Episode 21.a - In The News

In this episode James and I are sharing some data security incidents that have recently taken place to keep you up to date.

The first covers the IT provider CTS who provides IT system to conveyancing firms which has suffered a cyber-attack, and a large number of conveyancing solicitors are unable to access the data and therefore complete the required legal transaction as part of buying and selling properties.  Leaving a lot of homeowners in limbo delaying the process and disappointing many of their clients that they won’t be in their new home before Xmas.

 

The second is about fake QR codes scam that are on the rise and recently a woman has fell victim to fraudster in a £13,000 railway station QR code scam.  They were able to apply for a loan within seconds while on the phone with the victim.

 

The third an incident that has taken place at NHS Fife where a non-staff member was allowed into a ward without any checks, granted access to 14 patients and allowed to administer care to one of them.

The final one is about the ICO and NCSC joining forces in structing solicitors to give the correct advice to their clients in case of ramson ware attacks.

If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgsolutions.co.uk alternatively on social media just search for CVG Solutions we are on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram or through our website www.cvgsolutions.co.uk

 

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