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Government allows Huawei restricted access to UK 5G network

Homeland January 31, 2020

The government has agreed to allow Chinese company Huawei to construct part of the UK’s 5G network with certain limitations. The government has announced that Huawei will be able to run part of the UK’s 5G network following the Telecoms Supply Chain Review. Security concerns over Huawei’s links to the Chinese ...

Canadian construction company targeted in cyber attack

Homeland January 31, 2020

Canadian construction firm Bird Construction, which works with the government and military, was targeted in a cyber attack by MAZE. Bird Construction fell victim to a ransomware cyber attack which saw 60GB of data stolen. Bird Construction had previously won 48 contracts with Canada’s Department of National Defence, worth $406million. MAZE, a ...

NCSC launches new cyber security guide

Homeland January 30, 2020

The NCSC has launched a unique cyber security guide in collaboration with the University of Bristol during an event at the National Science Museum. The NSCS (National Cyber Security Centre) has worked alongside the University of Bristol to create a new cyber security guide for industry, government, and academia. The Cyber ...

Windows 7 users advised to be vigilant against cyber security risks

Homeland January 21, 2020

Positive Technologies have released advice on maintaining cyber security following Microsoft’s decision to stop Windows 7 support. Cyber Security Resilience Lead at Positive Technologies, Leigh-Anne Galloway, has spoken about how Windows 7 users can ensure they are maintaining cyber security without updates. Microsoft has stopped support for Windows 7 which means ...