Cybersecurity

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) have signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) that sets out how both organisations will cooperate to improve the UK’s cyber resilience. The aim of this work is to ensure that organisations across the

Consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will come into force today, as all internet connected smart devices will be required by law to meet minimum-security standards. Manufacturers will be legally required to protect consumers from hackers and cyber criminals from accessing devices w

A cyber attack has potentially affected hundreds of UK law firms.

Scotland’s organisation for tackling cyber and fraud crime, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, is issuing a plea for additional funding to be allocated to fighting organised crime and building cyber resilience through a new multi-agency hub. Results have revealed that over £3 milli

A £500,000 contract to extend cyber resilience training to more than 250 organisations across the country has been awarded by the Scottish government. The grant will enable the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) to run online and in-person workshops for public services and third sector

Police Scotland has launched a new team in the north east to help tackle cyber-enabled crimes. Based in Aberdeen, the 'cyber-enabled crime team' will work alongside national units within Police Scotland to help develop specialist knowledge locally, enhance investigations and develop preventative str

More than 4,000 digital files stolen from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in a cyber attack over Christmas have now been illegally published online after the public body rejected a ransom demand.

Val Surgenor takes a timeous look at cybersecurity in the context of smart devices. The use of smart devices or smart products by both consumers and industry is rapidly advancing and today use of such smart or internet-enabled products in the household is relatively common – think speakers and