Cyber Attacks

Published
15 July, 2019

History of the Most Notorious Cyber Attacks

Category: General

Way back in 1834, the first cyber-attack took place, by the Blanc brothers; they discovered a way to see current trends before the Bordeaux stock market by ‘hacking’ the steganography system in France. Since this attack, most cyber-attacks have taken place over the internet. Here, we discover the most notorious cyber-attacks as online security label […]

Secure by Design Government Security Label

Published
1 May, 2019

New code of practice to protect UK consumers from spying

Category: Product News

The UK government has announced plans for a new Secure by Design security labeling scheme as part of a new consultation published today. The code of practice calls for security labels to be applied to connected smart devices, informing consumers that basic security measures have been included. The new code of practice is at this […]

Working at Christmas

Published
5 December, 2018

Three-Quarters of Office Workers Want Flexible Working Over Christmas

Category: General

With Christmas fast approaching, spending time with the family is essential for many office workers. Recent research from an online security label manufacture can reveal that over 75% would like more flexibility with their work over this period. Following on from their research into the office flexibility and staff working from home, online security labels […]

Plastic Bottle in Ocean

Published
5 October, 2018

39% of Consumers Are Sick of Manufacturers Not Changing Their Packaging Habits

Category: General

When it comes to recycling, many people in the UK are proactive. However recent research by an online labelling website found that people are exasperated with manufacturers not making any efforts to reducing their packaging. Manufacturers using packaging which cannot be recycled and local councils not providing consistent recycling services across the country are two […]

Etsy Website Image

Published
18 August, 2018

58% Etsy Shoppers Flock to the Site to Buy Unique & Personalised Items

Category: General

In a growing world of micro businesses, research from an online security labelling company can reveal that over 50% of people use Etsy because of their selection of unique and personalised items. As more people step away from popular high street brands and e-commerce giants such as eBay and Amazon, online marketplaces are becoming increasingly […]

Porsche Security Void Label

Published
30 June, 2018

Lost or Stolen Assets Cost Businesses More than Just Replacement Items

Category: General

As recent research shows, 25% of employees have lost important assets relating to their job. But is there more than just the cost of replacement? With mobile phones and memory sticks being two of the main assets lost or stolen, what are the other implications for businesses and what effect does this have on them […]

Working from Home

Published
30 May, 2018

Security Worries & Fairness Stop Over 50% of Staff From Working at Home

Category: General

In the age of the internet and options of remote access for workers, over 50% of office-based staff are unable to work from home. A recent study by an online security label manufacturer discovered that, although many people could easily work from home, the majority are unable to due to security fears from bosses. GDPR […]

Tagging equipment in a plant room

Published
12 November, 2013

Asset tagging & identifying plant equipment

Category: General

When creating an asset register, it’s easy to think about the obviously high value IT kit (e.g. computers, servers and portable equipment as found in offices and server rooms), but you should not overlook the infrequently seen workings of your estate. All around your buildings – placed on roof tops, corners and hiding behind ceiling […]