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Managing the threat landscape: what steps can educational institutes take?
The mass move to lockdown learning as a result of the pandemic saw educational institutions face a host of new…
22nd July 2021
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The education sector hasn’t made the grade when it comes to ransomware protection
Major ransomware attacks are frequently in the news and, with groups behind the US fuel pipeline attack reporting to have…
17th July 2021
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Malware reports up 51% in 12 months, according to police data
Official police data points to a concerning rise in reports of malware, spyware, and computer virus misuse, which has grown…
15th July 2021
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Shielding universities from ransomware with cloud backups
Ransomware is the number one cybersecurity threat facing universities. Education institutions are now being routinely targeted, with the number of…
6th July 2021
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Study shows another annual increase in global internet surveillance
Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, according to a new study. The User Data Surveillance Report…
1st July 2021
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500% increase in spending on cybersecurity training at Cabinet Office
Spending has dramatically increased on cybersecurity training for staff charged with supporting the prime minister and his cabinet, with a…
30th June 2021
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Securing the next cohort of virtual learners
For students across the country, the turbulence of the pandemic has been a continuous source of uncertainty as schools, colleges…
15th June 2021
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Student Loans Company staff completed 20,000 cybersecurity training courses in two years
Staff at the Student Loans Company (SLC) have completed almost 20,000 cybersecurity training courses in the last two financial years…
10th June 2021
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Phish in a barrel
Asked why he robbed banks, notorious armed blagger Willy Sutton replied, “Because that’s where the money is.” Nowadays, data is…
27th May 2021
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New global intelligence system launched to shield education sector from cyber-attacks
Five tertiary education and technology organisations across the UK, US, Canada and Australia have partnered on the launch of a…
26th May 2021
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