Global Reach Conference 2013 Overview of Research Nick Jaspan, Publisher, Prolific North speaking exclusively at Global Reach Conference 2013.

The panellists at the event included:

Welcome - Colin Sinclair, Marketing Director, Bruntwood

Overview of Research - Nick Jaspan, Publisher, Prolific North

Graham Bryce, MD, Bauer Place

Rob Shaw, CEO, Epiphany

Dominic Allon, Director, Google UK

Ian Haythornthwaite, CFO, BBC North

Margaret Hicks, Head of Operations, Press Association

Rob Morrice, SEO SteinIAS

Alex Connock, MD, Shine North

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Global Reach 2013 Welcome with Colin Sinclair, Marketing Director, Bruntwood speaking exclusively at Global Reach Conference 2013.

The panellists at the event included:

Welcome - Colin Sinclair, Marketing Director, Bruntwood

Overview of Research - Nick Jaspan, Publisher, Prolific North

Graham Bryce, MD, Bauer Place

Rob Shaw, CEO, Epiphany

Dominic Allon, Director, Google UK

Ian Haythornthwaite, CFO, BBC North

Margaret Hicks, Head of Operations, Press Association

Rob Morrice, SEO SteinIAS

Alex Connock, MD, Shine North

Global Reach 2013 Conference Promo

What is RATting? UKFast School of Hosting

� The word RAT refers to a remote administration tool, which allows a hacker to control someone else's computer from another location. RATting is the process of infecting a computer with this tool without the user's knowledge.

� Hackers use a program known as a crypter to hide the remote administration tool (RAT). A commonly used crypter is Obsidian.

� By doing this, they are essentially creating a virus. It's not difficult to do as there are a number of remote administration toolkit apps available, including the two biggest names, DarkComet and Poison Ivy, which simplify the process.

� The RAT is hidden within a seemingly harmless file to encourage computer users to run it. People are commonly tricked by files disguised as hidden Facebook profile viewers, film downloads, games cheats, or fake pictures in an online chat forum.

� The remote administration tool gives the hacker control over the infected machine. This means that they can see a full view of the victim's desktop, view what they're typing, take files from the computer, access stored passwords and turn on the webcam! They can also open websites, make error messages pop up and shut down the computer. And this is just a selection of the things that they can do!

� They can also, of course, turn on the victim's webcam and take photos of unsuspecting users, which they then often post on hacker forums, referring to them as "slaves".

� As well as computers, there has already been an incidence of a "smart TV" being infected and its webcam used to spy on people.

� In addition to being a gross invasion of privacy, RATting also enables cybercriminals to steal data. Research has shown that, at the moment, users of RATs are more often than not, "script kiddies", amateur hackers just looking to frighten people for their own amusement but the potential for much more destructive use of remote administration tools is very real. The fears over RATting focus around the laptops of high profile business people or CEOs, whose laptops might have webcams embedded within them. A hacker could get hold of sensitive company data if they were to successfully infect a laptop in this way.

� To protect against RATting people are warned to: switch off webcams when not in use and cover with tape, ensure that antivirus software is up to date, avoid torrent downloading, and -- for businesses -- consider seeking out an internet security company to carry out penetration testing to ascertain whether there are any weaknesses in your IT infrastructure where hackers could get in.

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Tuna Technologies Animation or Gaming Project of the Year, Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2013

As main sponsor of the acclaimed Digital Entrepreneur Awards, UKFast exclusively interviewed the prestigious evening's 2013 winners. Here, Tuna Technologies talk to us about winning Animation or Gaming Project of the Year, their feelings about winning, and the importance of the DEA awards recognising digital entrepreneurship in Britain.

For more information please visit: http://www.digital-entrepreneur.co.uk

Selesti Stand out Agency of the Year, Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2013

As main sponsor of the acclaimed Digital Entrepreneur Awards, UKFast exclusively interviewed the prestigious evening's 2013 winners. Here, Selesti talk to us about winning Stand out Agency of the Year, their feelings about winning, and the importance of the DEA awards recognising digital entrepreneurship in Britain.

For more information please visit: http://www.digital-entrepreneur.co.uk

R O Eye Ltd Digital Pioneer of the Year, Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2013

As main sponsor of the acclaimed Digital Entrepreneur Awards, UKFast exclusively interviewed the prestigious evening's 2013 winners. Here, R O Eye Ltd talk to us about winning Digital Pioneer of the Year, their feelings about winning, and the importance of the DEA awards recognising digital entrepreneurship in Britain.

For more information please visit: http://www.digital-entrepreneur.co.uk

Pitchero Best Use of Mobile, Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2013

As main sponsor of the acclaimed Digital Entrepreneur Awards, UKFast exclusively interviewed the prestigious evening's 2013 winners. Here, Pitchero talk to us about winning Best Use of Mobile, their feelings about winning, and the importance of the DEA awards recognising digital entrepreneurship in Britain.

For more information please visit: http://www.digital-entrepreneur.co.uk

Manchester City Council Tech Innovation within Public Sector, Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2013

As main sponsor of the acclaimed Digital Entrepreneur Awards, UKFast exclusively interviewed the prestigious evening's 2013 winners. Here, Manchester City Council talk to us about winning Technological Innovation within the Public Sector, their feelings about winning, and the importance of the DEA awards recognising digital entrepreneurship in Britain.

For more information please visit: http://www.digital-entrepreneur.co.uk

Fantastic Media Social Media Campaign of the Year (SME), Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2013

As main sponsor of the acclaimed Digital Entrepreneur Awards, UKFast exclusively interviewed the prestigious evening's 2013 winners. Here, Fantastic Media talk to us about winning Social Media Campaign of the Year (SME), their feelings about winning, and the importance of the DEA awards recognising digital entrepreneurship in Britain.

For more information please visit: http://www.digital-entrepreneur.co.uk

Encryption Box Limited Security Innovation of the Year, Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2013

As main sponsor of the acclaimed Digital Entrepreneur Awards, UKFast exclusively interviewed the prestigious evening's 2013 winners. Here, Encryption Box talk to us about winning Security Innovation of the Year, their feelings about winning, and the importance of the DEA awards recognising digital entrepreneurship in Britain.