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As we stride into the new year, it would be remiss not to turn back and assess the previous 12 months. Cyber security in 2021 was once again a 'hot ticket item', with numerous high-profile security incidents and developments. Today we ask Patrick Carolan to take a...

In the first of a CRIBB blog double-bill this week*, we look back at cyber security news Dec 2021. The month began with a cyber-attack against Spar shops and continued with hackers looking to exploit the Log4j vulnerability. Finally, the BBC revealed a new...

There have been numerous high-profile cases of ransomware in the mainstream news in recent years. Going after big corporations would seem to be at the top of cyber-criminals' wish lists. However, schools and colleges are increasingly finding themselves being targeted....

Many organisations nowadays are unsure whether they require a DPO or not. Some do not know if data protection even applies to them. Today we shed some light on this using an example that is timely and hopefully somewhat entertaining. Achieving compliance with modern...

In January 2022, the NCSC is introducing the largest Cyber Essentials (CE) technical controls update since it was first launched in 2014. Today we look at what is changing to see what it might then mean for you moving forwards. The new year will see the introduction...

We are part of theICEway along with eTestware and ICE. Together, we deliver a complete digital solution for clients in sectors including healthcare. Our group of IT brands are all either celebrating or approaching significant milestones. CRIBB turned 5 in November...

A mere 2 weeks ago we rounded-up our pick of security updates for October - you can read that piece here. We considered waiting a while longer to reveal our choices from this month. Then we opted to do it sooner rather than later as there is a lot to get through in...

This week CRIBB Cyber Security is 5 and to celebrate, we're looking at the evolution of cyber security. The world as we now know it is far different to the one we experienced back in 2016. As we shall see, 5 years ago cyber-criminals were becoming more targeted and...

We're now past the halfway mark in November and so then it is time for one of our regular features: Cyber security news Oct 2021. Today we'll look at the UK National Cyber Force and phishing attempts against YouTube users. Then we'll hear about another high-profile...

CRIBB is part of theICEway ecosystem along with ICE and eTestware. Next year, ICE turns 15 and our friends there have been reflecting on how things were in the beginning - read more. Not to be outdone, it is now our turn as we will turn 5 in just over 2 weeks' time!...

Who needs to register with ICO? It is a question that has caused some confusion. Many believe that it is only data controllers that need to. However, as we shall see, data processors must also register. What is a data controller? Typically, if you decide 'why' and...

This Friday is International Internet Day (Oct 29th) and so we felt it only right to celebrate that. The internet has changed all of our lives but with all the positives, there are of course negatives. Our key concern at CRIBB is to make organisations and people cyber...

Perhaps a little later than usual, it is time for us to take a look at cyber security news Sep 2021. Last month yielded yet more cyber criminal activity and IoT attacks caused particular concern following the release of a report on their growth during Q1 & Q2....

In last week's blog we looked at the current rules on cookies*. We did this in response to an announcement by Profit about a potential phishing scam against travel companies. Today we look more closely at Profit themselves and at this scam, as well as ransomware in...

For many years CRIBB Cyber Security has helped clients in a variety of sectors including travel. Recently, our friends at Profit shared news of a potential phishing / ransomware attempt against travel companies. It seems that some have received messages suggesting...

The recent TravelTech Show brought travel Agents, travel providers and tour operators together. Representatives from hotels, airlines, ground transport and the cruise industry were also in attendance. The show provided an opportunity for these plus travel and...

Last week the Managing Director of CRIBB was asked to participate in a cybersecurity panel at the Traveltech Show 2021. Conor Byrne was more than happy to accept along with freelance journalist Mark Frary. Joining them was CEO of The IASME Consortium, Emma Philpott...

One aspect of our cyber security solutions is a detection service offering, which allows CRIBB to help with pentesting and vulnerability scans. These are often mistaken as being the same and many organisations then opt for the wrong solution. Today we take a look at...

Our regular readers will know all about the importance of cyber security certification, especially in this day and age. Cyber security certificates are powerful trust symbols and potential clients look for them now more than ever before. They are only awarded when...

It is the end of the month and therefore time for a cyber security news Aug 2021 round-up. We take a look at a first for the Ministry of Defence. There was yet another high-profile hacking incident and a hike in cyber security pay to read all about. You can also read...

At CRIBB we pride ourselves on helping organisations to achieve cyber-resilience. Through certifications, data protection officer services and more, our cyber security experts are always ready to help. But what about security for individuals? Here are some tips to...

CRIBB Cyber Security is an official certification body. We are backed by the UK government and qualified to help with Cyber Essentials, IASME Governance and more. Recently we added ISO27001 Certification to our range of security services. Today we look more closely at...

Back in July, reports emerged that action fraud was to be scrapped after a Times expose. Last week, however, City of London Police - the national policing lead for fraud - revealed that it was always in line to be replaced. Today we look at exactly what role the...

Last month, we published several articles on cyber security awareness. The first discussed the importance of being cyber aware. The second then gave tips on how to encourage and embrace it within the workplace. Today we go a step further by looking at cyber security...

It is time for another round-up of key stories from the world of cyber security news, Jul 2021. Cyber-attacks continue apace, with many attributing the blame for certain high-level incidents to China. They have now hit back in what is shaping up to be quite a story....

We recently had an article published on the importance of cyber security awareness. In that piece, we provided best practices and recommended that you create a culture of cyber awareness. With so many cyber-crimes and data breaches occurring nowadays, this is becoming...

EOL, aka 'End of Life', is a fairly common IT term used when a product is at the end of its lifecycle. Users no longer receive updates and therefore security issues can arise. You can also expect poor performance and reliability as legacy apps continue to run but...

Avid readers of our blog will have seen our cyber security news round-ups dominated this year by incidents including ransomware. Indeed, major incidents are occurring on a weekly basis, with a rise in phishing, data breaches and more. Those readers will have little...

As the month draws to a close, we look back at some key stories in our regular feature: Cyber security news (Jun 2021). Unfortunately, it has been another fertile period for cyber-criminals. Indeed, it seems rare now in the security world for a day to pass without...

This week we are delighted to present you with a handy guide to phishing. The majority of data breaches are due to social engineering and phishing, so it makes sense then to ensure you embrace best practices. It would be virtually impossible to cover everything in one...