Freelance Security & Privacy Journalist. Bylines: @guardian @WIRED @InfosecurityMag @ITPro @Assured_Intel @Forbes. kate.oflaherty@techjournalist.co.uk

Joined April 2009
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Despite never entering a national lockdown, Taiwan has remained nearly virus-free. I spoke to @audreyt about how the country did it for @WiredUK wired.co.uk/article/taiwan-c…
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Nation-states are ramping up destructive attacks using #Ransomware and wipers. @KateOflaherty shares how businesses can manage the risk of geopolitically-motivated ransomware attacks amid increasing threats: isms.online/cyber-security/c… #Cybersecurity
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Out of office is on!
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Saw a fox holding a baguette earlier 🥖
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Oh look I have a parking ticket! Strange that this has happened even tho I don’t drive or have a car 🤦‍♀️
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Here’s my dog 🐕
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Saw a deer this morning 🥰
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No, I am not going to Infosec. Thank you. Bye.
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As the use of #AI tools becomes ubiquitous, #ShadowAI presents a growing problem for the financial industry. @KateOflaherty discusses how security and #Compliance leaders can start to regain control: isms.online/information-secu…
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I'm not gonna lie, the @Meta layoffs are some of the most dystopian I've ever seen. They got told to work from home, they were sent the emails at 4AM in the morning. Those who weren't impacted have software on their computer that tracks their every move, preparing AI to take their job as well. They're literally training the AI that will eliminate their position as well. Meanwhile, Meta is raking in RECORD PROFITS. I am a massive, unapologetic AI enthusiast. Yet, this is NOT the future I had in mind. I wish for Meta to crash and burn. This is not the way. Literally nobody benefits from this.
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The #Healthcare sector is innovating using #AI, but it faces significant barriers including security risks and compliance issues. @KateOFlaherty discusses how healthcare organisations can resolve gaps in trust and data governance: isms.online/information-secu…
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Thanks fellow asthma sufferers. I just took my first puff of the inhaler and it was fine! Onwards and upwards 🙌
Newly diagnosed with asthma and given a Fostair inhaler. Not tried it yet and worried about side effects. Anyone had similar? It’s all quite daunting atm.
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Why do they put Marley and me in the comedy section
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Newly diagnosed with asthma and given a Fostair inhaler. Not tried it yet and worried about side effects. Anyone had similar? It’s all quite daunting atm.
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In March, ShinyHunters hacking collective took advantage of “overly permissive” Salesforce guest user configurations to access data from up to 400 organisations. @KateOflaherty shares how firms can strengthen #Resilience: isms.online/cyber-security/m… #CloudSecurity
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Earlier this year, the Everest ransomware group claimed to have siphoned 1.2TB of data from Atlas Air and to have compromised the airline’s supplier, Tsunami Tsolutions. @KateOFlaherty explores how organisations can strengthen resilience & defensibility: ow.ly/Xt6Z50YNkEN
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Operational shutdown is the last thing any business wants, but it is a very real risk during a #Ransomware attack. @KateOflaherty discusses the BridgePay incident that triggered a widespread #Outage: isms.online/cyber-security/t…
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Two full iOS exploit kits in one month, deployed via watering holes on public websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices. Will Apple acknowledge that this no longer fits the "very small number of highly targeted individuals" narrative?
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The new European Union Aviation Safety Agency's Part-IS rules have come into place, expanding #Cybersecurity obligations across the civil aviation sector. @KateOflaherty discusses what these new requirements mean in practice: isms.online/information-secu… #EASA
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Instagram removing end to end encryption is nuts. They clearly favour advertising and AI training to user privacy. theguardian.com/technology/2…
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