Ada Lovelace was born, today in 1815 and her contributions to technology, computing and coding are still recognised today. Ada is celebrated each year on the second Tuesday of October with Ada Lovelace Day. The day was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009 by Suw Charman-Anderson on the second …
Because It’s Friday – Bruce Schneier on CAPTCHA
Regular readers know I read and quote a lot of stuff by Bruce Schneier, today he will make you smile: CAPTCHA – Schneier on Security Have a good weekend. Clive
My posts are not all doom and gloom – read about the scammers who were scammed…
I had to include a link to this article: Weep for the cybercriminals who fell for online scams and lost $2.5m last year • The Register I think I will refuse them access to our online cyber security awareness training!
Ransomware is still one of the worse cyber attacks
Knowing what you are going to do if ransomware malware gets past your cyber security defences is essential for your business continuity and reputation. In the case of a hospital that plan is complex and have life threatening consequences if they get it wrong. It appears The André-Mignot teaching hospital …
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Because It’s Friday – two stories about code breaking
Well actually one story and one video. After five centuries these secrets are finally revealed Modern day computer technology got a kick start in World War II when it was developed to crack codes. Google Bletchley Park, where one of these crypto computers and Alan Turing were based, and watch …
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