What the security horror stories of 2023 should teach us

In 2023, cyber security threats included a $9m data breach from Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer due to a vulnerability exploited by hackers. The Police Service of Northern Ireland also suffered a breach due to mistakenly published confidential data. Lastly, 100,000 hackers unintentionally compromised their own hardware. Recognising vulnerabilities and planning for potential breaches are key takeaways from these scenarios.