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When Systems Go Dark: What a Recent Cyber Incident Reveals About Modern Data Protection

A recent cyber-attack on a UK council caused significant and immediate disruption. Phone lines dropped, online services were switched off as a precaution, and archived data was reportedly accessed by attackers. The council activated emergency response procedures while residents faced delays or blocks when trying to access essential services. Although cyber incidents are increasingly common, […]

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Rolling the Dice on Cybersecurity? The Risks Gambling Companies Can’t Afford

Rolling the Dice on Cybersecurity? The Risks Gambling Companies Can’t Afford Cybercriminals see gambling companies as one of the biggest jackpots online. With huge volumes of financial and personal data, operators are prime targets – yet many are still unintentionally gambling with their own cybersecurity. Gambling platforms are a goldmine for cybercriminals because they handle […]

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HSBC dark-web allegations and the problem of “breach theatre”

When a major bank’s name appears on a dark-web forum, most observers instinctively assume that systems have been compromised and data has escaped. In the recent case involving claims about HSBC USA customer records, that assumption ran into a brick wall. Following an internal review, the bank stated that the dataset advertised by a threat […]

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How the UK’s Cyber Security & Resilience Bill will hit ambulance services — a quick read

Ambulance trusts run at the sharp end of healthcare: life-or-death decisions, stretched resources and a heavy reliance on digital systems for dispatch, patient records and remote monitoring. The new Cyber Security & Resilience Bill (CSRB) — recently introduced into Parliament — is designed to harden the UK’s public services against escalating cyber threats. For ambulance […]

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Secure by Design in Government – Embedding Resilience into Public Service Delivery

Government departments sit at the nexus of citizen data, critical infrastructure, and regulatory responsibility. Public trust depends not just on service availability but on demonstrable assurance that personal information, operational data, and national functions are secured by default. For too long, security has been treated as a corrective measure: audits exposing weaknesses, programmes retrofitting controls […]

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Are You in Control of AI in Your Supply Chain?

Artificial intelligence is becoming a silent partner in the services and systems your suppliers provide. From automated workflows to predictive analytics and intelligent reporting tools, AI is everywhere—and it may be operating in ways your team isn’t fully aware of. For businesses, this presents both opportunities and risks. While AI can drive efficiency and insights, […]

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