Six UK schools struck by ransomware attack
Six individual schools located on England’s Isle of Wight, as well as the umbrella organisation they operate under have been hit by a targeted ransomware attack. […]
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Is this new ransomware gang DarkSide rebranded?
A new ransomware group has been uncovered with multiple similarities to the disbanded DarkSide gang. […]
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London Borough council suffers data breach
An investigation of London’s Hackney Council has uncovered a data breach that involved members of the local community’s personal information being exposed online. […]
Why electronic signatures are an important asset
To keep competitive, enterprises and organisations operating in all sectors are facing increased pressure to lower operating costs while improving the speed and efficiency of the services they provide. In terms of data security, firms are also facing stricter demands to be compliant from regulators. […]
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Six of the most common cybersecurity mistakes
While threat operators are always enhancing their attacks to overcome measures adopted by IT security specialists, the number one weakness in every defence is often deemed to be human users and their approach to cybersecurity. […]
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How can local councils access new cybersecurity skills?
Local authorities manage and retain massive stores of data that involve a wealth of personally identifiable information (PII) on members of their community. These might be basics like names, dates of birth, postal and email addresses, or more intricate information like financial details. Council communications via email, telephone and dedicated applications providing a help and […]
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What are the cybersecurity challenges faced by local authorities?
Like many enterprises across the United Kingdom, local councils have been increasingly adopting a digital approach to the way they operate in the wake of the pandemic. Since March last year, many local authorities have pushed forward their plans for digital transformation, revolutionising the way they are able to serve members of the community. […]
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Email threat awareness tips for enterprises
From local authorities and enterprises to international organisations, email is still a popular method of communication. While its invention has revolutionised the way we work, allowing us to correspond far quicker than using postal options, it is not without its downsides. […]
New mobile banking Trojan unleashed in Europe
A new cyberthreat has emerged in Europe impacting banks and private citizens. […]
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Local councillors reveal fears of cyberattacks
Members of Cheltenham Borough Council are reported to have issued warnings of the threats posed from targeted cyberattacks orchestrated by foreign powers. They have expressed concerns that the risks involved could result in essential services being rendered incapacitated. […]
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How can your company prevent a data breach?
Every enterprise has a moral and legal obligation to effectively protect the personal data they store as part of its business processes. If your company takes inadequate measures to safeguard this data, it can negatively impact the lives of your customers, suppliers and partners, and ruin the reputation of your brand. It can also land […]
Fashion retailer informs customers of data leak
A US fashion brand famed for its designer jeans, Guess, has now notified impacted customers after a ransomware attack back in February resulted in data records being stolen by threat operators. […]
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