Log4Shell Explained in Simple Terms
What is Log4j? Log4j is a small piece of free software often used on apps and servers to record or log activity. These logs can…
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UK Internet of Things Cybersecurity Bill
With the popularity of smart products on the rise with projected exponential growth, the UK government is looking to create a legal framework of how…
Log4Shell Vulnerability (with updates)
On Friday the 10th of December 2021, a zero-day was identified in the Apache Log4j 2 library, a common logging utility featured in applications and services built…
Exercise in a Box: Micro Exercises
What is it? The micro exercise session combines several fundamental aspects of cyber security with additional, broader cyber security learnings within a 90-minute session to…
A Package of Precautions Which Could Help Prevent Parcel Theft
As thousands of households are gearing up for the festive period, more and more people are using online retailers to buy gifts for folk on the “nice” list. Online…
COVID-19 vaccine text scams rife and targeting youngsters
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) issued a warning to the public about text scams that target youngsters. CTSI Lead Officer Katherine Hart informed CTSI…