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New Podcast Episode – Governance and Security: From State Interference to Global Threats
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
In this episode of the Risk & Business podcast, we delve into the dynamics of the modern nation-state, exploring the multifaceted issues of state interference, the election, and emerging threats from overseas. Thank you to Philip Ingrim from (Grey Hair media), and Scott Wesley (Mitie), for coming on to share their amazing insight! Listen to […]
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Microsoft hack: users warned their emails may have been hacked by Midnight Blizzard
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Microsoft is urgently contacting users amid fears they may have been victims of a Russian hacking group. The tech giant admitted in January that it had been hit by an attack from the group “Midnight Blizzard”. Read Here.
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Levi Strauss Reports Credential Stuffing Attack Affecting Thousands of Users
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Levi Strauss has reported a credential stuffing attack which may have compromised around 72,000 customer accounts. The denim giant apparently said attackers were able to re-use passwords from other sites in order to access customer accounts, and potentially expose names, emails, mailing addresses, order history, and some payment card data. Read Here.
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Blog: My Journey as a RAF Reservist
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
We are at the start of Armed Forces Week with Armed Forces Day falling on June 29th. Naturally, we support our Armed Forces and have demonstrated this with our Covenant and our continuing support of the Armed Forces community. We are very lucky to have some excellent ex-military colleagues, some of whom are Reservists. One […]
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After a cyber-criminal gang disrupted London hospitals and published nearly 400GB of private data on the Dark Web
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
After a cyber-criminal gang disrupted London hospitals and published nearly 400GB of private data on the darkweb, the National Crime Agency (NCA) is reportedly discussing plans for potential retaliation. Read Here.
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Shropshire hospital trust pays out nearly £30,000 over data breaches
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Shropshire’s major hospital trust paid out nearly £30,000 for data breaches over the past three years, it has been revealed. Read Here.
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London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
A gang of cyber criminals causing huge disruption to multiple London hospitals has published sensitive data stolen from an NHS blood testing company. Read the full story via BBC News.
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BLOG | Big Brother on Board: How Amazon’s AI Cameras are Reading Emotions of UK Train Passengers
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
This article piqued my interest –Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers | WIRED – especially “…privacy experts say they are concerned about the overall lack of transparency and debate about the use of AI in public spaces”. We seem to now be in a world where AI is the […]
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G7 Aims to Better Protect Energy Systems from Cyber Attack
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
G7 leaders commit to strengthen the cybersecurity of the global supply chain. The G7 is to establish a collective cybersecurity framework around operational technologies for both manufacturers and operators. Read Here.
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Ukrainian Arrested on Ransomware Charges
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A 28-year old Ukrainian man has been arrested on charges of using a “hidden program to interfere with the computer networks of a foreign company.” Read Here.
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