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Backup plans still leave gaps in recovery readiness

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Backup strategies still fail when recovery is untested, fragmented and detached from business priorities across modern IT estates.
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Is the USB making a comeback?

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Once dubbed obsolete, USB drives are booming again, with the market set to hit USD $13.1 billion by 2030 despite mounting security fears.
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Apricorn gains AS9100 for aerospace-grade USB security

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Apricorn wins AS9100 certification, becoming the sole maker of hardware-encrypted USB drives approved to aerospace and defence standards.
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UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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A survey reveals 94% of UK organisations are boosting encryption amidst evolving cyber threats, yet inconsistent application still risks sensitive data exposure.
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More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.
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UK firms report more breaches amid remote work, policy gaps

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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UK firms reporting data breaches to the ICO rose to 69%, with remote work risks rising as phishing and employee errors top causes amid policy gaps.
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Apricorn, Every Child Online to boost safe tech donations

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Apricorn partners with Every Child Online to enhance secure tech donations, aiming to bridge the UK's digital divide for disadvantaged youth and families.
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Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.
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Poor password policies still threaten business cyber security

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Despite advances in cyber protection, 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, risking credential theft and online fraud, warns cybersecurity expert.
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Apricorn unveils new Thunderbolt 4 docking station for hybrid work

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Apricorn has unveiled its Aegis Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, priced at GBP £180, to enhance connectivity for the growing number of remote UK workers.
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World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.
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Data protection importance grows with AI & digital twins

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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The rise of AI and digital twins heightens the relevance of Data Protection Day, urges Jon Fielding of Apricorn, as personal data faces growing threats.
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Why companies must rethink their recovery plans

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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As cyberattacks escalate, a recent survey reveals that many firms struggle to recover fully from data breaches due to inadequate backup strategies.
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Remote work trends spark new cybersecurity strategies

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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As remote work evolves, organisations must adapt to new cybersecurity challenges and regulatory demands, warns Apricorn's Jon Fielding.
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Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Secure Key 3NX line, now offering hardware-encrypted USB drives with storage up to 512GB for enhanced data protection.
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UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.
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Growing call for cyber security training in UK education sector

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Ofqual stresses the need for cyber security education, urging a focus on human risk management and strategic planning to combat rising cyber threats.
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UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.
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Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Apricorn has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, recognising its commitment to quality management standards in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.
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Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.