Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
Such is the sophistication of the bad actors on the web that it is easy to get caught out and let people steal your credentials. Have you seen those games on Facebook, where for example you are asked to give the name of your first pet and the road you …
Tesco reports that services are back to normal after some disruption over the weekend. However as with any cybersecurity incident, action continues to be taken to check if any other systems are compromised – but I have changed my Tesco password, Tesco website and app back up after hack attempt …
A few months ago I wrote about the commercially available spyware Pegasus. Now it is back in the news again – this time the use of Pegasus by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, to spy on his wife has caused Cambridge university to halt a £400m project …
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A second post today for Cyber Security Awareness Month – as this incident is happening now. There is no official confirmation yet – but it appears that Sunderland University is suffering a major cybersecurity incident – possibly ransomware. Sunderland University cyber attack causes extensive IT problems – BBC News It …
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This is an interesting situation where the performance data of professional footballers is regularly being used by a wide range or businesses and organisations for profit, without the player’s consent. The players want compensation for this use. This is not just the high roller players from the top leagues it …
