NEW: We’ve fined South Staffordshire Plc and South Staffordshire Water Plc (South Staffordshire) after a serious cyber attack resulted in personal information of 633,887 people being extracted.
This led to 4.1 terabytes of data being shared on the dark web.
ALT Fine of nearly £1 million issued to South Staffordshire Plc and South Staffordshire Water Plc
⚠️@CISAgov issued 17 🆕& 1 updated public #ICS Advisories. These advisories provide info about current security issues, vulnerabilities, & exploits surrounding ICS. More at go.dhs.gov/i7V
⚠️ PAN-OS Firewall Vulnerability Let Attackers Reboot Firewall by Sending Malicious Packet
Read more: cybersecuritynews.com/palo-a…
A critical denial-of-service vulnerability in its PAN-OS firewall software that allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely reboot firewalls by sending specially crafted packets.
Tracked as CVE-2025-4619, the vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on Palo Alto firewalls for network security.
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability without authentication, credentials, or user interaction. When successful, the malicious packet triggers an unexpected reboot of the firewall.
#cybersecuritynews#vulnerability
Cyber attacks have devastating effects, cost nearly £15 billion per year, and leave our essential public services in a vulnerable position.
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will build stronger defences to protect against attacks and improve incident reporting 🛡️
🛡️ Akira ransomware is on the rise—primarily targeting small & medium sized orgs. Review our updated joint advisory with additional details on IOCs & TTPs & implement the recommended mitigations to help protect your data from this ongoing cyber threat. 🔗 go.dhs.gov/J9n
Just in time for Cybersecurity Month, the UK’s Information Security Technical Authority @NCSC has published its Annual Report on the UK Cyber landscape. The title urges action: “It’s Time To Act”
See NCSC UK 2025 Report: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/ncsc-…#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
It’s time to act.
Today we’ve published our 2025 Annual Review, revealing that cyber threats facing the UK are accelerating rapidly. We must take action⬇️
ncsc.gov.uk/annual-review-20…
ALT It's time to act: Cyber attacks are designed to disrupt society with real human costs. Annual review 2025
ALT It's time to act: Take cyber security seriously or risk exposing your customers' data. Annual Review 2025
ALT It's time to act. Open your eyes to the imminent to your economic security. Annual Review 2025
Our CEO Dr Richard Horne co-signed a letter with Government Ministers which has been sent to the CEOs and chairs of leading UK businesses, including FTSE 350 companies.
Read the full letter:
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Everyday cyber experts at the National Cyber Security Centre work behind the scenes to keep our country safe.
This morning I met with @NCSC's CEO and talked to business leaders about steps they need to take now to strengthen cyber security.
Businesses must act now to strengthen cyber security.
@DanJarvisMBE talked to CEOs and experts at @NCSC this morning as Ministers write to FTSE350 bosses urging them to work with Government and take steps to protect their employees and customers.
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Enjoy your lunch and some of our DPPC recorded content. You can watch and share it after conference too.
🤖 News about our cyber essentials
🏫 Lessons from reprimands
👍 Simple ways to deal with SARs
🛠️ What to do in case of a breach
The first live seminars begin at 12:45.
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Up next on #DPPC2025: Seminar group C
Choose from:
👉 Can we trust automated decision making?
👉 Storage and access technologies
👉 20 years of FOI
So tricky to decide!
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When machines decide: can we trust automated decision making?
Mind Your Banners: The ICO’s approach to storage and access technologies
Celebrating 20 years of FOI"
Up next on #DPPC2025: Seminar group B
Choose from:
👉 The stories behind our complaints
👉 AI basics
👉 Every day data sharing
👉 EIR exceptions explained
Get your questions ready for the expert presenters!
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People first: the stories behind our complaints
"So, you want to use AI..." (AI: the basics)
Everyday data sharing
EIR exceptions explained: a practical guide for public authorities"
On now at #DPPC2025: Seminar group A
Choose from:
👉 The human impact of data breaches
👉 Lessons learned from cyber attacks
👉 The latest on FOI handling
👉 The impact of recent changes in the law (DUAA)
This is a strong group. Choosing will be tricky...
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Seminar group A. Choose from the following topics.
The ripple effect: how can you stop the ripple?
Beyond the headlines: actionable insights and lessons learned from cyber attacks
The evolving world of freedom of information: current issues in request handling
DUAA: the impact of legislative reform"
“AI, bias and recruitment – how can we ask better questions to get better answers?”
Christina Tueje is from the UK Black Privacy Professionals Network and will be a guest panellist at this year’s #DPPC2025.
Register to hear Christina live on 14 October: orcula.com/dppc2025/register…
#DPPC2025 is our biggest live event.
Loads of expert speakers and panels talking sharing the latest on data protection and freedom of information.
Already registered? You’ll have email with all the joining instructions.
If not, there's still time: orcula.com/dppc2025/register…
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Good morning! It’s here!
#DPPC2025 officially opens at 9.15AM, but feel free to say hello early doors 😊
Welcome to you if you’re joining us live, a cherished DPPC regular or a fantastic first-timer.
We’re on this channel all day with the latest updates and conference news.
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NEW: A former insurance claims advisor has been sentenced for unlawfully accessing personal injury claim records.
Read the full story on our website: ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken…
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We will always take action to protect the public and businesses from this type of unlawful behaviour."
When it comes to #AI, privacy and equity are inseparable.
Our keynote speaker Ivana Bartoletti on how governance must protect rights, as artificial intelligence reshapes daily life.
There’s still chance to join in and hear Ivana live tomorrow morning: orcula.com/dppc2025/register…
❓ What does a career in data protection look like?
❓ What does it take to be a successful Data Protection Officer?
Our expert #DPPC2025 panel has all the answers as well as lots of tips and advice.
Register to hear David live on 14 October: orcula.com/dppc2025/register…
🆕 Changes to data protection laws will make it easier for UK businesses to protect people’s personal information while growing and innovating their products and services.
Find out more 👇
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#Cybersecurity: October is Cybersecurity Month & Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The PrivacySolved Team will share the best information security ideas, cyber news, videos and insights to raise awareness and promote excellence. Our Case Studies: privacysolved.com/case-study…#infosec