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Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm
Last week
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.
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NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
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NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
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Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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email security
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phishing
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breach prevention
Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.
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Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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digitisation
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ico
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email
Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
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UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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google
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government
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microsoft
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
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IT leaders report surge in external breach Notifications to gov ICO
Sat, 21st Oct 2023
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fintechs
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financial systems
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breach prevention
32% of UK security decision-makers surveyed reported their organization to the ICO for a data breach, according to Apricorn's annual research.
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Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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report
UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.
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Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.
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New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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fintechs
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Kiwi tech stars are launching the world’s first blockchain platform for the multi-billion-dollar global online ratings and review industry.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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uc
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34, shares insights on chatbots, IoT integration, and tackling Australia's blockchain talent drought in our exclusive interview.
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UK to fine heavily for data loss
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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breach prevention
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nzict
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imperva
UK companies face fines of up to GBP £500,000 for serious data breaches under new legislation, aiming to bolster compliance with the Data Protection Act.