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Oracle denies data breach after hacker claims to hold six million records
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Oracle has denied suffering a cyberattack and a data breach, following claims from a hacker to have stolen millions of records from company servers. Read Here.
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Introducing Our Bite-Size Security Training Videos
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
We’re excited to announce the launch of our bite-size security training videos, part of the Advent IM Training Academy—designed to make security and data protection simple, accessible, and relevant for everyone in your organisation. Security awareness is no longer just for IT teams. Whether you work in marketing, HR, finance, or any other department, understanding […]
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The EU’s Data Adequacy Decision: What It Means for UK Organisations
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
The free movement of personal data between the UK and the European Union (EU) has been underpinned by the EU’s adequacy ruling, which acknowledges the UK’s data protection standards as comparable to those of the EU. Originally granted on 28 June 2021, this decision was due to expire on 27 June 2025. However, a recent […]
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NEW PODCAST | Policing in the Digital Age: AI, Security & the Future of Law Enforcement
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
In this episode, Mike Gillespie is joined by Advent IM Security Consultant, Michael Hayes, as they explore the evolving role of technology in policing, from data-driven decision-making to the adoption of AI. We discuss the benefits and challenges of digital systems in law enforcement, the significance of the NPCC AI Covenant, and the ethical and […]
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Spyware, Not ‘Spouseware’: The Sinister Reality of Digital Stalking
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Recent revelations have uncovered that spyware applications, such as Spyzie, have compromised the personal data of hundreds of thousands of Android users and thousands of iPhone users. These applications, often termed ‘spouseware’, have been found leaking email addresses, text messages, call logs, photographs, and other sensitive data without the knowledge or consent of the individuals […]
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Glazed and Confused: The Krispy Kreme Data Breach That Left Customers in a Sticky Situation
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
In recent months, several organisations have experienced significant data breaches, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and proactive strategies, particularly in employee training. In late November 2024, Krispy Kreme faced a cyberattack that disrupted its online ordering system across parts of the United States. The Play ransomware group claimed responsibility, alleging the theft […]
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Over Half of Organizations Report Serious OT Security Incidents
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
More than half of global organizations have suffered an operational technology (OT) incident over the past 12 months, according to the SANS Institute. Read via InfoSecurityMag.
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Bank of Ireland to pay €350k over alleged data breach that saw woman stalked by estranged father
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The High Court has ordered Bank of Ireland to pay a €350,000 settlement to a woman and her partner, who alleged her data was released to her estranged father who used it to find the couple abroad and stalk them. Read Here.
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Man denies terrorism offences over PSNI data breach
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A Londonderry man has denied terrorism offences linked to a major data breach by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Read Here.
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Phishing Campaign Uses Havoc Framework to Control Infected Systems
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A new phishing campaign leveraging the open-source Havoc command-and-control (C2) framework has been discovered. Read Here.
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