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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for August 2022

Luke Irwin 9th August 2022 Catches of the Month
Welcome to our August 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 scam targeting …
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IT Governance Podcast Episode 5: Facebook, Twitter, VW, Digital Protection and Information Bill

Luke Irwin 5th August 2022 Podcast
This week, we discuss a malware campaign targeting Facebook Business users, a breach apparently affecting 5.4 million Twitter users, a €1.1 million GDPR fine for Volkswagen, the new Digital Protection and Information Bill, and why it’s so important to maintain …
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How to Maintain ISO 27001 Certification: 7 Top Tips

Luke Irwin 2nd August 2022 ISO 27001
Whether you’re a small organisation with limited resources or an international firm, achieving ISO 27001 certification will be a challenge. Anyone who has already been through the process will know that. You must assemble a team, conduct a gap analysis …
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List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in July 2022 – 99.2 Million Records Breached

Luke Irwin 1st August 2022 Monthly Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
Welcome to our July 2022 review of data breaches and cyber attacks. We identified 85 security incidents during the month, resulting in 99,243,757 compromised records. You can find the full list below, broken into categories. Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe …
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Clarion Housing Group Residents Beg Government to Step in After Cyber Attack

Luke Irwin 28th July 2022 News
It’s been more than a month since the Clarion Housing Group was hit by a cyber attack, yet IT services remain down and residents say they are being bombarded with phishing scams. Clarion, which manages 350,000 people in 125,000 homes …
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Organisations Must Invest in Cyber Defences Before It’s Too Late

Luke Irwin 26th July 2022 Uncategorised
We’ve all been feeling the effects of inflation recently. Prices rose by 8.2% in the twelve months to June 2022, with the largest increases being seen in electricity, gas and transport prices. Meanwhile, the cost of renting commercial property continues …
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IT Governance Podcast Episode 4: Ransomware advice, MFA phishing and The Art of Cyber Security

Luke Irwin 22nd July 2022 Podcast
In our latest episode, we discuss NCSC and ICO advice to the legal profession, a new phishing campaign that bypasses multifactor authentication, and the huge increase in the number of ransomware and phishing attacks this year. Plus, we talk to …
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How Much Does PCI DSS Compliance Cost?

Luke Irwin 19th July 2022 PCI DSS
With twelve requirements to meet, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance is neither cheap nor easy. In fact, depending on the size of your organisation and the complexity of your CDE (cardholder data environment), it could take …
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PCI DSS: Which PCI SAQ is Right for My Business?

Luke Irwin 14th July 2022 PCI DSS
Organisations that fall within Levels 2–4 of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) can attest to compliance with an SAQ (self-assessment questionnaire). You will fall into one of those levels if your organisation processes fewer than six …
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Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks Quarterly Review: Q2 2022

Luke Irwin 12th July 2022 Monthly Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the …
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