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PSNI data breach: Officers and staff ‘frightened’ after details leaked
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Police officers in Northern Ireland are frightened and their families and friends could be “jeopardised” after details were published in error, a former NI justice minister has said. Read via BBC News.
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New Podcast – Outsource in Action: Case Study Chat
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
We have released a new episode of the Advent IM podcast (Risk & Business)! In this episode Mike Gillespie is joined by Advent IM’s managing consultant, Dave Wharton. The main topic for this listen is about our brand new service ‘Advent IM Outsource’. Listen here. Watch on YouTube. http://advent-im.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Outsource-podcast-audio-v0.1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
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US hospital network hit with ransomware attack
- by Anthony Orjally
- General
Prospect Medical Holdings operates 182 hospitals, clinics and centers across the United States, read via Cyber Security Hub.
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Strengthening Your Defences: Using Advent IM Outsourced Solutions for your Security Project
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
In today’s digital landscape, ensuring robust cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of running any business. With cyber threats constantly evolving, organisations must adopt proactive measures to protect their sensitive data and infrastructure. One strategy that has gained popularity among businesses is outsourcing entire security projects to specialisation third-party providers. In this blog post, we […]
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MOVEit Data Breach Hits US Government Contractor, Exposes Health Data of 8 to 11 Million People
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
The damage tally from the massive MOVEit data breach continues to go up, as a US government contractor is reporting that 8 to 11 million records of health data have been exposed. Read the full story here.
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Ministry of Defence accidentally emails Russian ally
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation after emails containing classified information were sent to a close ally of Russia in a typing error. Read via BBC Politics.
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Supply Chain Attack Hits NHS Ambulance Trusts
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A cyber-attack on an NHS supplier has left two ambulance trusts serving millions of people without access to electronic patient records, it has emerged. Read via InfoSecurity Magazine.
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Education Sector Has Highest Ransomware Victim Count
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
The education sector recorded a higher share of ransomware victims than any other in 2022, according to a new report from Sophos. The security vendor’s report, The State of Ransomware in Education 2023, was compiled from interviews with 400 IT and cybersecurity leaders globally; split evenly across schools and higher education institutions. Read via InfoSecurityMag.
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Cortech Announces Second Open Event with Advent IM Guest Speaker, Mike Gillespie
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
After the success of their first Open Event back in March, where it was discussed best practices of managing public, semi-public, or private spaces with the use of technology and the impact of Martyn’s Law at the National Museum of Computing in Milton Keynes, Coretech has decided to bring you another event. Happening on Tuesday […]
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Safeguarding Your Business in the UK: The Role of Advent IM Data Protection Consultants
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM Blog
In the digital age, data has become a valuable asset for businesses, but it also presents significant risks if not adequately protected. For companies operating in the United Kingdom, data protection has become a top priority due to the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To navigate the complexities of data compliance and […]
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