More than 320 UK organisations reported ransomware attacks last year, prompting a renewed warning for businesses to bolster their cyber security. Report Fraud is urging organisations not to pay ransom demands and is promoting its free Cyber Action Toolkit to help SMEs protect themselves from cyber criminals.
Harlow Council is investing nearly £500,000 in what it says will be one of the UK’s most advanced public CCTV networks, with the aim of tackling crime and antisocial behaviour through the use of artificial intelligence and integrated surveillance technology.