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24th November 2021 Issue no. 583
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The rise of ransomware decryptors: it's still not game over for ransomware, says Databarracks Another major step in the fightback against ransomware, but decryptors will slow the growth rather than stop it altogether. In recent weeks, cybersecurity firms have released a host of new ransomware decryptors, offering victims the chance to recover their compromised data at no cost. The What, When, Where, Who, How and Why behind security incidents
Codelocks expands into Europe with strategic new hire
Astroworld Festival security officer allegedly pricked by needle at concert A security officer is believed to have been pricked in the neck at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston, according to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner. |
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Lockexpo 2022 will run 5th and 6th March 2022 Lockexpo, the long-running, successful independent show for locksmiths, will be held once more at the Belfry Hotel, Nottingham NG8 6PY Visitor registration will open soon. Exhibitors - we still have some room - contact us now! 5 cybersecurity myths that are compromising your data As the importance of cybersecurity has increased, so has our awareness of it.
Poor cybersecurity has been identified as the most pressing threat to businesses today. Issues with cybersecurity often stem from a lack of cybersecurity awareness. Government Actuary's Department hit by an average of 24,740 malicious emails every month The UK Government Actuary's Department (GaD) has been hit by an average of 24,740 malicious emails a month. The data, obtained and analysed by a Parliament Street think tank via a Freedom of Information (FoI) act request, revealed that a total of 74,221 malicious emails, including phishing, malware and spam had been sent to the GaD over July, August and September 2021. The Government Actuary's Department provides actuarial solutions including risk analysis, modelling and advice to support the UK public sector. GaD has about 200 employees across two offices - London and Edinburgh - of whom around 165 are actuaries and analysts. Secure Logiq joins the Milestone Marketplace Secure Logiq has become a Milestone partner with management servers and client machines added to the Milestone Marketplace.
The move further strengthens the relationship between the two manufacturers, and enables Secure Logiq to support more Milestone projects. Dahua surveillance system provides high visibility at logistics site A high definition IP surveillance system from Dahua Technology is providing 24/7 security and operations management at a large freight and logistics hub in Cannock, West Midlands. The 54-camera system has been installed throughout Pentalver's 37-acre site. The equipment includes 5MP dome cameras with IR illumination up to 50m, 180-degree panoramic domes comprising an array of four 2MP cameras each with IR up to 60m, 5MP bullet cameras, 4MP ptz network cameras, and 5MP 360-degree internal dome cameras. New TID-600R intercom brings high-quality communication, visuals, and audio to security Hanwha Techwin's TID-600R, brings together the company's high-quality camera functionality with audio features and analytics. The new intercom has multiple applications, from acting as a help point for queries and emergencies, to access control or seamless communication with a control room or a front desk reception. Locks and Security News Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of Locks and Security News. If you would like to run a search of the Locks and Security News web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at Locks and Security News:
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