Cyber attack will improve security

'Business as usual' for Douglas firm

A huge global cyber attack could have positive consequences, if it gets more people talking about security.

That's according to Andy Cuff, Managing Director of the Island-based IT security testing firm Computer Network Defence.

Europol says the attacks, which crippled UK NHS services but did not affect any Manx government systems, have now hit 200,000 victims in more than 150 countries.

But Mr Cuff says that's increased the awareness of threats, and could drum up more interest in the industry: