Colette Weston 🏊🏻♀️🚴🏼♀️🏃♀️🇬🇧
@coletteweston.bsky.social
The most interesting people I know still don’t know what they want to do! Nice, speak Geek/Cyber. OW Swimmer / triathlete / IM70.3 / GBR AquaBike! Neo-generalist & restless multi-disciplinarian! Described as “scarily good!” 😈
Pinned
Back to work after a long & beautiful weekend away, doing my triathlon / AquaBike thing.
If only I could retire rn, & spend all my days training & having fun!
#TopTip kids, put money in your pension ASAP.
If only I could retire rn, & spend all my days training & having fun!
#TopTip kids, put money in your pension ASAP.
Careful what you wish for! Posted this yesterday & today I’m on gardening leave until the 20th Aug! If you are in need of a kick ass #cyber project manager / scoper, I am the one you have been looking for! Check my LinkedIn for recommendations.
In the mean time I’ll be on my bike. 🙂
In the mean time I’ll be on my bike. 🙂
The UK's top 20 most common passwords are still dangerously weak. See the list, secure your accounts, & avoid becoming an easy target for #cyber #scams.
#CyberSecurity #Passwords #UKData #ScamAlert
#CyberSecurity #Passwords #UKData #ScamAlert
Don’t use ‘admin’: UK’s top 20 most-used passwords revealed as scams soar
Easy-to-guess words and figures still dominate, alarming cysbersecurity experts and delighting hackers
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The UK's top 20 most common passwords are still dangerously weak. See the list, secure your accounts, & avoid becoming an easy target for #cyber #scams.
#CyberSecurity #Passwords #UKData #ScamAlert
#CyberSecurity #Passwords #UKData #ScamAlert
It’s #5pmFriday & I’m trying to turn disappointment into powerful energy. The job opportunity that slipped away was just the tension needed to draw the bow. Taking the weekend to re-lock my aim. Ready to be launched into something truly great. #OpenToOpportunities
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s #5pmFriday & I’m trying to turn disappointment into powerful energy. The job opportunity that slipped away was just the tension needed to draw the bow. Taking the weekend to re-lock my aim. Ready to be launched into something truly great. #OpenToOpportunities
The UK government is considering a statutory defense amendment to the Computer Misuse Act 1990. This update would protect security researchers & white hat #hackers from prosecution when identifying & reporting system vulnerabilities.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
UK Government Considers Computer Misuse Act Revision
The U.K. government is considering amending its three-decade-old hacking law to include a "statutory defense" cover for security researchers. The
www.bankinfosecurity.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The UK government is considering a statutory defense amendment to the Computer Misuse Act 1990. This update would protect security researchers & white hat #hackers from prosecution when identifying & reporting system vulnerabilities.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
A billion early-stage #CyberAttacks were stopped in the UK this year. The @NCSC's Share & Defend program works with ISPs to automatically block connections to known malicious domains before users can load them.
#CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety
#CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety
UK’s Cyber Service for Telcos Blocks 1 Billion Malicious Site Attempts
A new cyber defense service has prevented almost one billion early-stage cyber-attacks in the past year, British Security Minister claims
www.infosecurity-magazine.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A billion early-stage #CyberAttacks were stopped in the UK this year. The @NCSC's Share & Defend program works with ISPs to automatically block connections to known malicious domains before users can load them.
#CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety
#CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety
Metropolitan Police are weighing corporate manslaughter charges in the #PostOffice #Horizon scandal. The probe focuses on software failures linked to the wrongful prosecution of subpostmasters & at least 13 suicides.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
Police consider corporate manslaughter charges over UK Post Office software linked to 13 suicides
Horizon users were originally blamed for accounting errors. Now company executives could be prosecuted in connection with bug-prone IT accounting system.
www.computerworld.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Metropolitan Police are weighing corporate manslaughter charges in the #PostOffice #Horizon scandal. The probe focuses on software failures linked to the wrongful prosecution of subpostmasters & at least 13 suicides.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
India mandates phone makers to preload the undeletable Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices, sparking debate over digital #privacy vs. #cybercrime prevention.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app
Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
India mandates phone makers to preload the undeletable Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices, sparking debate over digital #privacy vs. #cybercrime prevention.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
Saying 'no' too often drives risk into shadow IT. To nurture security #innovation, CISOs must encourage open dialogue & harness #risk with clear parameters.
#CyberSecurity #ShadowIT #Collaboration
#CyberSecurity #ShadowIT #Collaboration
Mindset change is key to nurturing cybersecurity innovation
Shifting mindset to harness risk, not just avoid it
www.techradar.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Saying 'no' too often drives risk into shadow IT. To nurture security #innovation, CISOs must encourage open dialogue & harness #risk with clear parameters.
#CyberSecurity #ShadowIT #Collaboration
#CyberSecurity #ShadowIT #Collaboration
#5pmFriday & it’s time to process the week’s events. Everything, whether it was a success or a struggle, comes to an end. The real victory lies in taking time to learn & grow from it, & to be grateful for the experience, before you reset for the week ahead.
Still we rise!
Still we rise!
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#5pmFriday & it’s time to process the week’s events. Everything, whether it was a success or a struggle, comes to an end. The real victory lies in taking time to learn & grow from it, & to be grateful for the experience, before you reset for the week ahead.
Still we rise!
Still we rise!
UK #Fraud losses reached a staggering 1.17 billion in 2024, fueled by a 14% spike in card fraud. Experts warn consumers & retailers to beef up defenses as #BlackFriday #Scams surge. #CyberSecurity
Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge
Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.
telconews.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UK #Fraud losses reached a staggering 1.17 billion in 2024, fueled by a 14% spike in card fraud. Experts warn consumers & retailers to beef up defenses as #BlackFriday #Scams surge. #CyberSecurity
UK councils are overly exposed to ##cyber #risk, creating "dangerous implications" for citizens, experts warn following recent breaches at London authorities. #CyberSecurity #UKTech #LocalGov
UK councils overly exposed to cyber risk, experts warn following attack - UKTN
Councils in the UK are particularly exposed to cyber-attacks, experts have warned following breaches in London.
www.uktech.news
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UK councils are overly exposed to ##cyber #risk, creating "dangerous implications" for citizens, experts warn following recent breaches at London authorities. #CyberSecurity #UKTech #LocalGov
Kensington & Chelsea, & Westminster City Councils are responding to a serious #CyberAttack that has disrupted services. @NCSC / @GCHQ are assisting with the investigation.
#CyberSecurity #LondonCouncils #RBKC #Westminster
#CyberSecurity #LondonCouncils #RBKC #Westminster
'Multiple' London councils hit by cyber attack - live updates
Kensington and Chelsea Council has confirmed it is working with the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, to protect the local authority's systems and data, and maintain critical public services
www.mylondon.news
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Kensington & Chelsea, & Westminster City Councils are responding to a serious #CyberAttack that has disrupted services. @NCSC / @GCHQ are assisting with the investigation.
#CyberSecurity #LondonCouncils #RBKC #Westminster
#CyberSecurity #LondonCouncils #RBKC #Westminster
#ShadowAI is the unseen threat infiltrating UK workplaces. Unapproved #AI tools are bypassing #IT protocols & putting sensitive corporate data at risk.
#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy
#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy
hrnews.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#ShadowAI is the unseen threat infiltrating UK workplaces. Unapproved #AI tools are bypassing #IT protocols & putting sensitive corporate data at risk.
#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy
#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy
"Not fit for the future."
The Business & Trade Committee warns the UK's economic security strategy risks becoming a "weak point" for the West without urgent reform.
#CyberSecurity #UKPolitics #EconomicSecurity #BusinessNews
The Business & Trade Committee warns the UK's economic security strategy risks becoming a "weak point" for the West without urgent reform.
#CyberSecurity #UKPolitics #EconomicSecurity #BusinessNews
https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/365/business-and-trade-committee/news/210590/btc-uks-economic-security-regime-not-fit-for-the-future-and-risks-becoming-weak-point-in-the-west/
committees.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"Not fit for the future."
The Business & Trade Committee warns the UK's economic security strategy risks becoming a "weak point" for the West without urgent reform.
#CyberSecurity #UKPolitics #EconomicSecurity #BusinessNews
The Business & Trade Committee warns the UK's economic security strategy risks becoming a "weak point" for the West without urgent reform.
#CyberSecurity #UKPolitics #EconomicSecurity #BusinessNews
It’s #5pmFriday & time to protect your energy. The most powerful thing you can do for yourself this weekend is simple: decline what drains you & embrace what sustains you. Happy Friday everyone.
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s #5pmFriday & time to protect your energy. The most powerful thing you can do for yourself this weekend is simple: decline what drains you & embrace what sustains you. Happy Friday everyone.
UK retailers are underestimating the danger. Despite a surge in sophisticated attacks, a new report finds confidence levels dangerously high. This disconnect suggests many businesses are unprepared for the reality of modern #cyber risks.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate
Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can’t prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.
ecommercenews.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UK retailers are underestimating the danger. Despite a surge in sophisticated attacks, a new report finds confidence levels dangerously high. This disconnect suggests many businesses are unprepared for the reality of modern #cyber risks.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
#Ransomware activity surged in October, driven by escalated campaigns targeting the US & Europe. As these regions remain primary focal points, the global threat landscape is becoming increasingly volatile.
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec
Ransomware attacks surge in October with US and Europe the big drivers
Ransomware attacks surged 41% in October to 594 incidents, heavily targeting industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, mainly in North America and Europe.
securitybrief.news
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#Ransomware activity surged in October, driven by escalated campaigns targeting the US & Europe. As these regions remain primary focal points, the global threat landscape is becoming increasingly volatile.
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec
#MI5 has issued a serious warning to UK MPs & peers about the significant & growing threat of Chinese state-linked espionage targeting Parliament & political life.
#China #Espionage #UKPolitics #CyberSecurity
#China #Espionage #UKPolitics #CyberSecurity
MI5 warns MPs and peers over risk of Chinese espionage
Security services have issued a new "espionage alert" to members of the House of Commons and Lords.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#MI5 has issued a serious warning to UK MPs & peers about the significant & growing threat of Chinese state-linked espionage targeting Parliament & political life.
#China #Espionage #UKPolitics #CyberSecurity
#China #Espionage #UKPolitics #CyberSecurity
Former UK cyber security chief & new Girlguiding CEO warns online safety is "getting worse," urging government & tech firms to fight rising misogyny & deepfakes targeting girls.
#OnlineSafety #Girlguiding #NCSC
#OnlineSafety #Girlguiding #NCSC
Online safety ‘getting worse’, warns former UK cyber security agency boss
Felicity Oswald wants to use her new role as head of Girlguiding to call on the Government and social media firms to do more to protect girls online.
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Former UK cyber security chief & new Girlguiding CEO warns online safety is "getting worse," urging government & tech firms to fight rising misogyny & deepfakes targeting girls.
#OnlineSafety #Girlguiding #NCSC
#OnlineSafety #Girlguiding #NCSC
The US artificial intelligence developer, Anthropic, has disrupted the first documented state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaign driven largely by autonomous #AI. Is this what the future of hacking will be?
#CyberSecurity #AIHacking #CyberAttack
#CyberSecurity #AIHacking #CyberAttack
Anthropic AI used in state backed hacking
Things just got even scarier for your clients
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The US artificial intelligence developer, Anthropic, has disrupted the first documented state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaign driven largely by autonomous #AI. Is this what the future of hacking will be?
#CyberSecurity #AIHacking #CyberAttack
#CyberSecurity #AIHacking #CyberAttack
It’s #5pmFriday & time to reset! The quiet effort you put in over the last few weeks & months is the foundation for future wins. Patience pays off, & I have a feeling the view from the next peak will be amazing. I have some good news coming soon, what are you celebrating?
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s #5pmFriday & time to reset! The quiet effort you put in over the last few weeks & months is the foundation for future wins. Patience pays off, & I have a feeling the view from the next peak will be amazing. I have some good news coming soon, what are you celebrating?
UK regulators are gaining enhanced powers to fine companies up to 4% of their annual turnover, or £17mn if that is larger, for #CyberSecurity failures under new legislation & would include sectors such as healthcare, IT services & data centres.
UK regulators set to gain greater powers over cyber security failures
New legislation would give watchdogs the power to fine certain companies up to £17mn or 4% of annual turnover
www.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UK regulators are gaining enhanced powers to fine companies up to 4% of their annual turnover, or £17mn if that is larger, for #CyberSecurity failures under new legislation & would include sectors such as healthcare, IT services & data centres.
Security basics are STILL broken, according to a new report. 73% of orgs take >24 hours to patch critical updates, & 92% of incidents were preventable. Automation of the simple stuff is key. #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CyberHygiene
Automation can't fix broken security basics - Help Net Security
Many enterprises admit the security basics are still broken, with slow patching, weak oversight, and poor hygiene exposing major risks.
www.helpnetsecurity.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Security basics are STILL broken, according to a new report. 73% of orgs take >24 hours to patch critical updates, & 92% of incidents were preventable. Automation of the simple stuff is key. #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CyberHygiene
The UK plans to strengthen its #PublicServices' defences against #cyberattacks, requiring companies that provide services to private & public sector organisations such as the #NHS to meet strict #security standards.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
www.reuters.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The UK plans to strengthen its #PublicServices' defences against #cyberattacks, requiring companies that provide services to private & public sector organisations such as the #NHS to meet strict #security standards.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
UK transport #CyberSecurity chiefs at The Department for Transport & the National Cyber Security Centre are investigating Chinese-made buses over potential security risks from Over-the-air updates.
UK transport and cyber-security chiefs investigate Chinese-made buses
Move to assess potential risk of remote meddling by Beijing with Yutong buses follows investigations in Norway and Denmark
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UK transport #CyberSecurity chiefs at The Department for Transport & the National Cyber Security Centre are investigating Chinese-made buses over potential security risks from Over-the-air updates.
Feels like the Bishop has kind of lost the plot here. That there’s a bit of pride creeping in, look at me in front of all these people.
Tbh Jesus would probably turn in his grave at the actions of this man & others carrying crosses at a far right rally!
Fundamentalists of any kind are a bit weird.
Tbh Jesus would probably turn in his grave at the actions of this man & others carrying crosses at a far right rally!
Fundamentalists of any kind are a bit weird.
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Feels like the Bishop has kind of lost the plot here. That there’s a bit of pride creeping in, look at me in front of all these people.
Tbh Jesus would probably turn in his grave at the actions of this man & others carrying crosses at a far right rally!
Fundamentalists of any kind are a bit weird.
Tbh Jesus would probably turn in his grave at the actions of this man & others carrying crosses at a far right rally!
Fundamentalists of any kind are a bit weird.