Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
The development of quantum computers and the subsequent evaporation of the effectiveness of current cybersecurity algorithms, encryption and software was an often discussed topic during my cybersecurity MSc. But there is no point in being scared by the prospect – but you should be informed – so read this. What …
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This is not an article for or against cookies – they are a part of the operation of the internet and most times we benefit from functionality they offer us. But the reality of cookies is that they can contain information that we would prefer remains private. Since the beginning …
Inquiry into two cyber-attacks at Gloucester City Council in decade – BBC News
A member of the medical team who gave care to survivors of the Bataclan attack has been caught selling x-rays of a survivor as a Non-fungible token (NFT). Bataclan survivor finds NFT of her X-ray for sale online – BBC News This is a really distressing case of a surgeon’s …
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There are some interesting articles being written about the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter games and the privacy of those who will be attending. The basic message seems to be take a burner phone with you. The issue is around the amount of personal data QI-ANXIN (an official sponsor …
As I said in my piece below – the removal of our access to secure communications needs to be a debate. Here is what the UK’s Information Commissioner thinks about it: Encryption: UK data watchdog criticises government campaign – BBC News
The Red Cross is pleading with unknown attackers not to reveal data on more than half a million vulnerable people following the cyber-attack. International Red Cross hack exposes half a million vulnerable people – BBC News Red Cross begs hackers not to leak data of “highly vulnerable people” – The …
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