UKHSA reports sharp rise in acute COVID-19 cases
The UK Health Security Agency (UHSA) has revealed that COVID-19 activity has increased in several indicators in week 25 of 2022. The number of acute respiratory infection incidents (suspected outbreaks) increased in England to 382 in week 25, compared to 261 in the previous week. Positivity for pillar one laboratory confirmed cases for week 25 […]
Research highlights cyber-attacker behaviour during pandemic
Corero Network Security – a provider of real-time, high-performance, automatic Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyber-defence solutions – has published the latest edition of its annual DDoS Threat Intelligence Report that compiles the latest trends, observations, predictions and recommendations based on DDoS attacks against Corero customers during 2020. The report, now in its sixth year, […]
First Response Group protects Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine trial
Following a successful project with the University of Oxford during the UK’s first national lockdown in 2020, later that year First Response Group (FRG) were exclusively approached, this time by the Oxford University Security Services (OUSS), to help boost the security of the COVID-19 research facility. After a full site risk assessment, FRG recommended a […]
Exclusive: Facing COVID-19 challenges head on
David Lowe from Synectics talks to Security Journal UK about how integrated surveillance can help those sectors hardest hit by COVID-19. While it is true that COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact across many industries, leisure and hospitality venues have been amongst the biggest casualties. Periods of enforced closure, capacity limitations and movement restrictions have […]
COVID-19 vaccine supply targeted by cyber-criminals
According to IBM, the global supply chain for the COVID-19 vaccine has been targeted by a cyber espionage campaign; the company has suggested that due to the sophistication of these attacks, the perpetrator could likely be a nation state. IBM claims that the campaign has been targeting the delivery “cold chain” which is in place […]
Striving to exceed expectations during extraordinary times
Has the electronic security industry ever had to operate through more challenging times? The pandemic has created stresses and strains throughout the supply chain, with system integrators, distributors and manufacturers all having to adapt the way they operate, to ensure colleagues, as well as customers, are kept safe. Gordon Morrison, GB Sales Director for the […]
Antibacterial coating helps Codelocks products fight against COVID-19
Codelocks products are now available with Clean by Codelocks, a durable finish that cuts bacterial growth on locks and door handles by over 99.9%. Clean by Codelocks is a photocatalytic coating that has been proven capable of eliminating the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (COVID-19) within minutes. The clear, durable coating reduces bacterial growth on any surface it […]