Don’t forget your patch updates, warns Security Week

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It is a boring part of the IT security landscape but “Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures” (CVEs), are a key area within the patch management strategies. IT leaders need to understand the importance, Security Week argues, when considering patch update pathways. Vulnerabilities could be attached at any moment. Therefore, identifying and…

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Major websites flagged up as “not secure” by Chrome

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The latest version of Chrome has flagged up “not secure” pop-ups for sites not using HTTPs – the secure version of the internet’s data transfer protocol system, as approved by the web’s governing body. The use of HTTPs standards is designed to improve user protection against theft and hacking. However, according to research, only 20% of the top 500 most popular websites have transferred to HTTPs. This new “not secure” warning could affect brand trust and smaller businesses should heed this warning. (more…)

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34,000 Families affected by Butlins “hack”

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Family entertainment and resorts group, Butlins, has announced that it was the victim of a phishing attack that resulted in 34,000 records being stolen – with name, address, contact details and booking details being leaked. The company stated that no financial information has been compromised and apologised for the breach. The company announced: (more…)

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As Britain faces new cyber threats, ICO appoints new executive director

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The Information Commissioner’s Office has announced the recruitment of Simon McDougall as the new Executive Director for Technology Policy and Innovation. The move is a nod to the changing threat demands facing the UK and the ICO. The ICO stated: “I am honoured to have the opportunity to join the…

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