Over a third of businesses do not feel prepared for cyber attack, new survey shows
New research has found that more than a third (38%) of Scottish businesses do not feel prepared for a cyber attack. This comes despite two-thirds (66%) of those surveyed believing…
Exclusive: Dark threats to Scotland’s data – hacked credentials are ‘wake up call’ for public sector
Tens of thousands of email accounts belonging to public sector officials have been found on the dark web following a Futurescot investigation. More than 42,000 “leaked credentials” and “compromised accounts”…
University spin-out aims to target growing threat of ransomware
A Scottish university spin-out company is aiming to tackle the growing worldwide threat of ransomware attacks. MemCrypt, a startup at Edinburgh Napier University, has appointed a leading tech entrepreneur as…
Home Secretary calls for reform of Computer Misuse Act as cybercrime soars
Home Secretary Priti Patel has called for a review and reform of computer misuse laws after highlighting “truly horrific levels” of online child sexual abuse and a Covid-19-related surge in…
Cyber attack on Glasgow Caledonian University not thought to be ransomware
A cyber attack on a Scottish university is not thought to have contained a ransomware element, according to technical teams investigating the breach. The hack which impacted Glasgow Caledonian University…
Jude McCorry to chair new Scottish cyber organisation
A new cyber organisation set up to ‘streamline the flow information’ available to businesses to protect themselves from online harms has appointed its first chair. Jude McCorry, chief executive of…
Ransomware attack downs systems for health service in Ireland
A ransomware attack has caused widespread disruption this morning – forcing the cancellation of outpatient appointments – for Ireland’s health service. The cyber incident forced the Health Service Executive to…
Scottish social care organisation falls victim to ransomware gang
A Scottish social care organisation that provides services to the homeless has fallen victim to a “sickening” cyber attack that has seen thousands of its files – including the personal…
Cyber testing programme updated after surge in ransomware attacks
SBRC updates Exercise in a Box workshops with a new ‘phishing attack’ scenario
NCSC platform for sharing cyber threat intelligence undergoing revamp
A platform for sharing cyber threat intelligence between industry and government in the UK – run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – is undergoing a revamp. The Cyber Security…
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We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…