Security Data Breaches Revenue head quits after massive data breach News By Nicole Kobie published 20 November 2007 The head of HM Revenue and Customs has quit after discs containing details of million child benefit claimants were lost, according to media reports. HM Revenue and Customsletter to the HMRCGet the ITPro. daily newsletterSign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Focus Report 2025 - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ senior executivesContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Nicole KobieSocial Links NavigationFreelance journalist Nicole Kobie first started writing for ITPro in 2007, with bylines in New Scientist, Wired, PC Pro and many more. Nicole the author of a book about the history of technology, The Long History of the Future. More about data breaches ‘It’s your worst nightmare’: A batch of €5 hard drives found at a flea market held 15GB of Dutch medical records – and experts warn it could’ve caused a disastrous data breach 3.3 million people were exposed in the DISA data breach – it took the firm 10 months to disclose the incident Latest ‘If you want to look like a flesh-bound chatbot, then by all means use an AI teleprompter’: Amazon banned candidates from using AI tools during interviews – here’s why you should never use them to secure a job See more latest Most Popular ‘If you want to look like a flesh-bound chatbot, then by all means use an AI teleprompter’: Amazon banned candidates from using AI tools during interviews – here’s why you should never use them to secure a job Businesses must get better at sharing cyber information, urges former GCHQ chief AI PCs are becoming a no-brainer for IT decision makers 94% of Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to deauthentication attacks Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks – and one threat group had a field day Open source security in the spotlight as UK gov publishes fresh guidance Tech talent shortages mean firms are scrapping traditional recruitment strategies National Grid investment wing backs AI startups to boost energy efficiency Laid-off workers are ditching full-time work: 70% of staff caught up in brutal layoffs opted for part-time roles and freelance gigs – and flexibility was the big appeal for many Resources Supercharge trust for operations Posted Whitepaper Six steps to a stronger security posture through automation Posted Whitepaper Security operations use case guide Posted Whitepaper Detection is not enough: Exposed assets require rapid mitigation to reduce and eliminate risk Posted Whitepaper VIEW MORE WHITEPAPERS LATEST ARTICLES1Why you should never use AI tools during a job interview2Businesses must get better at sharing cyber information, urges former GCHQ chief3AI PCs are becoming a no-brainer for IT decision makers494% of Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to deauthentication attacks5Are most AI projects destined to fail?
