The cyber security opportunities emerging from booming 'bad actor' activity

Digital crime jumps in face of pandemic

Mike Sheen
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Enforced homeworking as a result of the ongoing lockdown in the UK has led to an increase in "bad actors" exploiting individuals and businesses at a time of crisis, but this has also created investment opportunities within the cyber security sector.

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