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Scammers Are Using SEO to Strengthen Phishing Attacks

Luke Irwin 19th May 2022 News No Comments
Cyber security researchers have discovered an alarming rise in phishing attacks that are using SEO (search engine optimisation) techniques to legitimise their scams. Netskope’s Cloud and Threat Report: Global Cloud and Malware Trends found that downloads of malicious PDF files …
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Digital Services Act Ushers in New Era of Online Content Moderation

Luke Irwin 17th May 2022 News No Comments
After months of negotiation, the European Union has reached an agreement on the Digital Services Act. The legislation has been touted as a landmark for online content regulation. Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Margrethe Vestager, said the Act would …
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The GDPR: Why you need to review your third-party service providers’ security

Luke Irwin 12th May 2022 Data Protection, GDPR 5 Comments
The GDPR: Why you need to review your third-party service providers’ security
Organisations share personal data with third parties all the time, but can they be trusted? The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) extended the scope of responsibility when it comes to data protection and privacy, so where does that leave you when it comes to security incidents caused by …
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Why you need to report cyber attacks

Luke Irwin 10th May 2022 Cyber Resilience, Cyber Security, Risk Management No Comments
Why you need to report cyber attacks
Reporting an incident allows individuals to look out for suspicious activity, such as money disappearing from their bank accounts, and enables them to take steps to protect themselves. Notification also helps other organisations prepare for similar attacks.
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What You Need to Know About PCI DSS 4.0

Luke Irwin 5th May 2022 PCI DSS No Comments
A guide to the 4 PCI DSS compliance levels
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council recently published an update to its information security standard for processing credit and debit card information. Version 4 of the PCI DSS (Data Security Standard), which takes effect in March 2024, is highlighted …
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Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches in Review: April 2022

Luke Irwin 3rd May 2022 News No Comments
Welcome to our latest monthly review of cyber attacks and data breaches. In April 2022, we found   80 publicly disclosed security incidents accounting for 14,329,785 breached records. As ever, you can find the full list of security incidents on our …
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The 5 most common causes of data breaches

Luke Irwin 28th April 2022 Cyber Security, Data Protection 2 Comments
The most common causes of data breaches and how you can spot them
The longer a breach goes undetected, the more embarrassing it is for the organisation in question. But what’s a good target for identifying an incident?
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How much does GDPR compliance cost in 2022?

Luke Irwin 26th April 2022 Data Protection, GDPR No Comments
How much does GDPR compliance cost in 2020?
We’ve come a long way since the panic and scepticism that accompanied the introduction of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Several high-profile fines and the continued warnings from regulators have led to a sharp uptick in the number of …
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T-Mobile Customers Warned About Sophisticated SMS Scam

Luke Irwin 21st April 2022 News No Comments
T-Mobile customers are being warned about text messages supposedly sent the telecoms firm thanking them for paying their phone bill. Research from the NJCCIC (New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell) found that scammers are using this as a pretext …
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The GDPR: How to respond to data subject access requests

Luke Irwin 19th April 2022 Data Protection, GDPR 1 Comment
The introduction of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires all organisations within its scope to give data subjects the right to review the personal data being held on them. These requirements are broadly consistent with previous laws about personal data access requests, albeit more rigorous. However, …
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