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The Hidden Vulnerabilities of Smart Cars: Lessons from the VW Data Breach
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
The recent VW Group data breach exposed sensitive information of over 800,000 electric vehicle owners, highlighting a critical flaw in the industry’s data management practices. As the automotive industry evolves toward electric and smart vehicles, data privacy is becoming a paramount concern. Cariad, a Volkswagen subsidiary focused on automotive software, reportedly exposed sensitive data from […]
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School forced to close after ‘ransomware attack’
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A school in Cheshire has announced a temporary closure after falling victim to a “ransomware attack”. Read here.
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60 Million Students and Teachers Targeted in PowerSchool Data Breach
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
PowerSchool confirms Social Security numbers and personally identifiable information among information exposed by hack. Read Here.
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Hackney Council still addressing 2020 cyber attack
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Hackney Council has bought a new housing management system – technology that supports local authorities manage housing – as it tries to address the damage from a cyber attack four years ago. Read Here.
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NEW PODCAST | Securing the Future: 2025 Predictions for Cybersecurity
- by Anthony Orjally
- Advent IM Blog
Join host Mike Gillespie as he dives into bold predictions for the 2025 security landscape with Advent IM directors Ellie Hurst and Dave Wharton. From evolving ransomware tactics and cloud computing advancements to the transformative role of AI, this episode delivers expert insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping the digital world. Stay ahead of […]
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UK government unveils AI-fuelled industrial strategy
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Labour plans to implement the 50 recommendations set out by entrepreneur Matt Clifford to boost the use of AI in the UK Read the full story via Computer Weekly.
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PowerSchool data breach leaks info of students and staff at schools across the US
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Parents and educators are receiving notifications about the breach, but it’s still unclear exactly how many people have been affected or what information was leaked. Read Here.
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T-Mobile had years to fix key vulnerabilities in its cybersecurity systems — and it failed.
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Washington state is suing T-Mobile for allegedly failing to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities that enabled a hacker to expose the personal data of 79 million people nationwide. Read Here.
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Dental group lied through teeth about data breach, fined $350,000
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A US chain of dental offices known as Westend Dental LLC denied a 2020 ransomware attack and its associated data breach, instead telling their customers that data was lost due to an “accidentally formatted hard drive.
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UN aviation agency investigating reports of possible data breach
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The United Nations’ civil aviation agency is investigating reports of a “potential information security incident” following a claim that tens of thousands of its records had been stolen, the organization said on Monday. Read Here.
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