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NEW PODCAST | Policing in the Digital Age: AI, Security & the Future of Law Enforcement
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
In this episode, Mike Gillespie is joined by Advent IM Security Consultant, Michael Hayes, as they explore the evolving role of technology in policing, from data-driven decision-making to the adoption of AI. We discuss the benefits and challenges of digital systems in law enforcement, the significance of the NPCC AI Covenant, and the ethical and […]
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Spyware, Not ‘Spouseware’: The Sinister Reality of Digital Stalking
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Recent revelations have uncovered that spyware applications, such as Spyzie, have compromised the personal data of hundreds of thousands of Android users and thousands of iPhone users. These applications, often termed ‘spouseware’, have been found leaking email addresses, text messages, call logs, photographs, and other sensitive data without the knowledge or consent of the individuals […]
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Glazed and Confused: The Krispy Kreme Data Breach That Left Customers in a Sticky Situation
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
In recent months, several organisations have experienced significant data breaches, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and proactive strategies, particularly in employee training. In late November 2024, Krispy Kreme faced a cyberattack that disrupted its online ordering system across parts of the United States. The Play ransomware group claimed responsibility, alleging the theft […]
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Over Half of Organizations Report Serious OT Security Incidents
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
More than half of global organizations have suffered an operational technology (OT) incident over the past 12 months, according to the SANS Institute. Read via InfoSecurityMag.
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Bank of Ireland to pay €350k over alleged data breach that saw woman stalked by estranged father
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The High Court has ordered Bank of Ireland to pay a €350,000 settlement to a woman and her partner, who alleged her data was released to her estranged father who used it to find the couple abroad and stalk them. Read Here.
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Man denies terrorism offences over PSNI data breach
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A Londonderry man has denied terrorism offences linked to a major data breach by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Read Here.
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Phishing Campaign Uses Havoc Framework to Control Infected Systems
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A new phishing campaign leveraging the open-source Havoc command-and-control (C2) framework has been discovered. Read Here.
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The Value of Independent Physical Security Reviews in Private and Independent Schools
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors in all educational facilities is vital, private and independent schools often face other additional challenges. Open and Expansive Campuses Many private and independent schools have large, open campuses with multiple buildings, sports facilities, and boarding accommodations. Unlike state schools, which often have a single-entry point and perimeter […]
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Pentagon chief orders US spies to ‘deprioritise’ Russian cyber threats
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The new US defence secretary has ordered the nation’s Cyber Command to halt planning to counter threats from Russia, according to reports. Read Here.
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NIS2 and the UK: Why It Still Matters for Cybersecurity & GRC
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
The NIS2 Directive is the EU’s latest and most comprehensive effort to enhance cybersecurity across critical sectors. But with the UK no longer an EU member state, many businesses might assume that NIS2 is irrelevant to them. The reality, however, is very different. Despite Brexit, NIS2 has far-reaching implications for UK organisations, particularly those operating […]
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