Hacker holds Netflix to ransom over ‘Orange is the New Black’

A hacker claims to have released the new series of the hit prison TV show “Orange is the New Black” onto the internet, after Netflix failed to agree to pay an undisclosed ransom. The hacker has also claimed to have stolen shows belonging to other broadcasters including Fox, National Geographic, and ABC. We’re back again. … More Hacker holds Netflix to ransom over ‘Orange is the New Black’

Is cybersecurity now as important as health and safety?

Background: What is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work? The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work. It is held on April 28th and has been observed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003. How does cybersecurity factor into it? It doesn’t, … More Is cybersecurity now as important as health and safety?

Healthcare providers ‘cannot be complacent over data security’

Consumers have placed a high level of trust in healthcare organizations to keep their digital data safe, but companies cannot afford to take such good relationships for granted. That is the main finding of a new report from Accenture, which found that 84% of consumers trust their physician or healthcare provider to keep data secure, … More Healthcare providers ‘cannot be complacent over data security’

Young duo sentenced over role in TalkTalk data breach

Two men are facing a prison sentence after admitting their part in the recent TalkTalk data breach. The attack saw the details of thousands of customers compromised, at a cost of around £42 million. According to the BBC, Matthew Hanley, 22, pleaded guilty to compromising the security of the company’s website between October 18 and … More Young duo sentenced over role in TalkTalk data breach