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Endpoint security
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January 23, 2018
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Jan'18
Intel recalls botched Spectre fix
The inventor of Linux, Linus Torvalds, vents his frustration and suggests Intel has no plans to fix Spectre flaw
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January 23, 2018
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Jan'18
Many councils admit they are not ready to upgrade from Windows 7
With less than two years to go before Microsoft stops supporting Windows 7, a study has found many councils may struggle to meet this deadline
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January 22, 2018
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Jan'18
Taking complexity out of cyber security
The key to improving the cyber security posture of organisations is to keep complexity at bay, according to a senior Microsoft executive
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January 22, 2018
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Jan'18
European Parliament votes to restrict exports of surveillance equipment
European Parliament votes to tighten export controls to restrict supply of surveillance and encryption technology to states with poor human rights records amid fears British companies may not have to comply after Brexit
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January 18, 2018
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Jan'18
Meltdown and Spectre: to patch or not to patch
As IT recoils from the Spectre and Meltdown chip exploits, companies face patches that are incompatible, leading to crashes, reduced performance and lock-ups
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January 17, 2018
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Jan'18
Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos
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January 16, 2018
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Jan'18
Skygofree Android spyware active since 2014, say researchers
Powerful, highly advanced spyware has been targeting Android mobiles for the past four years, security researchers have discovered
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January 16, 2018
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Jan'18
Most UK enterprise mobiles not patched for Meltdown and Spectre
Very few UK enterprise mobile devices have been patched against the recently discovered Meltdown and Spectre exploits and almost a quarter cannot be patched, a study shows
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January 15, 2018
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Jan'18
IT Priorities 2018: Growing interest in hybrid IT in ASEAN
CIOs and IT professionals in Southeast Asia have earmarked hybrid infrastructure as a top priority in 2018, in spite of waning interest across the wider Asia-Pacific region
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January 12, 2018
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Jan'18
Check Point finds AdultSwine malware in Google Play apps
Security researchers have discovered new malware code hidden in game apps, mainly aimed at youngsters
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January 12, 2018
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Jan'18
F-Secure highlights another critical Intel security issue
As Intel scrambles to issue security updates to address the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, researchers have highlighted another, unrelated, critical security issue that could affect millions of corporate laptops
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January 11, 2018
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Jan'18
Spyware targets North Korean dissidents via social links, says McAfee
Researchers at security firm McAfee have confirmed that social networks are being used to target North Korean dissidents with spyware
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January 10, 2018
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Jan'18
UAE tech growth prompts firms to review internal IT security
As IT becomes more prominent in the UAE economy, more and more internal connections between people and systems are created, all of which need to be secured
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January 09, 2018
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Jan'18
Cyber attacks in 2017 drive Nordic security efforts
The volume of cyber attacks last year has increased boardroom focus on security in the Nordic region
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January 08, 2018
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Jan'18
Sweden steps up cyber defence measures
Sweden is tightening up its cyber security defences as part of a wider national security strategy
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January 08, 2018
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Jan'18
IT Priorities 2018: ANZ ups ante on cloud services and software
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are bullish on IT spending, particularly in cloud infrastructure services, cloud applications and all-flash storage arrays
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January 05, 2018
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Jan'18
Apple confirms all devices affected by Meltdown and Spectre
Apple has confirmed that all iPhones, iPads and Mac computers are affected by the recently discovered microprocessor exploits as the financial services industry assesses the risk
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January 03, 2018
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Jan'18
Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2018
Nordic CIOs tell Computer Weekly about their intentions for the year ahead
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December 20, 2017
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Dec'17
UK government blames North Korea for WannaCry cyber attack
The UK and US governments say a North Korean group was responsible for the ransomware attacks that hit the NHS and other organisations globally this year
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December 19, 2017
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Dec'17
Kaspersky Lab appeals US ban
Russian security software giant appeals US government's decision to ban the use of its products in federal agencies
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December 14, 2017
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Dec'17
Top cyber security predictions in APAC in 2018
Cyber criminals will ramp up efforts to mine cryptocurrencies, while mobile malware will rear its ugly head across the APAC region in 2018
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December 13, 2017
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Dec'17
Banks forced to be open about major security and operational incidents
New FCA rules aim to give consumers more information about current accounts beyond interest rates and charges
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December 13, 2017
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Dec'17
Singapore’s defence ministry starts bug bounty programme
Bug bounty programme will offer rewards of up to S$20,000 for identifying loopholes in internet-facing systems used by defence and military personnel
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December 06, 2017
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Dec'17
BlackBerry calls for stricter internet of things security standards
All internet-linked devices should support software updates, though things that are prone to safety risks when hacked, such as connected cars, should adhere to higher security standards, says BlackBerry CSO
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December 04, 2017
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Dec'17
The Dutch government defines cyber threat actors
The Dutch government commissions the creation of a scientific classification of individuals and groups involved in cyber crime
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December 04, 2017
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Dec'17
Barclays Bank stops offering Kaspersky software to new users
Bank is no longer offering customers Kaspersky anti-virus software after UK security agency issues warning
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November 20, 2017
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Nov'17
MPs press Theresa May to explain why alleged hacker Lauri Love is being extradited to US
MPs question the attorney general and prime minister about why alleged hacker Lauri Love is to be extradited to the US, when at least 13 other hackers have been tried for US hacking offences in the UK
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November 14, 2017
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Nov'17
Business in digital world demands considered approach
Companies need to think carefully about their approach to doing business in a complex, connected, digital world, according to a Belgian risk specialist
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November 13, 2017
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Nov'17
Cyber and physical security are inseparable
Biometrics and pattern recognition, coupled with data from internet of things sensors, will provide the fabric of future smart ecosystems
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November 13, 2017
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Nov'17
Nordic states deepen cyber defence collaboration
Nordic and Baltic government leaders discuss pooling technologies and competences to counter hybrid threats within the cyber security domain
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November 07, 2017
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Nov'17
CrowdStrike outlines expansion plans in APAC
Endpoint security expert CrowdStrike plans to double its workforce in the APAC region next year on the back of triple-digit growth in sales and bookings since it opened its Sydney regional headquarters in June 2016
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October 30, 2017
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Oct'17
Messaging apps a growing business security risk, study shows
Businesses should introduce urgent policy changes to catch up with the reality of employees’ use of messaging apps, which is a growing security risk, say security researchers
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October 27, 2017
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Oct'17
Rewrite the rules to win cyber arms race, says McAfee
Enterprises need to change their approach if they are to beat cyber criminals, according McAfee’s enterprise products head
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October 25, 2017
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Oct'17
BlackBerry launches cyber security services
BlackBerry has launched cyber security services to safeguard people, privacy and assets, with vehicle security and GDPR compliance leading the new offering
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October 19, 2017
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Oct'17
Endpoint, cloud, people key to future cyber security, says McAfee
Endpoint devices, the cloud and people will be the security control points of the future, according to the chief of security firm McAfee
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October 18, 2017
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Oct'17
Google debuts additional identity protection services
Google has rolled out new identity protection features across its account base, including advanced protection for at-risk users
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October 17, 2017
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Oct'17
RSA’s Middle East cyber security conference gains its own identity
RSA Abu Dhabi conference focuses on region’s cyber security needs as digital technology deployments expand
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October 17, 2017
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Oct'17
How to protect your Wi-Fi network from a Krack attack
The discovery of a vulnerability affecting the WPA2 Wi-Fi security standard has people in a spin. But how serious is it really, and what basic steps can you take to keep your network safe from a Krack attack?
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October 16, 2017
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Oct'17
Encryption flaw leaves every Wi-Fi network in the world wide open
A Belgian researcher has uncovered a major weakness in the WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocol that is thought to leave every Wi-Fi network in the world open to attack
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October 11, 2017
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Oct'17
Dutch government agreement increasingly focuses on IT security
The coalition government in the Netherlands has agreed its plan for the next four years, with IT security prominent
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October 11, 2017
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Oct'17
Government proposes changes to make Britain safer online
The UK government has unveiled plans for an internet safety strategy to protect the British public from ‘worrying or nasty’ content online
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October 05, 2017
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Oct'17
Security experts air concerns over hackers using AI and machine learning for phishing attacks
Security experts share views on risk of artificial intelligence being re-purposed by hackers for phishing attacks
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September 21, 2017
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Sep'17
Gas distribution network SGN invests in software-defined perimeter
SGN manages the network that distributes natural and green gas, and is now updating its corporate IT network for the cloud
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September 18, 2017
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Sep'17
UAE banks share information to combat cyber threats
Banks in the United Arab Emirates will share information on cyber attacks through a platform instigated by the country’s banking federation
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September 14, 2017
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Sep'17
Trust could be last hurdle for insurtech dominance
Insurance startups that use the latest IT are gaining customers but still face challenges around trust, security and consumer awareness
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September 13, 2017
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Sep'17
CBI calls for transitional deal with EU on data
The CBI is warning of the risks to UK businesses of no deal with the European Union on data exchange when Brexit arrives
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September 05, 2017
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Sep'17
UK universities increasingly targeted by cyber criminals
Cyber attacks are turning their attention to UK universities, with research being the main prize
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September 05, 2017
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Sep'17
People with non-IT backgrounds could help fill cyber security skills gap
Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates
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August 30, 2017
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Aug'17
CeX breach shows personal data is still vulnerable
A breach of the personal details of more than two million customers of used technology goods store CeX has prompted fresh calls for better data protection by retailers
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August 29, 2017
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Aug'17
NHS Lanarkshire recovers from ransomware attack
The Scottish health board was hit by a cyber attack over the weekend, affecting several IT systems and leading to cancelled operations and appointments
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August 23, 2017
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Aug'17
UK business urged to do more as ID fraud continues to rise
Identity fraud continued to increase at a record rate in the first half of 2017, reaching epidemic levels, a fraud data report has revealed
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August 17, 2017
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Aug'17
UK rail passengers don’t trust on-board Wi-Fi
YouGov survey commissioned by Cobham Wireless finds UK commuters are increasingly frustrated with connectivity standards on the rail network
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August 03, 2017
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Aug'17
Voice control in BBC iPlayer pilot demos Microsoft's AI ambitions
An internal BBC pilot in collaboration with Microsoft shows how voice control could be used on the iPlayer TV streaming app
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August 03, 2017
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Aug'17
IT pros look to endpoint security to counter custom malware
IT professionals are focusing on endpoint security in the face of custom malware that is bypassing traditional perimeter defences, a survey shows
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July 26, 2017
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Jul'17
Nordic digitisation brings unwanted consequence of heightened cyber security risks
The Nordic region is becoming highly connected – which has not gone unnoticed by cyber criminals
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July 25, 2017
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Jul'17
London security centre handed £14.5m to get off the ground
The government is to fund a new cyber security innovation centre in the capital and has launched a competition to develop and design it
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July 24, 2017
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Jul'17
UK government wants to give 6,000 teenagers cyber security training
Government launches £20m Cyber Schools Programme aimed at students aged between 14 and 18
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July 21, 2017
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Jul'17
Azure propels Microsoft intelligent cloud earnings
Microsoft's hybrid approach to cloud computing is starting to pay dividends, as the company's Q4 2017 financial results show
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July 20, 2017
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Jul'17
TSB to introduce iris scan authentication in September 2017
TSB customers will soon be able to access their mobile bank accounts through iris scanning, which is regarded as the most secure biometric authentication available
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July 18, 2017
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Jul'17
RoughTed malvertising peaked in June, reveals Check Point
More than a quarter of organisations around the world were hit by a malvertising campaign in June 2017, according to security firm Check Point
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July 13, 2017
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Jul'17
Figures suggest blockchain is a 'no brainer' in financial services
Blockchain has quickly established itself in financial services businesses, with companies in other industries likely to see a similar trend
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July 10, 2017
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Jul'17
Singapore firms unprepared for cyber attacks
Many of the country’s medium-sized and large organisations do not have a dedicated security budget or teams to respond to cyber threats
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July 03, 2017
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Jul'17
Cyber security comes down to culture, say Dutch security experts
IT security can no longer be seen as just a technical matter. People, education and management matter too, but culture is the overarching and binding element, says security executive at Dutch bank
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June 30, 2017
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Jun'17
Danish shipping giant Maersk recovering from major Petya cyber attack
Company confirms attack took down its IT system across multiple sites and business units, but has now been contained
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June 29, 2017
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Jun'17
Petya ransomware hits Aussie businesses
The latest ransomware attack has reached Australia’s shores, prompting calls to dump on-premise IT infrastructure for the cloud
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June 27, 2017
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Jun'17
French aeronautics and aerospace manufacturer optimises datacentres
High-tech manufacturer outsources datacentre management to support its digital transformation
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June 21, 2017
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Jun'17
Pirated software used to spread malware in APAC
A regional study by a Singapore university has found that counterfeit software distributed through discs and file-sharing networks is plagued by malware
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June 16, 2017
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Jun'17
Australia’s decryption plan seen as untenable
Experts say efforts to get technology and social media firms to cooperate with the authorities in decrypting communications will be hard to achieve
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June 14, 2017
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Jun'17
Microchips implanted in hands could be in use for payments in 20 years
UK consumers are becoming more accepting that biometric authentication will become the norm for payments
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June 08, 2017
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Jun'17
Islamic State supporters shun Tails and Tor encryption for Telegram
Confidential communications show terror group’s supporters are turning to simple mobile phone messaging apps to exchange messages and distribute propaganda
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June 08, 2017
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Jun'17
Infosec17: CheckRecipient crowned UK’s most innovative cyber security firm
Venture capital-backed machine learning technology developer startup wins national competition to find most innovative cyber security company
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June 07, 2017
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Jun'17
Many non-voters would vote if they could do it online
An online voting system would increase turnout in general elections if it was available in the UK
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June 06, 2017
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Jun'17
UK voters worried that election will be targeted by hackers
Online voting is being held back in the UK because of fears that cyber criminals could influence the results
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June 06, 2017
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Jun'17
Tieto and Verisec to develop eID for Sweden’s public sector services
Suppliers are reacting to the rapid adoption of digital government in Sweden with electronic ID technology that will replace passwords
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May 28, 2017
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May'17
Australia dials into IoT amid connectivity challenges
The internet of things may have benefited industries such as oil and gas, but issues such as connectivity are holding back adoption in Australia
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May 24, 2017
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May'17
Interview: Nick Bleech, head of information security, Travis Perkins
Last year, Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view
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May 23, 2017
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May'17
Mobile C-level executives are major risk to business security
C-suite executives logging on to unsecured public Wi-Fi hotspots seem to present one of the biggest security risks to enterprise networks
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May 23, 2017
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May'17
Three-quarters of internet of things projects are at risk of failure
At Cisco’s IoT World Forum in London, the network supplier releases statistics suggesting that most IoT projects are at risk of, or doomed to, failure
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May 22, 2017
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May'17
HSBC voice authentication tricked by twins
Twin brothers managed to trick HSBC’s voice recognition security system into giving account access to the wrong person
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May 22, 2017
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May'17
Middle East largely unscathed after WannaCry cyber attack
The impact of WannaCry on the Middle East was reduced due to the attack falling on a weekend, but it is a stark warning
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May 19, 2017
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May'17
Command and control communications key to detecting threats
Malware command and control (C&C) communications are key to detecting advanced threats, according to a security researcher
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May 16, 2017
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May'17
UK government sees collaboration as key to cyber security success
The UK government believes collaboration between the public and private sectors is critical to success in cyber security
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May 12, 2017
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May'17
NHS hospitals hit in global ransomware attack
Hospitals across England are reporting problems with IT systems that are affecting healthcare treatment, caused by what could be a global ransomware campaign enabled by a leaked NSA exploit
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May 08, 2017
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May'17
There are Dutch lessons in breach notification as GDPR approaches
The Netherlands is a pioneer when it comes to legislating around data protection, so GDPR might not be as much of a shock as in other countries.
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May 02, 2017
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May'17
‘Internet terrorist’ Samata Ullah jailed for eight years
Samata Ullah, an unemployed resident of Cardiff, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to five terrorism offences
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April 28, 2017
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Apr'17
Education key to reducing systems attacks, says university security manager
Central Lancashire University’s IT networks and security manager says educating users is key to avoiding cyber security flaws
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April 26, 2017
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Apr'17
Danish defence minister accuses Russia of cyber espionage
Government officials in Denmark believe they have been under attack from Russia-based hackers
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April 24, 2017
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Apr'17
One in eight people have suffered a healthcare data breach
A quarter of victims had their NI number compromised and 18% saw their biometric identifiers compromised, but most people trust healthcare providers with their data
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April 20, 2017
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Apr'17
Mastercard integrates biometric technology into cards
MasterCard tests out biometric technology embedded into payment cards, with further trials in Europe planned
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April 20, 2017
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Apr'17
Banks suffer average of 85 attempted serious cyber attacks a year, and one-third are successful
Banks face daily cyber attacks, many of which succeed in stealing data, research finds
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April 20, 2017
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Apr'17
InterContinental Hotel Group reveals extent of malware attack
Hotel group InterContinental (IHG) reveals that malware attempting to glean payment card details sat undetected on its network in the US for three months
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April 19, 2017
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Apr'17
Majority of open source has security flaws
Software audit highlights major security weaknesses across all open source software
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April 18, 2017
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Apr'17
Lloyds Bank tests biometric authentication from Microsoft
Banking group is trying out enterprise-grade biometric authentication for its online customers
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April 11, 2017
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Apr'17
Security as a service on the rise in the UAE
Organisations in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly turning to security services
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April 10, 2017
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Apr'17
Outsourcing service left Scottrade Bank customer data exposed
Mistake by outsourcing service provider left the details of 20,000 Scottrade Bank customers vulnerable to theft
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April 06, 2017
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Apr'17
Interview: F-Secure’s Mikko Hyppönen on the Nordics, Russia and the internet of insecure things
Computer Weekly sat down with Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen to talk about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices
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April 05, 2017
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Apr'17
Tablet loan service helps Emirates get round US device ban
Emirates is attempting to mitigate the impact of the laptop and tablet ban on flights travelling to the US by offering tablet loans to business and first class passengers
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March 29, 2017
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Mar'17
Girls across UK take part in cyber skills event to promote tech careers
Young women from across the UK took part in cyber security event CyberFirst Girls, designed to promote girls with cyber skills and encourage them to pursue careers in technology
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March 29, 2017
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Mar'17
Belfast Waterfront centre equipped with state of the art network
Belfast City Council has refitted its Waterfront conference and entertainment venue with new smart building connectivity to enhance the staff and visitor experience
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March 29, 2017
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Mar'17
In-flight electronics ban unsustainable, says IATA
The IATA calls on the American and British governments to urgently find alternatives to restricting the carry-on of laptops and tablets on Middle Eastern flights