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Just a few years ago, you may never have heard of ransomware. Nowadays, it’s a £10 billion-a-year industry and considered one of the biggest threats facing organisations, schools and essential services. Dozens of ransomware cases are reported each month, with companies …
Amid the mad dash for bargains and inevitable stories of shop-floor brawls, Black Friday brings with it a spike in cyber security threats, as cyber criminals take advantage of people desperate for bargains. In this blog, we look at some …
Students and staff at the University of Cumbria who were affected by the ransomware attack on Blackbaud are preparing to take legal action against the software provider. Blackbaud, which provides education administration, fundraising and financial management support, was attacked earlier …
Newcastle University is being held to ransom after its systems were infected with malware earlier this month. The DoppelPaymer ransomware gang breached the university’s systems on 4 September, and later that day stole backup files. The university has apologised for …
Whether or not you’re aware of it, a large part of the system that lets commerce happen over the Internet really operates on little more than trust. It’s backed up by technology, but it essentially relies on businesses all over …
Almost half of organisations have suffered a cyber security incident as a result of the sudden shift to remote working, a new study has found. A Barracuda Networks survey discovered that 46% of organisations across the UK, US, France and …
It’s been a promising few days, with the death toll slowing, lockdown easing and the government extending its furlough scheme. But for those who have been able to work from home throughout the coronavirus pandemic, not much will change. You …
We recently hosted a webinar in which a team of experts discussed the short- and long-term effects that coronavirus will have on organisations. COVID-19 Cyber Risk and Data Privacy Response featured Camilla Winlo, DQM’s director of consultancy services; Geraint Williams, …
With new cases of coronavirus in the UK falling consistently, we’re starting to get the first few whispers that lockdown restrictions may soon be eased. But before you get too excited, remember that we’ve not yet met the requirements that …
In a rare public statement, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) has issued a warning over the threat of coronavirus-related scams. The government agency, which is part of GCHQ, noted that there has been a sharp rise in cyber attacks …
