Met Police vulnerable to cyber attacks due to Windows XP use, GLA warned

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ISSUE DATE: 28 June 2017 TOP STORIES Met Police vulnerable to cyber attacks due to Windows XP use, GLA warned The Greater London Authority fears the Metropolitan Police is vulnerable to cyber attacks after figures reveal more than 18,000 devices in the force still run on Windows XP. READ MORE → Cisco Live 2017: A tale of shifting skills and increased security Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and Apple CEO Tim Cook explain how technology adoption is changing how organisations view skills and security. READ MORE → Singapore authorities issue alert on Petya ransomware The country’s emergency response team has called for users to boost their cyber defences as the Petya ransomware rages through IT systems in Asia and Australia. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

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