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Combating Data Thieves

The UK is one of the world leaders when it comes to combating cyber criminals. Major corporations have stepped up their security measures in recent years, in the wake of several high profile data breaches. Although it is a shame that these failures of protection must provide the examples to follow, it does allow for adjustments to be made to ensure the safety of all major businesses in the United Kingdom. Combating cyber criminals is a major issue, and it is one that will not go away anytime soon. The key is to remain vigilant, and to understand the ways in which hackers think in order to achieve their criminalistic goals. Here are some ways in which major UK companies are fighting back in the war against cyber criminals.

One of the best ways to make sure that all data remains secure, is to learn from other hackers. Studies show that hackers follow a particular protocol to gain access to the information that they covet. As machines improve with better technology, these hackers devise new ways to infiltrate the system. However, these machines are capable of alerting business owners to anything that deviates from the norm. This allows the criminal to be identified much more quickly than in the past. Some companies employ former computer hackers to help them come up with the best protection methods. This gives them new insight into the ways that these people conduct their business.

During the 1990’s, the internet took the world by storm. This revolutionary way of obtaining information made it easy to learn from others, and to complete a variety of life chores. Over the years, more people have relied on the internet to purchase products, conduct banking transactions, and to establish successful businesses. All of these new technology-driven actions allowed criminals to come up with ingenious ways to skirt around the safety systems in place. It took a while, but most companies now realise that they must leave their security measures of the 1990’s behind.

Many security advocates champion making examples out of those who dare to steal important data. They believe that if these criminals are put away for a long time, then it will deter others from trying the same thing. UK prosecutors are increasingly seeking stiffer sentences for those who get caught. However, some criminals strike plea deals in exchange for important information. This information is then used to develop better security software. Machines are then analysed with this software so that the companies are able to identify key outliers within the system.