Beware the ever-evolving ransomware cybercrime tsunami
In his first column in 2021, Davey Winder explores the evolution of ransomware and why cyber criminals are looking towards tailored attacks.
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The cyber threats facing the UK and the Republic of Ireland in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
“The Cyber Threat to UK and RoI Healthcare” white paper offers a review into the potential threats which face the healthcare sectors in the UK and the Republic of Ireland as its reliance on digital services continues to grow at a fast pace.
Cyber Security
Covid-19 medicine and vaccine info leaked following cyberattack
The European Medicines Agency has said documents related to Covid-19 medicines and vaccines belonging to third parties were leaked following a cyberattack.
Cyber Security
The basics of healthcare security hygiene have never been more important
In his final 2020 column, Davey Winder explores the reliability of emails and why good security hygiene has never been more important.
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Imprivata expands digital identity platform with FairWarning acquisition
Imprivata has acquired FairWarning Technologies, a company which provides patient privacy intelligence.
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NHS withstands hundreds of cyber crime incidents relating to Covid-19
More than 160 “high-risk and critical vulnerabilities” were shared with NHS trusts to raise awareness of cyber threats in the past year.
Cyber Security
Working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic? Keep I.T confidential
NHS Digital’s head of security operations lead, Steve Fenwick, has some advice for health and care staff on how to stay cyber secure while working from home.
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ICO assessing 15 contact-tracing companies for data protection approach
A number of companies that provide contact-tracing services are being assessed for how they are “approaching their data protection responsibilities”.
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NHSX launches online information governance portal
An online portal which provides NHS frontline staff and the public with access to national information governance (IG) guidance has been launched by NHSX.
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