It’s taken a long time, but people have finally discovered how much information companies like Google and Facebook have on them.

A report by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicates US national cyber defence strategy is moving to one similar to that used in the UK.

The NCSC is partnering with the Sans Institute, which has a successful track record in running cyber threat intelligence conferences in the US that typically feature key technical speakers.

Research has revealed that 25% of young British adults trust social media platforms with their data, compared to just one in 20 of their parent’s generation.

Local authorities face an average of 19.5 million cyber attacks a year, according to an investigation by privacy campaign organisation Big Brother Watch