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Your favorite weekly round-up of Security News and Advent IM media. Would you like to join the Advent IM team? We have a vacancy for a Sales Executive – Security Consultancy – More Information A brand new blog from Head of Client Development, Derek Willins. The iceberg that is camera surveillance and data privacy – […]
Read MoreFrom Head of Client Development, Derek Willins A recent complaint filed with the ICO by Big Brother Watch (BBW) reminded me of the iceberg that is camera surveillance and data privacy. The accused is Southern Coop. The charge is that they are using “biometric cameras” (Live Facial Recognition technology or LFR), and they are “infringing […]
Read MoreYour favorite weekly round-up of Security News and Advent IM media. In HUGE Advent IM news, we are delighted to announce that not one, but two of our team members have made the shortlist for the ‘British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, 2022’, the world’s largest celebration of veterans in a second career for the second […]
Read MoreFrom Advent IM Head of Client Development, Derek Willins So much has been said and written about the new world of work everyone is coping with, it’s hard to find something original to say about it. So, I will stick to one eternal truth. That change is constant, and therefore good security will constantly change […]
Read MoreIf you are a supplier to the Ministry of Defence you will be aware of the stringent security requirements that need to be in place to maintain your commercial relationship. Finding all the resources you need can be a challenge, whether that is for assurance (JSP440 or NIST) or audit or just finding the right […]
Read MoreMany UK retail banks are leaving their customers exposed to fraud by neglecting to implement website protections and allowing users to set laughably insecure passwords to use their online services, according to consumer rights organisation Which?. Which?’s investigation, conducted with assistance from security firm 6point6, tested the online and mobile app security of the UK’s […]
Read MoreTrojanized installers of the Telegram messaging application are being used to distribute the Windows-based Purple Fox backdoor on compromised systems. That’s according to new research published by Minerva Labs, describing the attack as different from intrusions that typically take advantage of legitimate software for dropping malicious payloads. “This threat actor was able to leave most […]
Read MoreLooking to make some spare cash in the run up to the big day? If you are thinking about selling your old electrical devices, including phones and laptops, make sure you wipe them clean before you do so and remove ALL your personal data. This includes photos, videos and logging out and removing all social […]
Read MoreIt’s here! Another Secret Santa Giveaway, as part of the #AdventAdventCalendar 2021. The First 2 to email bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk will receive a FREE GIFT! Advent Advent Calendar Secret Santa Giveaway Terms & Conditions
Read MoreIt’s Secret Santa Giveaway Day! #AdventAdventCalendar First 2 out of the sack to email bespractice@advent-im.co.uk will receive a FREE GIFT! Advent Advent Calendar Secret Santa Giveaway Terms & Conditions
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