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From Commercial Director and Cat Fanatic, Ellie Hurst Ah, Cyber Security Awareness Month—the time of year when we’re reminded (yet again) that our digital lives are just one click away from disaster. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “It won’t happen to me. I’ve got a password that’s 12 characters long and includes my dog’s […]
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised many industries, including insurance. By leveraging machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation, AI offers the insurance sector enhanced efficiency, improved customer service, and more precise risk assessments. However, along with these advantages come significant security hazards that must not be overlooked. The increasing reliance on AI in the insurance industry […]
Read MoreThere is relief that the cyber incident affecting Gloucestershire council is “nothing like” the hack suffered by neighbouring authority three years ago – and “was a case of its systems testing its own security”. Read Here.
Read MoreDisney is reportedly phasing out its use of Slack following a significant data breach, with plans to migrate over to Microsoft Teams for internal communications and collaboration. The move comes after a July incident where hackers accessed Disney’s internal Slack archives to leak 1.1TB of sensitive information, exposing confidential company messages, project details and employee information. Read Here.
Read MoreIn August 2024, superstar Kylian Mbappe, forward for Real Madrid and France, found himself at the centre of an unexpected and unusual security breach. Mbappe had his Twitter (X) account hacked, with the attacker using it to post tweets about rival clubs (Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea), memes, and political opinions. The incident didn’t last for long, […]
Read More**PRESS RELEASE** Media Contact: Olivia Lawlor Blackburn 0121 559 6699, bestpractice@advent-im.co.uk Date : 17/09/2024 Advent IM wins Defence Sector Security Innovation Award Winners of the JOSCAR SME innovation Award Audience Choice award, Advent IM are an independent information security consultancy. Their assurance and security risk management services strengthen UK Defence resilience through Secure by Design […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to share that Advent IM has won the JOSCAR SME Innovation Award Audience Choice at the recent JOSCAR LIVE event in Farnborough, beating off four other competitors to take the top slot. The result came after our MD, Mike Gillespie, used his 3-minute pitch to highlight the importance of the Secure by […]
Read MoreTfL has said some customer data was compromised in the cyber attack, including customer names and contact details. Some Oyster card data, which could include bank account details, may also have been accessed. Read Here.
Read MoreGlobal scrutiny on hack-for-hire services and spyware tools has heightened over the past few months, with many countries strengthening their legal response to human rights and security violations leveraging these tools and services. Read Here.
Read MoreThe mobile numbers of Scottish NHS staff at seven health boards have been compromised following a software company data breach. Read Here.
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