If you have ever dreamed of staying at 10 Downing Street, meeting Larry the cat and enjoying a morning coffee with the Prime Minister, you may have thought your luck was finally in. Unfortunately, you would still need to get past the police—and the accommodation listing was completely fake! Consumer …
Darren Bilmen PNLD has confirmed that police,
Key technical takeaways On 26 July 2026, a major cyber security incident compromised the Police National Legal Database (PNLD), a law-enforcement resource governed by West Yorkshire Police. The breach resulted in approximately 135,000 contact records (247,348 individual data items) being leaked onto the dark web. The compromised information reportedly includes …
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From Fundamentals to SOC Analyst: Lawrence’s Cybersecurity Journey
Lawrence transformed his career by starting with the Cybersecurity Pathway at Robust IT. From completing his fundamental certifications and gaining hands-on helpdesk experience to becoming a SOC Analyst and now preparing for his CEH certification, his story shows how determination and structured learning can open doors in the tech industry.
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How to Pass Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13)
Pass CEH v13 by mastering attack phases, tools, and defensive countermeasures—without getting lost in tool-of-the-day rabbit holes.
Inside the NCSC’s New Vulnerability Research Initiative: How You Can Train for the Frontlines of Cybersecurity
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a bold new Vulnerability Research Initiative (VRI), inviting external experts to help protect critical infrastructure. This post explores what it means, how to get involved, and how Robust IT’s cybersecurity training can get you career-ready.
The Spider’s Web: How a Cyber Attack Crippled Las Vegas in 2023
A chilling cyberattack hit Las Vegas in 2023, bringing two casino giants to a halt. Here’s how social engineering, ransomware, and human error collided — and what this breach means for the future of cybersecurity.
How to Become a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Your Pathway Into Cybersecurity
Step into the world of ethical hacking with our CEH-focused cybersecurity pathway. Learn how you can go from beginner to certified professional, gaining skills in security, networks, and hacking tools that employers value.
Cybersecurity Career Growth vs. Retention Risks: How to Build Resilient Cyber Teams in 2025
As cybersecurity job openings continue to soar, burnout and high attrition rates are quietly threatening industry stability. This article explores how we can balance demand with long-term workforce wellbeing.
The Waves of Disruption: What the Maersk and NotPetya Attack Teaches Us About Cybersecurity Resilience
The 2017 NotPetya malware attack brought global shipping giant Maersk to its knees, exposing the immense vulnerabilities in international cyber defences. Here’s what the rest of us can learn from it.
Are AI and Automation Killing Tech Jobs? Not These Future-Proof Careers
AI Is Changing the Workplace—But Not All Jobs Are at Risk Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently warned that AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs in the next five years, with unemployment potentially rising to 20%. Headlines like this raise an urgent question: Are all tech jobs …