Cyberattacks surge by 33% in a year
According to the data presented by Atlas VPN, cyberattacks have increased by 33% since last year – The total amount of malicious attacks in Q1 rose from 538 in 2020 to 713 in 2021. In January 2020, there were a total of 160 cyberattacks. Meanwhile, January 2021 saw 183 malicious attacks — 14% more than […]
Cybersecurity in Financial Services: Remaining compliant and reducing risk with automation
By LogRhythm Businesses in the financial services sector have to manage enormous risk, wealth and personally identifiable information (PII), all while meeting strict regulatory requirements. As the proliferation of financial data continues to grow, organizations face the task of continuously protecting that information and keeping it secure, while maintaining a reputation in the financial sector. Despite this, many […]
Progress your career with a funded Cyber Security Apprenticeship
This funded Degree Apprenticeship programme from De Montfort University (DMU) is a great opportunity to work towards becoming a fully-competent cyber security professional. Businesses often find their workforce has gaps in the specific digital skills needed to protect them from cyber security threats. The Cyber Security Technical Professional Integrated Degree Apprenticeship provides the essential skills and knowledge to ensure […]
Unwanted apps high on 2020 cyber threat list
So-called ‘fleeceware’ apps and aggressive adware software are among the key cyber threats posed to businesses and the public in 2020. That’s according to the 2020 Threat Report, produced by SophosLabs to explore changes in the threat landscape over the past 12 months. The Report focuses on six areas where researchers noted particular developments during this past year […]
Fines of up to £17m if UK infrastructure firms neglect cyber security
The Government has announced plans to fine Infrastructure firms up to £17m if they don’t have adequate cyber security measures in place. Under a new directive, UK regulators will be able to inspect cyber security at premises operated by transport, energy water and health companies, checking for any threat to public safety and possibility of […]
Uber conceal massive data hack
Global transportation tech company Uber concealed a massive breach of personal information of over 57 million customers and drivers in October 2016, with the company acknowledging that it failed to notify individuals and regulators it has been revealed. The company covered up the breach, and instead paid the hackers responsible $100,000 to delete data and […]
Retailer CeX suffers data hack
Tech trade-in retailer CeX has suffered a data breach, which could affect top to two million of its registered website customers. In an email to its customers, managing director David Mullins said it was investigating the breach “as a priority” and that they would be “taking a number of measures to prevent this from happening […]
Anglo-Irish task force needed ahead of Brexit
A top Irish cyber security expert has claimed that ongoing Brexit negotiations are failing to address the most basic cyber security issues, and that an Anglo-Irish Cyber Task Force should be set up as soon as possible. Paul C Dwyer, president of the International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF) has voiced concern regarding the security […]
Andrus Ansip proposes new Euro cyber security centre
A senior European politician has proposed that the EU should set up a new cyber security centre, with the aim of certifying the security level of technology products. Andrus Ansip, European Commissioner for the Digital Single Market, says the new centre would focus on technology products and technical expertise, working separately from NATO’s cyber security […]
Government invests £20m in teen cyber security education
The Government has launched an ambitious Cyber Schools Programme aimed at secondary school students between the ages of 14 and 18. The initiative, launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will provide training for up to 6,000 teenagers through extracurricular clubs and activities, along with an online game. The pilot programme […]
