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This checklist offers a framework to assess whether you have the right technology measures in place to lessen the risks linked to temporary homeworking, eg during a business continuity incident or a cyber security attack. It will help you pinpoint key considerations and actions for your business and, where relevant, includes links to Lexis+® UK content... Technological steps ☐ Put in place security technologies that protect you and your team when using remote IT systems. NA [Insert comments, if any] ☐ Confirm your systems are defended against ransomware and other malware. See Practice Notes: A–Z of cyber threats and Cybercrime—issues, threats and vulnerabilities. See also Precedent: Information security review. [Insert comments, if any] ☐ Back up your critical data on a routine basis. As above. [Insert comments, if any] ☐ Ensure access to your backups is limited. As above. [Insert comments, if any] ☐ Keep your backups separate from your network (offline), or use a cloud service. As above. The National Cyber...

FACT has released research carried out by Opentext Security Solutions into the risks posed by illegal sports streaming sites. The study shows these platforms expose fans to financial fraud, harmful scams and explicit material. It further concludes that users are 'bombarded' with threats such as crypto scams, extreme or explicit pop-ups, and banking trojans, with the latter deemed the most dangerous hazard for viewers, according to the research findings published by FACT...

In this issue: EU fundamentals Competition and state aid Data protection and cybersecurity Dispute resolution Financial services Energy Environment Insurance and reinsurance IP Life sciences TMT International trade Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content EU fundamentals Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package The Commission presented its yearly Enlargement Package, delivering an in-depth review of how Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Türkiye are advancing towards EU membership. It sets out principal reform priorities and offers bespoke recommendations for each candidate state. See: LNB News 30/10/2024 49... Competition and state aid Antitrust—Court of Justice dismisses Commission’s Intel appeal In Case C-240/22 Commission v Intel, the Court of Justice delivered its judgment on the Commission’s appeal against the General Court’s 2022 ruling in Case T-286/09 RENV (following a referral back from the Court of Justice), which...

Statement follows. Inquiry into City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) The DPC has today issued its final decision (Decision), following an investigation into a personal data breach at the CDETB. Acting of its own volition on an own-volition basis, the DPC opened the inquiry in July 2019. It concerned a breach notified by CDETB in November 2018, after the organisation discovered that its webserver had been retaining the personal data of student grant applicants who uploaded information in support of their grant applications via CDETB’s website, as well as the discovery of malware on the webserver. The data processed covered approximately 13,000 data subjects, identifiable by email address, who had submitted supplementary forms through the CDETB website during the years 2017 and 2018. Personal data at risk as a result of the security incident included data subject identity details (name, surname, and date of birth), PPSN, contact details, identification data, and special category data such as data revealing racial or ethnic origin and health data. The...

This Practice Note distils the principal insights from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) publication Cyber Threat Report: UK Legal Sector, and also draws on data in the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Cyber security thematic review (September 2020) together with the SRA’s Information security and cybercrime risk outlook. Headline facts and figures The cyber threat facing the UK legal sector is substantial, with reported incidents rising sharply over recent years. The financial and reputational fallout for law firms is likewise considerable. Costs can arise from: the incident itself remediation and recovery restoring damaged reputations The SRA’s thematic review noted that three quarters of the firms it visited stated they had been targeted by a cyber attack. Others reported that cyber criminals had directly approached their clients during live legal transactions. Although not every incident resulted in client financial loss, in 23 of the 30 matters where firms were directly targeted, more than £4m of client money was stolen. Of...

Practice Note: quick guide to key cyber threats and defences This Practice Note provides a concise overview of the main cyber threats facing commercial organisations and highlights top tips to help them protect themselves. It should be read alongside Practice Notes: Cybercrime prevention and Cybercrime incident management, and the Cybersecurity subtopic generally. Advanced persistent threat (APT) What is it? Attackers obtain unauthorised access to a system and stay hidden for a lengthy period. They may transfer sensitive information without permission, and even after discovery can leave several backdoors to return later. Best defence/top tips Raise user awareness of the risk and basic account security—see Precedent: Cybercrime awareness campaign. Deploy firewalls to examine and filter traffic. Use antivirus software. Keep protective software updated frequently to match the latest techniques used by cyber criminals. Botnet What is it? A collection of infected computers remotely controlled by a hacker. Access to these machines can be shared or...

The issue Sadly, pandemics trigger spikes in criminal online activity; such crises give fraudsters a hook to target people across the globe. As many of us work remotely, we must stay alert to cyber-attacks against both home and workplace systems. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, criminals are exploiting the situation to pose as local or national governments, regional or global health organisations, and trusted news outlets. Beyond phishing emails, they are also using: text messages to mobiles claiming to be from official bodies, e.g. the UK Government; bogus pandemic-themed websites that deliver malware and malicious apps; impostors pretending to be VPN or portal support to harvest employee credentials. What we need from you It remains essential to use only standard procedures and company-issued IT tools during a pandemic. Any variations to our processes must be fully recorded, reviewed and approved by management, and shared via normal internal communication channels...

Quarter 1—Confidential information This quarter’s pointers and reminders focus on carefully managing confidential information. For more detailed guidance, please refer to the following resources and policies: [ insert, eg Clear desk and clear screen policy ] [ insert, eg Remote working and removable media policy ] [ insert, eg Cybercrime prevention strategy and incident management plan ] [ insert, eg Confidentiality and disclosure policy ] [ insert, eg Information management and security policy ] [ insert, eg Internet, email and communications policy ] [ insert, eg Bring your own device (BYOD) policy ] [ insert, eg Generative AI policy ] Month 1—Think ‘secure’ You handle significant and sensitive work. We all share a responsibility to ensure it remains protected and confidential. Always remember to lock your computer or any device when it’s not in use. Doing so helps to safeguard devices and keeps those vital matters confidential. For more details, see our...

Threat Advanced persistent threat (APT) What is it? Attackers obtain unauthorised access to a system and remain concealed for extended periods, potentially moving sensitive data without permission. Even once spotted, they may leave several backdoors so they can return. Our defensive measures We ensure users understand the risk and follow basic account security practices. We use firewalls to monitor and filter traffic. We use antivirus software. Botnet What is it? A group of infected computers remotely controlled by a hacker, who can share or sell access to other cyber criminals to send spam or overwhelm a system. Our defensive measures See Malware and Hacking Chain letter What is it? An email that pushes recipients to forward it to others. Not a security threat, but it wastes time and can slow email servers. Our defensive measures We advise users not to forward chain letters or hoaxes. We...