WH Smith staff data hit by cyber-attack

The UK government is at high risk of a “catastrophic ransomware attack” that could “bring the country to a standstill” because of poor planning and a lack of investment, a parliamentary committee has warned. In a

Falanx’s fully-managed detection and response service means you don’t need a team of in-house security experts to trawl through security alerts or race to respond to suspicious activity at 3.a.m. From our Security Operations Centre (SOC)

In its seventh Annual Review, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has emphasised the ongoing and serious nature of the threat to the United Kingdom’s critical infrastructure. The NCSC, a branch of GCHQ, used this opportunity

Security compliance (and particularly ISO 27001) is like the project in school you had the whole year to complete — and ended up starting in a panic the night before. Given the time, resources, and complexity of

Advances in artificial intelligence pose a growing threat to the integrity of the next general election in the UK, Britain’s cyber security agency has warned. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said countries such as Russia would likely

The scope of cyber-security regulations in the UK will increase as the Government updates its Network and Information Systems (NIS) legislation in the coming months. That’s in response to developments in Europe, where an NIS 2

It’s 2023, and the landscape of cybercrime in the United Kingdom is evolving unprecedentedly. This year’s cyber threat landscape is shaped by many factors, from the continuing effects of the global pandemic to the ever-expanding digital

While even many seasoned cybersecurity leaders use the terms ‘incident management’ and ‘incident response’ interchangeably, they aren’t technically synonymous. How effectively an enterprise handles a cybersecurity incident has a significant effect on how much damage occurs

The findings are part of Hiscox’s Cyber Threat Ranking Table, which uses data from the latest Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report to identify which industries are most at risk of a cyber-attack. The rankings are informed by data

The CFO of a Texas school district recommends safer ways to request sensitive employee data and stronger password and verification policies. Over the last five years, global ransomware attacks against K-12 and higher education institutions —

Digitalisation has propelled countless businesses to increased efficiency and profitability. But with this has come an elevated risk of cyberattacks on SMEs. According to research and advisory company Gartner, 91% of businesses are engaged in some form

New research by commercial insurer NFU Mutual has shown almost 80 per cent of people surveyed have been hit by cyber crime. And nearly a third of that figure (31 per cent) say they have fallen

Sage research has found keeping up with new security threats to be the biggest challenge for 54 per cent of tech SMBs in the UK Despite cybersecurity being recognised as a part of company culture for

The UK is at risk of a massive security breach that could see bank account details and national insurance numbers leaked because of the government’s failure to upgrade Whitehall’s ageing computer system, The Independent can reveal. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has

Companies should periodically conduct physical penetration tests to assess the security posture of their office and data center and find any vulnerabilities. Physical security testing, while not as common as software or network pen testing, shows organizations

Cybersecurity breaches reported by British financial services companies more than tripled in the 12-month period ending June 30, with the pension sector reporting the biggest increase at 4,000%, according to research from international law firm Reynolds Porter

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In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity plays a critical role in safeguarding our personal and professional lives. As we navigate the online realm, cybercriminals continuously seek opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities for their own gain. This article explores