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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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January 23, 2020
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Seven projects funded to explore CAV security
The winners of the Cyber Securities Feasibility Studies contest, exploring cyber security for self-driving cars, have been revealed
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January 22, 2020
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Citrix releases IoC scanner for ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities
As patches for its compromised NetScaler ADC and Gateway products begin to roll out, Citrix enlists FireEye Mandiant to develop an indicator of compromise scanner for end-users
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January 22, 2020
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Internal error left Microsoft customer service data exposed
Customer service and support records of nearly 250 million Microsoft customers left exposed after database misconfiguration
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January 22, 2020
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Computer Misuse Act ‘crying out for reform’
Group of campaigners says the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 risks criminalising cyber security professionals and needs reforming
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January 22, 2020
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ICO code sets out digital privacy standards for children
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published its Age Appropriate Design Code, a set of 15 standards that online platforms must meet to protect the privacy of younger users
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January 21, 2020
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5G builders test vulnerabilities in Finnish hackathon
University hackathon puts 5G security to the test as new wireless technology’s roll-out nears
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January 21, 2020
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High-street banks face disruption three weeks after Travelex hack
Foreign exchange services still disrupted, three weeks after Travelex received a $6m ransom demand from cyber gangsters
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January 17, 2020
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App developers sue Facebook over ‘anti-competitive conduct’
Lawsuit is based on leaked internal Facebook documents obtained and published by Computer Weekly and NBC last year
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January 17, 2020
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NCSC makes final call for entries to CyberFirst Girls contest
Entry to the National Cyber Security Centre’s CyberFirst Girls 2020 competition is about to close
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January 17, 2020
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Emotet reinvigorated after Christmas break
The high-volume Emotet campaign is back in action after the Christmas holidays, and is just as dangerous as ever
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January 17, 2020
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Cops take down data wholesale operation
The Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Dutch cyber crime unit have made two arrests in an operation targeting a website that provided criminals with access to billions of personal credentials
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January 16, 2020
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A quarter of users will fall for basic phishing attacks
Phishing emails that appear to be security alerts are the most effective method of compromise, says KnowBe4
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January 15, 2020
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Lorca announces new cohort of 20 security scaleups
20 scaleups will focus their attention on automation, zero trust and supply chain security
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January 15, 2020
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Travelex warns customers to be alert to phone scams
Under-fire forex provider warns that criminals may try to take advantage of its predicament to scam customers
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January 15, 2020
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LGBTQ+ social app Grindr accused of breaching GDPR
Norwegian Consumer Council files complaints about LGBTQ+ social networking app, alleging it is in breach of the General Data Protection Regulation