A Douglas IT security company says firms on the Isle of Man can learn valuable lessons from a huge data breach in America.
This week, personal details of more than 200 million US citizens were left publicly available online - sparking fears about identity theft and possible blackmail.
Colin Tansley of Simply Secure Solutions says the database was insecure and anyone who knew its address could access it.
He says Manx companies should ensure they follow basic security advice:
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