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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Rupert Jones

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

Protecting passwords is key and change it if you’ve had dealings with a hacked company.
Protecting passwords is key and change it if you’ve had dealings with a hacked company. Illustration: Jamie Wignall/The Guardian

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Almost 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.

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