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FTSE 350 companies to be cyber healthchecked
25 July 2013 The UK's top companies are being asked by security service heads to take part in a cyber governance health check. For information and advice about online and information security for your business, click here The...
25 July 2013
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Lakeland website hacked – passwords changed
25 July 2013 Kitchenwear retailer Lakeland is the latest high profile company to have its website hacked. For information and advice on safe use of your passwords, click here The Cumbria-based firm suffered "a sophisticated and...
25 July 2013
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Small business cybersecurity vouchers – apply now
23 July 2013 SMEs and sole traders still have time to apply for Innovation Vouchers to support effective cyber security. For information and advice about online and information security for your business, click here The £5,000 vouchers...
23 July 2013
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PM announces block on porn sites
The Prime Minister has announced an automatic block on pornography for most UK households. Possessing online material depicting rape will also become illegal in England and Wales, as it is already in Scotland. For information and advice on safe use...
22 July 2013
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Tumblr user logins compromised
Users of Tumblr's iPhone and iPad apps should download the latest update without delay, following what the service describes as a "security lapse". They should also update the password they use for Tumblr and other online services,...
19 July 2013
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