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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
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Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
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Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
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Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
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Major security flaw found in NHS chatbot service by Tenable
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cloud security
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Tenable warns of a high-severity flaw in Microsoft's Azure Health Bot Service, risking NHS patient data with potential for widespread access and control by hackers.
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NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
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NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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acronis
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
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Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
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New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.
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UK business leaders stressed by rapid tech changes, study finds
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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fintechs
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financial systems
A BBD Perfect Storm Co/Labs survey reveals UK business leaders' anxiety over rapid tech evolution, with many admitting to stress and a fear of appearing outdated.
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ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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expansion
ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company’s 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.
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UK election impact on tech sectors critical – industry
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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data analytics
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quantum computing
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ai
The upcoming UK General Election is set to influence pivotal sectors, with industry leaders urging strategic investments in the NHS and technology to ensure sustainable growth.
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Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Progress Software recently patched a high-severity authentication bypass in its MOVEit managed file transfer solution, as we're reminded of the importance of security for critical infrastructure.
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UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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cyber attacks
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european commission
A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.
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Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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software development
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bbc
Waracle acquires Screenmedia, merging teams to boost digital product and AI capabilities and increasing its workforce to over 200. CEO Chris Martin sees this as a strategic move to drive growth.
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Hybrid Connex trial shows promise for NHS connectivity boost
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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5g & beyond
A pilot study by East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has shown that Excelerate Technology's Hybrid Connex can boost NHS connectivity, enhancing patient care and operations.
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Cambridge & SAS collaborate to accelerate healthcare innovation
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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The University of Cambridge's Maxwell Centre and SAS have launched the SAS Advanced Analytics Hub to propel healthcare innovation using advanced analytics and AI.
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Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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ai security
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siem
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cybersecurity
Cyber-attacks have paralysed three major London hospitals, forcing operation cancellations and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.
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OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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software
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digitalisation
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government
OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.
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Vita Health Group partners with Zellis to boost HR efficiency
Fri, 24th May 2024
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hcm
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expense management
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payroll systems
Vita Health Group partners with Zellis to streamline HR operations, enhance employee experience, and support growth with advanced digital tools and data-driven insights.
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NHS at crossroads: embracing digital transformation challenges
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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digital transformation
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The NHS stands at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. A recent BT-hosted roundtable identified key barriers and potential solutions for adopting advanced technologies to improve patient care.