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The Stormous ransomware gang announced earlier this week that it had hacked Coca-Cola and stolen 161 gigabytes of data. The group have put the information up for sale on the dark web, requesting just over $64,000 (about £51,000) in bitcoin. …
Although it’s not a formal requirement of ISO 45001, a risk and opportunity register is a useful tool for organisations looking to bolster the health and safety of their workplace. The Standard describes best practices for occupational health and safety, …
After a lengthy delay, version 4.0 of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) was published on 31 March 2022. Although the current version (3.2.1) remains valid until March 2024, organisations that are subject to the PCI DSS …
Welcome to our April 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 a new …
ISO 9001 is the international standard that describes best practices for a QMS (quality management system). It contains seven principles that help organisations monitor and control their operations, while also benchmarking their performance and service. Adopting a QMS is no …
Welcome to our review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. Here, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape …
Amid the mad dash for bargains and inevitable stories of shop-floor brawls, Black Friday brings with it a spike in cyber security threats – and it’s easy to see why. Despite being an American import, Black Friday is hugely popular …
ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety. Its purpose is to reduce injuries and diseases in the workplace, including the promotion and protection of physical and mental health. This is an issue that’s more important than …
By our reckoning, September 2021 saw 97 security incidents comprising 91,127,815 million breached records. What is unusual about this month is that a single incident accounted for most of those records: 61 million of them, in fact, which were exposed …
Microsoft 365 and Azure are used by 258 million people and more than a million companies worldwide. There is a huge demand for qualified admin and cyber security professionals, opportunities for career progression and the possibility of generous salaries. Indeed, the (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2020 found that 49% of …
