinThis month has seen the millionth upload to Safe4. The number of uploads to Safe4 had already eclipsed the previous monthly record before we reached the middle of March, reflecting the dramatic changes in working practices caused by the rapid spread of the Coronavirus in the United Kingdom. When a pandemic such as Covid-19 has […]
Confusion reigns regarding responsibility for data protection compliance
/in Blog, News, News - All, Security /by Ben MartinA recent survey suggests that there is still a good deal of confusion regarding responsibility for data protection compliance. Given that the UK adopted the EU GDPR into the Data Protection Act in May 2018, this reflects the general lack of awareness among many organisations today. This survey also indicates a lack of clarity over […]
Enhanced user management as Safe4 version 6.03 is released
/in Blog, News, News - All, Security /by Ben MartinThe release of Safe4 version 6.03 sees an upgrade in the way that vault users can be managed. It is now possible for vault users to be given specific permission to issue invitations to those with whom they wish to share their own vault. Hitherto the issuing of user invitations has been restricted to provider […]
Enhanced 2-Factor Authentication from Safe4
/in Blog, News, News - All, Security /by Ben MartinIn line with the Safe4 policy of constantly enhancing security, as well as maintaining compliance with the recommendations of the UK National Cyber Security Centre, the latest release of Safe4, version 6.02, features 2-Factor Authentication using 7-digit codes sent to the user’s mobile device by text message. This enhanced 2-Factor Authentication from Safe4 (2FA) replaces […]
Password strength requirements for Safe4 are being increased
/in Blog, News, News - All, Security /by Ben MartinCyber crime, identity theft and online fraud are becoming more frequent. It is known that there are large organisations, some of whom are state-backed, whose sole purpose is to disrupt the lawful activities on which much of our normal economic life is based. Recent ransomware attacks, as well as the ever-increasing use of spam email, […]
Invoice fraud still a major threat
/in Blog, News, News - All, Security /by Ben MartinIn December 2018 Safe4 published an article highlighting the increasing instance of invoice fraud in the UK. This is not just a UK issue – criminals across Europe are defrauding businesses of huge sums by intercepting emails and changing the bank details on invoices. Invoice fraud remains a major problem Further evidence of invoice fraud […]