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UK schools are being encouraged to sign-up to a revamped cybersecurity competition designed to improve diversity in the sector. The CyberFirst Girls Competition is the National Cyber Security Centre’s flagship event for schools. Since 2017 more than 43,000 girls aged 12-13 have taken part in a series of cybersecurity challenges. However, the 2022 edition will see some changes to the format. The online qualifying round opens at noon on November 29 and ends on December 8. Teams…

An APAC marine services multi-national appears to have become the latest victim of the prolific Clop ransomware gang. Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) has provided crew and ships for specialized tasks such as anchor handling, platform supply and seismic surveys for over 45 years. However, its name recently appeared on the extortion site of the Clop ransomware group, according to SOS Intelligence. The attackers are claiming the Singapore-based firm has revenues of $3bn, which would make it…

Pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer alleges that an employee stole COVID-19 vaccine secrets in advance of a job move to a rival company. The New York-headquartered firm filed a complaint in a Californian district court earlier this week against “soon-to-be-former employee” Chun Xiao (Sherry) Li, according to Bloomberg Law.  It reportedly alleges that Li uploaded more than 12,000 files, including “scores” of confidential documents to a Google Drive account. They’re said to have included vaccine study analysis and…

Threat Summary On November 17, 2021, The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) pushed an Alert entitled “Iranian Government-Sponsored APT Cyber Actors Exploiting Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet Vulnerabilities in Furtherance of Malicious Activities” which you need to pay attention to if you use Microsoft Exchange or Fortinet appliances. It highlights one Microsoft Exchange CVE (Common Vulnerability & Exposure), three Fortinet CVEs and a list of malicious and legitimate tools associated with this activity. Threat…

Security researchers are warning biomanufacturing facilities around the world that they are being targeted by a sophisticated new strain of malware, known as Tardigrade. The warning comes from the non-profit Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC) which revealed that at least two large facilities working on manufacturing bio-drugs and vaccines have been hit by the same malware this year, in what appear to be targeted attacks. Charles Fracchia, founder of BioBright and a BIO-ISAC…

By Nicole Allen, Marketing Executive, Salt Communications. Many companies are prioritising mobile efforts these days with research suggesting that increased mobility helps businesses enhance their operations and efficiency. Verizon’s 2021 Mobile Security Index Report demonstrates, there are many pre-existing and new hazards when it comes to mobile security that businesses must consider in order to stay safe. Traditionally the increases in organisational mobility often resulted in a rise in the number of mobile devices accessing…

Service providers have suspended over 20 websites in Germany and the UK for disseminating online terrorist propaganda, Europol has revealed. In the last week of October, a referral action targeted 50 sites that police flagged for promoting violent jihadist ideology in support of terrorist groups such as the Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda. Police requested that service providers, including registrars, hosting firms and internet infrastructure companies, check these against their terms of service, which resulted…