Privacy and data protection
Preventing identity theft in a data breach
In this e-guide, we will explore the links between ransomware attacks, data breaches and identity theft. First, Nicholas Fearn investigates the phenomenon of the double extortion attack, and shares some insider advice on how to stop them, while we'll explore the top five ways data backups can protect against ransomware in the first place.
News : Privacy and data protection
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February 25, 2021
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GCHQ sets out rules of the road for AI in cyber
A paper produced by GCHQ shows how the intelligence agency can use artificial intelligence responsibly as a tool to protect the UK’s national security
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February 25, 2021
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Npower shuts off app after credential stuffing attack
Npower customers will have to log in to their accounts on its website after its app was withdrawn following a security breach
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February 25, 2021
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MHRA and other agencies to offer new resources for scam victims
New landing page resources will replace .uk domains suspended for criminal activity to help members of the public access appropriate guidance
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February 24, 2021
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Transport for NSW hit by Accellion breach
Australian state agency Transport for New South Wales is the latest victim of the supply chain attack against Accellion’s legacy file transfer system
In Depth : Privacy and data protection
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How can healthcare organisations fight increased cyber crime in 2021?
As the Covid-19 pandemic enters what may be its most dangerous phase, we explore how healthcare organisations can ward off cyber threats while preserving their ability to deliver critical care Continue Reading
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Picking the right IAM tools is based on more than today’s needs
With remote working now normal, it is important to take proactive steps in managing credentials across platforms that can be subject to multiple data protection regulations. IAM services can streamline this process, but care must be taken to ensure the correct one is chosen Continue Reading
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The nation state threat to business
The SolarWinds hack shows the widespread damage possible from a nation state cyber attack. What is the threat to business and how can it be mitigated? Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Privacy and data protection
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Juggling data silos, privacy and fraud
Among the uncomfortable truths about the government’s response to the pandemic is the fact that some people have and will continue to play the system. At the time it was introduced, the furlough ... Continue Reading
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British businesses need to be prepared for post-Brexit changes to our data protection laws
This is a guest blogpost by Ben Tomlinson, Personally Identifiable Information Security Officer and Marketing Manager at Atlas Cloud. Data is arguably now the most valuable resource on earth; the ... Continue Reading
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Data reveals lack of ethics in decision making systems
A recent survey from price comparison site, comparethemarket.com, has highlighted the subtext, which obscures a host of unfair assumptions made in the depths of computer systems. These assumptions ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Privacy and data protection
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Vaccine passports highlight social impact of systems design
Vaccine or immunity passports are an opportunity to advance the design of trustworthy digital systems, but much more work still needs to be done Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Renewed US stability may ease cyber tensions
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Biden must address insider security threat first
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
Videos : Privacy and data protection
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Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT.
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CW500 video: Robert Carolina, Royal Holloway, on trust and ethics
Robert Carolina, executive director of the Institute for Cyber Security Innovation, Royal Holloway, University of London, talks about the importance of trust and ethics in a digital world
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CW500 video: Robert Bond on trust and ethics in a digital world
In this CW500 video interview, Robert Bond, head of data protection & cyber security Laws Group, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP talks about the importance of trust and ethics in a digital world