An assessment by Bloomberg Law identified that ransomware was the most urgent threat to face US healthcare firms processibg HIPA covered data, over the past 3 years. Citing a failure to educate and manage staff as the main cause. Allowing…
Cyber has to be at the centre of all transformation programmes. But digital transformation pulls data across the enterprise and increases the corporate reliability on IT. Increasing cyber risk. Whilst cyber spend is on the rise the money has to…
Are the geopolitical issues with Huawei getting deeper. if the company was funded in part by the PLA, have Western governments been correct. Taking the stance they have, to protect national interests? View Original Post
The settlement following the Yahoo data breach has been set at $117Mn. Possibly the biggest settlement reached following a data breach. It will be used to cover victim out of pocket expenses, legal fees, credit monitoring and incidental expenses. A…
100% pen test success rate, with ‘disastrous’ consequencies. Following friendly network testing of 50 of the UKs top universities. Gaining access to personal, financial and competitive information and intellectual property. View Original Post
Exasperating insider threatsand increasing the potential of fraud related issues. Be careful what you share and with whome. View Original Post
A cyber attack contracted by a member of staff of a mobile operator in Liberia was used to disrupt the competition. Taking Liberia offline, causing significant economic damage and gets the hacker 3 years. View Original Post
Class action law suits have beem filed on Marriott. Alleging that both Marriott and Starwood failed to identify the breach and notify those affected in a timely manner. View Original Post
Shareholders should be cautious. The lawyers are well aware of the consequencies of cyber attacks and data breaches. Launching law suits quickly. With changes in the regulatory environment gathering pace. I expect to see close attention to be made of…
US signs CISA act into law. Putting in place the necessary legislation for the protection of critical infrastructure from cyber attack. View Original Post
