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Protecting your intellectual property in 2024 and beyond
By David Howell last updated
In-depth Intellectual property (IP) is a critical asset for businesses – here's how to keep it safe in a world dominated by generative AI
ICO dishes out fine to HelloFresh for marketing spam campaign
By Emma Woollacott published
News HelloFresh failed to offer proper opt-outs, the ICO said, and customers weren’t warned their data would be used for months after they cancelled
Ransomware victims are being offered payment extension plans as groups ratchet up pressure
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Ransomware gangs like Medusa are adopting new strategies to increase the success-rate of its extortion efforts, including payment extension schemes
UK finance firms faced a torrent of ransomware attacks in 2023 as threat actors ramped up activities
By Solomon Klappholz published
News New data reveals ransomware attacks on financial firms doubled in 2023, with experts noting consistent peaks and troughs over the course of the year
23andMe data breach response has been a public relations disaster as it blames customers for data breach
By Ross Kelly last updated
News 23andMe hit back at customers affected by a recent data breach with suggestions they’re at fault
Babuk Tortilla ransomware dealt major blow with release of new decryptor – here’s how victims can recover their data
By Solomon Klappholz published
News A decryptor for Babuk Tortilla ransomware has been released following a sting operation by Dutch police with the help of Cisco Talos, offering a vital lifeline for victims
UK CISO’s are cowing to ransomware demands more than you think, here’s why they shouldn’t pay up
By Emma Woollacott published
News Organizations that pay ransomware demands are perpetuating a multi-billion dollar industry and fueling future attacks
What is a data protection officer?
By Clare Hopping, ITPro last updated
In-depth Find out what the data protection officer role involves and who you need to hire
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