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IT Governance Podcast Episode 2: Yodel, ransomware, the Data Reform Bill and cyber defence in depth

Luke Irwin 23rd June 2022 Podcast
This week, we discuss a cyber attack that’s disrupted Yodel’s deliveries, new tactics from a ransomware gang, the government’s plans for reforming UK data privacy law, and the importance of a defence-in-depth approach to cyber security. Now available on Spotify, …
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Yodel Hack Leaves Millions Waiting for Parcel Deliveries

Luke Irwin 23rd June 2022 News
The delivery service company Yodel has suffered a “cyber incident” resulting in widespread disruption. Customers awaiting deliveries noted that Yodel’s systems went offline last weekend, and that they have been unable to receive updates since then. In an message posted …
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The Importance of Data Governance and Compliance

Luke Irwin 21st June 2022 Cyber Security
Data governance and regulatory compliance go hand in hand. Organisations need robust governance practices if they are to stay on top of their legal requirements, while those obligations are designed to help them operate more effectively. Although ‘data governance’ can …
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Channel 4 Under Fire Over “Emergency News” Stunt to Promote Cyber Attack Drama

Luke Irwin 16th June 2022 News
Channel 4 has faced heavy criticism after broadcasting a fake emergency news message warning that the UK is about to be hit by a catastrophic cyber attack. The message was filmed at what appeared to be GCHQ – the UK …
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Top 5 Cyber Security Risks for Businesses

Luke Irwin 15th June 2022 Cyber Security
In an increasingly digital world, there are an escalating number of cyber security risks for business to address. Criminal hackers are adept at spotting weaknesses, while organisations do themselves no favours when they fail to adequately protect their systems. IT …
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IT Governance Podcast Episode 1: Twitter, Beeple, QuickBooks, Pegasus Airlines and Hybrid Working Security

Luke Irwin 9th June 2022 Podcast
This week, we look at a $150 million fine for Twitter, phishing attacks affecting the Twitter followers of the digital artist Beeple and users of the accounting platform QuickBooks, and a massive data breach affecting Pegasus Airlines. Plus we talk …
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Is Cyber Essentials Enough to Secure Your Organisation?

Luke Irwin 9th June 2022 Cyber Essentials
Organisations that are looking to bolster their information security practices are often advised to certify to Cyber Essentials – and for good reason. The UK government scheme outlines five controls that cover the core data protection components. Its controls are: …
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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for June 2022

Luke Irwin 7th June 2022 Catches of the Month
Welcome to our June 2022 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over their personal data. This month, we look at how an NFT …
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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in May 2022 – 49.8 million records breached

Luke Irwin 1st June 2022 Monthly Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
Welcome to our May 2022 review of data breaches and cyber attacks. We identified 77 security incidents during the month, resulting in 49,782,129 compromised records. You can find the full list below, with incidents affecting UK organisations listed in bold. …
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Twitter Fined $150 Million for Using Customer Data Without Consent

Luke Irwin 26th May 2022 News
Twitter has been ordered to pay a $150 million (£119 million) to settle allegations that it used people’s personal data to provide targeted advertising without their consent. More than 140 million Twitter users were affected by the practice. Announcing the …
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