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In other news…
Cyber security news from Scotland and the rest of the UK
Scotland NHS staff mobile numbers obtained following data breach
The mobile phone numbers of several NHS staff in Scotland were revealed following an attack on a third-party supplier to several health boards.
Housing charity staff and tenants’ data shared on dark web
Personal data belonging to staff and tenants of Albyn Housing Society has been shared on the dark web following a ransomware hack.
Heriot-Watt ‘telescope’ to tackle cyber attacks
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University are developing a £2.5 million ‘optical ground station’ that will test methods to improve cyber resilience by sending secure transmissions via satellites.
Global experts gather in the UK for cyber resilience talks
The UK is this week convening talks with countries including the EU member states, Canada, Japan and the US, on how to tackle the growing threat of cyber attacks.
UK signs landmark AI Convention
The UK has become a signatory to the first legally binding international treaty on AI, along with the US and many EU member countries. The AI Convention addresses the risks the technology may pose, while promoting responsible innovation.
UK and allies expose Russian attacks
The UK and international allies have issued a joint advisory exposing a unit of Russia’s military intelligence service for carrying out a campaign of malicious cyber activity targeted at government and critical infrastructure organisations around the world.
Nearly half of UK businesses lack basic cyber security skills
The UK Government has published the findings of its annual ‘Understanding the UK cyber security sector and labour market’ survey, which aims to inform future policy. This year’s survey found 44% of businesses have a basic skills gap, although the number of cyber security graduates has increased by a third year-on-year.
UK data centres given cyber resilience boost
The UK Government has announced the country’s data centres are to be designated as Critical National Infrastructure, a move which means their operators will be given greater government support against critical incidents including cyber attacks.
TfL services impacted by cyber attack
Transport for London (TfL) is dealing with an ‘ongoing cyber security incident’ which has seen the operator suspend some of its payment and live information services in an attempt to secure its systems.
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