Equifax hackers stole more than 200,000 credit card accounts
Visa and MasterCard have sent confidential alerts to financial institutions across the United States, warning them that more than 200,000 credit cards that were stolen in the Equifax data breach….
Equifax says web server vulnerability led to hack that exposed 143m accounts
Credit reporting company Equifax has blamed a web server vulnerability in its open-source software, called Apache Struts, for the recent data breach that compromised personal details of as many as…
‘Special Representative on Internet Safety’ appointed by Prime Minister
Theresa May has appointed Baroness Shields as the Prime Minister’s ‘Special Representative on Internet Safety’. The newly created role, which is unpaid, “will support the delivery of the government’s objective…
UK consumers’ accounts among those accessed in Equifax hack
Equifax, a provider of consumer credit scores, has revealed that a recent hack exposed the personal details of up to 143 million United States consumers. The company said criminals had…
Highlands and Islands Enterprise helps businesses get ‘cyber strong’
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is offering its clients across the region support to protect themselves from cyber attacks, by launching the Cyber Strong business project. Co-inciding with Digital Leaders Cyber…
GCHQ’s centre for cyber expertise makes commitment to Scotland’s security
Security experts leading the fight against cyber threats to the UK set out their commitment to joint working with devolved organisations in Scotland during a visit to Edinburgh and Glasgow…
ScotlandIS announces Scottish smart mobility and cyber security projects
ScotlandIS, the body representing Scotland’s digital technologies industry, is launching two projects creating opportunities for Scottish businesses in the fields of cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT). The organisation will…
Welcome to the surveillance state
Current approach sends the wrong message to our citizens and the worldIt is critical the UK gets its cybersecurity legislation right, because so much depends on our digital presence today….
When you are held to ransom, it’s better to have backed up than have to pay up
A low-cost solution is available to avoid a devastating loss of business dataIt’s the middle of the afternoon. The day is going well. Business is good. Then you notice something…
Where maximum security is taken to a whole new level
Scotland’s first purpose- built data centre sets new standards for safety and efficiency Chapelhall, near Airdrie, is not the first place you might think to retreat to in the event…
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