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More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024
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UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
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breach prevention
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data privacy
UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
UK firms report more breaches amid remote work, policy gaps
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UK firms reporting data breaches to the ICO rose to 69%, with remote work risks rising as phishing and employee errors top causes amid policy gaps.
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
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malware
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ransomware
Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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smart home
Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
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data privacy
Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.
Dutch regions' data exposed after hard drives sold at market
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data breach
A Dutch man has inadvertently sparked a data security alarm after buying hard drives packed with sensitive personal information at a flea market.
ICO probes social media platforms on teen data privacy
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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digital age
The ICO has launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over data privacy issues concerning teenage users, sparking fears of increased scrutiny.
UK legal sector sees 39% surge in data breach incidents
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data protection
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document management
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ecm
A recent report reveals a staggering 39% rise in data breaches within the UK's legal sector, compromising the personal details of nearly 8 million people.
UK government considers banning ransomware payments
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
The UK government is consulting on a plan to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies, amid rising cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare.
Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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payment technologies
Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.
ICO urges firms to responsibly share data to tackle fraud
Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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data protection
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email security
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data privacy
The Information Commissioner's Office is urging organisations to share personal information responsibly to combat the UK's growing fraud crisis.
Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.
NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.
Email spam hits new high, increasing nuisance communication by 31%
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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email
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Surge in spam and nuisance communications, particularly via email and digital platforms, revealed in latest Freedom of Information data from the ICO, raising concerns about consumer trust erosion.
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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microsoft
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
IT leaders report surge in external breach Notifications to gov ICO
Sat, 21st Oct 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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breach prevention
32% of UK security decision-makers surveyed reported their organization to the ICO for a data breach, according to Apricorn's annual research.
Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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imperva
UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.