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Even Christmas classics teach security lessons: check twice like Home Alone, question routines like Whoville, and verify before trusting like Buddy the Elf!

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Holiday Security Lessons from Christmas Classics | Advent IM
Discover festive security lessons from Christmas classics like Home Alone, The Grinch, and Elf, and learn how vigilance prevents mistakes this holiday season.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Cyber resilience is now a frontline issue for UK Fire & Rescue Services. Digital disruption can directly affect response times and public safety.

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#CyberSecurity #EmergencyServices #Resilience
More Than Flames: The Cyber Threat Facing UK Fire & Rescue Services | Advent IM
UK Fire & Rescue Services face growing cyber threats. Learn why cybersecurity is now a frontline operational risk and how services can strengthen resilience.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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As we prepare to close out 2025, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel looks back at the past year, and ahead to 2026....
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December 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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The defence department’s inspector-general concluded Pete Hegseth violated department policy by using his personal device for official business on.ft.com/3XziKd4
December 4, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Russia may be behind attacks on British businesses like M&S, Nato cyber chief warns
Russia may be behind attacks on British businesses like M&S, Nato cyber chief warns
Russia may be behind attacks on British businesses like M&S, Nato cyber chief warns
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Kensington and Chelsea confirms IT outage was a data breach after all

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Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms data breach
: Borough says attackers copied 'historical' info as three-council cyber woes drag on
www.theregister.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Gambling platforms are prime cyber targets. Our new blog explores the real risks and why strong security is the true jackpot.

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Rolling the Dice on Cybersecurity? The Risks Gambling Companies Can’t Afford | Advent IM
Gambling platforms are prime cyber targets. Discover the key risks, compliance pressures, and why strong cybersecurity is essential for trust and business survival.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
HashJack attack shows AI browsers can be fooled with a simple ‘#’

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HashJack attack shows AI browsers can be fooled with '#'
: Hashtag-do-whatever-I-tell-you
www.theregister.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Comcast to pay $1.5 million US fine after vendor data breach

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November 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
BLOG | HSBC dark-web allegations and the problem of “breach theatre”

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HSBC dark-web allegations and the problem of “breach theatre” | Advent IM
HSBC dark-web allegations and the problem of “breach theatre”
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Gartner: 40% of Firms to Be Hit By Shadow AI Security Incidents

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Gartner: 40% of Firms to Be Hit By Shadow AI Security Incidents | Advent IM
Gartner: 40% of Firms to Be Hit By Shadow AI Security Incidents
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November 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
A huge thank you to the CNI Security Group for hosting an excellent Protecting CNI Scotland event, and for inviting Mike Gillespie to speak.

We appreciate everyone who stopped by to speak with Mike and Ellie.

We’re looking forward to the next one!

#CNIScotland #CNI #SecurityEvent
November 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Good morning from Protect CNI Scotland! #CNI #UKCNI #Scotland #Security
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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China in ‘covert and calculated’ effort to recruit MPs and peers, minister says
China in ‘covert and calculated’ effort to recruit MPs and peers, minister says
Dan Jarvis gives Commons statement after MI5 alert about LinkedIn profiles of Amanda Qiu and Shirly Shen
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Secure by Design isn’t just a principle - it’s a shift in culture.

Read how this approach strengthens accountability and reduces costly retrofits: www.advent-im.co.uk/secure-by-de...

#SecureByDesign #PublicSector #SIRO #CyberResilience
Secure by Design in Government – Embedding Resilience into Public Service Delivery | Advent IM
Secure by Design embeds resilience in government services, ensuring security, compliance, and public trust from inception.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Good morning from JOSCAR Live 2025!

#UKDefence #JOSCAR #RiskManagement #SecurebyDesign
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

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Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy
Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services like healthcare, drinking water providers, transport and energy.
www.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In policing, a single data lapse can compromise justice and public trust.

Read our latest article on how this shift is transforming assurance in policing
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✍️Ellie Hurst, Commercial Director

#Policing #SecureByDesign #InformationGovernance #CyberSecurity
Secure by Design in Policing – Protecting Intelligence, Evidence, and Public Trust | Advent IM
Secure by Design helps policing protect digital evidence, safeguard intelligence, and maintain trust through proactive, accountable security.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you work with Defence or government contracts, SAL fluency is essential.

A short read that could save you a long audit 👉 www.advent-im.co.uk/security-asp...

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Security Aspects Letters (SAL): a practical guide for Defence, Government and CNI suppliers | Advent IM
Understand Security Aspects Letters — the bridge between MOD policy and delivery. Get them right to secure contracts, compliance, and confidence.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Co-op to open or refurbish dozens of stores amid cyber attack recovery
Co-op to open or refurbish dozens of stores amid cyber attack recovery
Co-op to open or refurbish dozens of stores amid cyber attack recovery
www.independent.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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“Transport officials are working with the National Cyber Security Centre to assess whether Yutong, the world’s biggest bus maker, has remote access to the vehicles’ control systems for software updates and diagnostics.”

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UK investigates whether buses made in China can be turned off from afar
Investigation comes after Norway found Yutong vehicles could be ‘stopped or rendered inoperable’ by Chinese company
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Good morning Infosec World
a kitten is sitting on the floor with the words `` good morning '' written above it .
ALT: a kitten is sitting on the floor with the words `` good morning '' written above it .
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM