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How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

IT Security Guru

This heavy reliance on technology, however, makes it an attractive target for hackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in trading systems and platforms. If these cyber attacks are successful, even just a little, they could lead to billions of pounds in damages and losses to the companies that own the platforms and the traders.

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GUEST ESSAY: The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation and fake news

The Last Watchdog

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse.

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Unanswered Questions Loom Over Cyber Attacks on M&S, Co-op & Harrods

Jane Frankland

While further details are yet to emerge, this series of attacks makes one thing clear: organisations and their leaders must do betternot just in prevention but in collaboration and communication. Cybersecurity isnt just an IT problem; its central to risk management, operational continuity, and customer trust.

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See No Risk, Hear No Warning, Speak No Breach: The Cybersecurity Trap for Small Businesses

Jane Frankland

Just like the three wise monkeys , some small business owners are unintentionally following a philosophy of see no risk, hear no warning, speak no threat when it comes to cybersecurity. In the context of cybersecurity, its a silent enabler for hackers who thrive on unguarded systems and untrained staff. Here’s how: 1.

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Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business

Joseph Steinberg

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. There is simply too much to know, too much to do, and too many developments with which to keep up.

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News Alert: INE Security outlines top 5 training priorities emerging from RSAC 2025

The Last Watchdog

As an exhibitor that engaged with both frontline practitioners and top-level decision makers, INE Security gained firsthand insights into organizations’ most pressing security challenges: the convergence of AI-driven threats, multi-cloud vulnerabilities, and increasingly sophisticated attack vectors.

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Cyber Attack on New York Transport Authority

CyberSecurity Insiders

New York Metropolitan Transport Authority, well known shortly as MTA was reportedly hit by a cyber attack in April this year and sources report that the incident was limited only to some systems and no employee or customer info was compromised. .