Renault UK Customer Records Stolen in Third-Party Breach
Renault UK warns customers of a third-party data breach exposing personal details, stressing vigilance against fraud and confirming no bank data lost.
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$20 YoLink IoT Gateway Vulnerabilities Put Home Security at Risk
Four critical zero-day flaws found in the $20 YoLink Smart Hub allow remote physical access, threatening your home security. See the urgent steps you must take now.
WestJet Confirms Passenger IDs and Passports Stolen in Cyberattack
WestJet confirms a data breach starting June 13, 2025, stole passport/ID and personal data. Credit cards and passwords are safe. The airline offers 24 months of free identity monitoring, including $1M insurance.
Who Needs ISO 27001 Foundation Training?
ISO 27001 training isn’t just for auditors or security consultants. Indeed, many roles need baseline knowledge of the Standard. If you help to protect information, support audits or manage suppliers, you will benefit. Foundation training teaches you the structure of an ISMS (information security management system), the core requirements in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and what the Annex A controls cover in practice. It’s short, accessible and accredited, you can study in person or online, and there’s an exam and a recognised certificate on completion. What the Foundation course covers Outcomes Who needs ISO 27001 Foundation training? 1. IT administrators moving into
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Human Error and Accidental Data Breaches: Lessons from Recent Cases
According to Verizon’s 2025 DBIR (Data Breach Investigations Report), some 60% of data breaches now involve “the human element” – in other words, errors and non-malicious activity. Failing to use the bcc function when emailing groups of people, accidentally emailing spreadsheets full of unencrypted personal data to entire mailing lists without checking, mistakenly misconfiguring an AWS bucket… each of these simple errors can expose personal information and damage reputations. Recent years have seen several large–scale incidents where accidental disclosure has had significant consequences. These examples show how even organisations with extensive resources and responsibilities can fall victim to basic human
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Hack of US Surveillance Provider RemoteCOM Exposes Court Data
A massive data breach at RemoteCOM exposed 14,000 personal files and police contacts from the SCOUT software. Learn what this aggressive spyware records, and the high risks for all involved parties.
US Auto Insurance Platform ClaimPix Leaked 10.7TB of Records Online
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a massive 10.7TB ClaimPix leak exposing 5.1M customer files, vehicle data, and Power of Attorney documents. Read the full details.
How to Become a DPO (Data Protection Officer) in the UK
Are you thinking about becoming a DPO (data protection officer)? You’re not alone. It’s one of the fastest-growing privacy roles in the UK. For many organisations, appointing a DPO is a legal obligation under the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). For others, voluntarily appointing a DPO enables them to demonstrate accountability and manage the growing complexity of privacy regulation. For mid-career professionals, the DPO role represents an attractive career move. It draws on compliance, risk management, IT, and legal expertise, but positions the individual as an independent voice reporting directly to senior management. Salaries are competitive, the role is
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How to Become a DPO (Data Protection Officer) in the UK
Are you thinking about becoming a DPO (data protection officer)? You’re not alone. It’s one of the fastest-growing privacy roles in the UK. For many organisations, appointing a DPO is a legal obligation under the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). For others, voluntarily appointing a DPO enables them to demonstrate accountability and manage the growing complexity of privacy regulation. For mid-career professionals, the DPO role represents an attractive career move. It draws on compliance, risk management, IT, and legal expertise, but positions the individual as an independent voice reporting directly to senior management. Salaries are competitive, the role is
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Digital IDs Are Being Introduced in the UK. Here’s How They’re Expected to Work.
The government said the new system would help to curb illegal migration, but opponents said it would infringe on citizens’ privacy.