Businesses urged to apply Windows patch to avert WannaCry attacks

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ISSUE DATE: 15 May 2017 TOP STORIES Businesses urged to apply Windows patch to avert WannaCry attacks Security advisers are urging organisations to patch their Windows systems to avert a possible second wave of an unprecedented, indiscriminate ransomware attack. READ MORE → Toys R Us introduces tablets for store staff Toy and games retailer Toys R Us is trialling the use of tablets for store assistance to provide a better customer service experience. READ MORE → How Microsoft is extending the benefits of Office 365 There are now over 100 million corporate users of Office 365, which provides a great developer opportunity. We find out why. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH Penetration testing essential for success in security arms race Demand for security testing, which should be conducted from the onset rather than as an afterthought, is growing in Australia. READ MORE → Almost three-quarters of tech workers thinking of leaving UK after Brexit The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has many tech workers in the UK considering a move elsewhere. READ MORE → NHS hospitals hit in global ransomware attack Hospitals across England are reporting problems with IT systems that are affecting healthcare treatment, caused by what could be a global ransomware campaign enabled by a leaked NSA exploit. READ MORE → GDPR: a quick start guide We look at how UK organisations can prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation. READ MORE →

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