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Brexit complicating already complex data protection
- by Ellie Hurst
- Uncategorized
GDPR impact is yet to be felt and data protection is set to become increasingly complex, with Brexit adding even more complexity that could be overwhelming, warns head of international privacy association.
Read MoreUK code breakers release Enigma war machine simulator
- by Ellie Hurst
- Uncategorized
UK intelligence agency GCHQ has celebrated its centenary year by releasing emulators for famous code cipher and code breakers used in World War II.
Read MoreLondon’s top attractions besieged by more than 100 million cyber attacks
- by Ellie Hurst
- Uncategorized
Kew Gardens, National History Museum, Tate Gallery and Imperial War Museum are often attacked by potential data thieves.
Read MoreOne third of small businesses have no cyber security strategy, says report
- by Ellie Hurst
- Uncategorized
A third of small businesses have no cyber security strategies in place, according to a report from Business In the Community released today. Research for the report shows that 40 per cent of small businesses interviewed had not taken any action in cyber security in the past 12 months.
Read MoreWarning of latest scam issued after victims lose more than £830,000 in fake TV Licensing emails
- by Ellie Hurst
- Uncategorized
Warnings are being issued after a TV licensing scam has been found to have cost its victims more than £830,000 since April last year. An ongoing phishing campaign has led to more than 900 crime reports and the high value of victim losses according to Action Fraud.
Read MoreFunding for cyber defences cut to fight against terrorism
- by Ellie Hurst
- Uncategorized
The UK risks failing to tackle the threat of cyber attacks after cuts to a £1.3bn plan to protect the nation from hackers saw funds diverted to instead defend against terrorism.
Read MoreBrexit complicating already complex data protection
- by Ellie Hurst
- Uncategorized
GDPR impact is yet to be felt and data protection is set to become increasingly complex, with Brexit adding even more complexity that could be overwhelming, warns head of international privacy association.
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