Oh dear. In the very week that the Poynter report into HM Revenue and Customs’ information security problems is published, one small business owner comes across a security flaw in an online tax system.

This particular incident is small by comparison, but reflects the lackadaisical attitude that led to the data loss scandal in the first place.

We all know, of course, that the resulting publicity around information security breaches has led to so many being exposed in the public and private sectors in recent months. Similar losses have occurred in the past, but without such a high-profile focus on them.

Too many organisations have an attitude problem, not a technology problem. And until information security becomes part of business culture, rather than part of the IT department, that problem will continue.