Info Security Magazine
4 years, 5 months ago
ICO Hit by 2650% Rise in Email Attacks
The UK regulator experienced a huge surge in spam, phishing and malware email attacks during 2021
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4 years, 5 months ago
New Ransomware Warning for Critical Infrastructure Providers
US, UK and Australian agencies claim mid-sized firms are increasingly targeted
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4 years, 5 months ago
Fifth of Young Women in UK Were Cyber-Flashed in Past Year
Charity behind cyber-flashing study says virtual abuse is having “devastating impact”
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4 years, 5 months ago
UK Foreign Office Subjected to "Serious Cybersecurity Incident"
Document published on government website revealed unidentified hackers infiltrated Foreign Office systems
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4 years, 5 months ago
#SaferInternetDay: Porn Sites Face Legal Duty to Verify Age of UK Users
Ofcom is likely to recommend using age verification technologies that minimize handling of users’ data
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4 years, 5 months ago
UK Adds New Offenses to Online Safety Bill
Three new offenses relating to abusive and offensive online communications will be included in the bill