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Day 11 Only you should know your password #AdventAdventCalendar
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Christmas is for sharing and caring… but not your log-in credentials. Advent Advent Calendar Secret Santa Giveaway Terms & Conditions
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The Advent IM Bad Santa
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Santa is here, and he’s displaying some serious security flaws! This Christmas, don’t be like Bad Santa. Part 2 of our troublesome Bad Santa’s antics will be released in the near future. The Advent IM Bad Santa (Security Fails!)
Read MoreDay 10 You need to check ID, even Santa’s! #AdventAdventCalendar
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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All elves and reindeer should have their ID checked, even Santa! You don’t want to let an imposter in… Advent Advent Calendar Secret Santa Giveaway Terms & Conditions
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Just 3% of UK Firms Escaped a Supply Chain Breach in 2021
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Some 97% of UK organizations suffered a supply chain breach over the past year, up from 82% in 2020 and the second highest figure globally, according to BlueVoyant. Read via InfoSecurityMag.
Read MoreDay 9, it’s GIVEAWAY TIME!
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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Be quick, the first two people to email bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk will receive a FREE GIFT. Advent Advent Calendar Secret Santa Giveaway Terms & Conditions
Read MoreDay 8 Looking for a last minute present? Don’t fall for a scam! #AdventAdventCalendar
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
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Don’t fall for a scam this year, Black Friday and Christmas all offer a perfect time for criminals to disguise their scams. Advent Advent Calendar Secret Santa Giveaway Terms & Conditions
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SPAR: Supermarket chain forced to close stores due to cyber attack
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The supermarket chain SPAR has been forced to close a number of stores following a cyber attack. A spokesperson told Sky News that more than 300 stores had been affected by the incident, though some had avoided closing by switching to cash payments. The spokesperson explained that the cyber attack had impacted all of the […]
Read MoreDay 7: Christmas Party Ready? Put that Work Phone Away! #AdventAdventCalendar
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Ready to celebrate this Christmas? Well, it’s time to put away that work phone or laptop, you really don’t need to take it to the pub do you? Advent Advent Calendar Secret Santa Giveaway Terms & Conditions
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Bank of Ireland fined €24.5m for business continuity failures
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Bank of Ireland hit with multi-million euro fine by central bank following an investigation The Bank of Ireland has been hit by a multi-million euro fine by Ireland’s central bank after an investigation found it has not had a system in place that could ensure customer services in the event of an IT failure. The […]
Read MoreDay 6, Email in quick for your FREE GIFT!
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
QUICK!… The first two out of the sack to email bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk will receive a FREE GIFT from Secret Santa Advent Advent Calendar Secret Santa Giveaway Terms & Conditions
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