Advanced, an IT supplier to the NHS, has been hit by a ransomware attack that could take a month to recover from.
What Happened?
Birmingham-based ‘Advance’ provides digital services to the NHS such as patient check-in and NHS 111. The company’s Adastra software works with 85 per...
New privacy features being rolled out this month mean that WhatsApp users can now leave group chats silently.
Three New Privacy Features
WhatsApp has announced the introduction of three new privacy features: Leave Groups Silently, Choose Who Can See When You’re Online, and Screenshot Blocking For View...
Communications regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation to make sure that telecoms providers are complying with rules to ensure that there is always uninterrupted access to 999 calls.
Investigation Into Compliance With General Condition A3.2(b)
The new investigation will essentially decide whether providers are operating in a way...
A security company task force Sophos X-Ops has reported to Black Hat USA 2022 in Las Vegas that ransomware gangs are competing for resources, leading to a trend of victims being attacked by multiple gangs over a short space of time. It even suggested that collaboration between ransomware gangs is possible. The advice...
