Category: Industry News
News and information from the Advent IM team.
Security Threats Facing Universities
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
As universities and colleges across the UK return for a new academic year, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned IT security teams to be on their guard against cyber-attacks, particularly ransomware. Read via InfoSecurity Mag.
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ICO Hits British Airways With Record-Breaking GDPR Fine For 2018 Data Breach
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined British Airways £20 million ($25.85 million) following a 2018 data breach affecting more than 400,000 of the airline’s customers. Read via Forbes.
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Over half of UK firms hit with phishing attacks, over a third suffered ransomware during pandemic
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
UK firms believe cyberattacks escalated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read via ItProPortal.
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University of Leeds alumni taking legal action after cyber attack leaked personal information
- by Ellie Hurst
- Industry News
Former students at universities in York, Birmingham, Newcastle, London, Reading, Surrey and Wales have also been affected. Read story via Kristian Johnson in Leeds Live
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UK Home Office Data Loss Incidents Surge by 120%
- by Ellie Hurst
- Industry News
The UK’s Home Office department reported a 120% rise in data loss incidents during the financial year 2019-20. Read story by James Coker in Infosecurity Magazine.
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Hackers are launching fresh attacks against universities
- by Ellie Hurst
- Industry News
Cybersecurity agency warns about a spike in ransomware attacks targeting universities and colleges. Read the story by Danny Palmer in ZDNet
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Coronavirus: Public Health Wales publishes 18,000 test results by mistake
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The details of more than 18,000 people who tested positive for coronavirus were published online by mistake by Public Health Wales. Read via BBC News.
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We are returning to onsite training from October
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM Blog Advent IM News General Industry News Police Training
Our October courses are booked but we are welcoming enquiries for subsequent courses, please call or email for details or to register interest.
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HMRC investigating 10,000+ coronavirus phishing scams
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Pandemic has provided cybercriminals with plenty of ammunition. Read more via ItProPortal.
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A new way to engage with us…NHS SBS Cyber Security Services
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM News Industry News
Did you know if you are an NHS or Public Sector body you can procure our consultancy services directly through NHS SBS Cyber Security Framework? This framework allows for direct awards or mini tenders too. Find out more here >> click
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