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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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March 29, 2017
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Mar'17
Thorn CEO on using machine learning and tech partnerships to tackle online child sex abuse
The CEO of US-based no-profit Thorn explains how cross-industry collaboration and machine learning is helping her organisation stay one step ahead of online child sex abusers
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March 29, 2017
29
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
29
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
29
Mar'17
Non-malware attacks pose bigger threat than malicious software
Malware-free cyber attacks are on the rise and artificial intelligence in cyber security is still far from replacing humans, according to most cyber security researchers
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March 29, 2017
29
Mar'17
Cyber attacks cost financial firms up to £1.6m a time
The costs associated with cyber attacks on the financial sector are rising as organisations face increasingly sophisticated threats, research shows
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March 29, 2017
29
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
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March 28, 2017
28
Mar'17
Threats grow in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector
Saudi Arabia's wealth makes it an attractive target for cyber criminals, but what have been the recent trends in cyber crime?
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March 27, 2017
27
Mar'17
Emerging APAC markets more prone to malware
Indonesia, India and the Philippines are among the top 10 countries with the most number of malware infections, according to a Malwarebytes study
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March 27, 2017
27
Mar'17
Nearly half of UK businesses lack a cyber security strategy
Commentators call on security industry to do more to help businesses understand the value of data and how best to protect it
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March 27, 2017
27
Mar'17
UK business least likely to offer rewards to infosec professionals
UK firms need to rethink incentives to attract and retain people with cyber security skills, according to the findings of a recent global study
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March 24, 2017
24
Mar'17
UK impersonation fraud up 39% in last quarter of 2016
Just ahead of the end of the UK tax year, a survey underlines the importance of guarding against business email compromise aimed at stealing data and money
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March 24, 2017
24
Mar'17
FBI director reiterates call for action on encryption
The world is wasting time in resolving the conflict between privacy and public safety, and should consider an international framework on encrypted data access, says FBI director James Comey
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March 23, 2017
23
Mar'17
LastPass releases fix browser extension security flaws
LastPass has been praised for its quick response in fixing flaws reported in browser extensions for its password manager
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March 23, 2017
23
Mar'17
Apple denies hackers holding millions of iPhones, iCloud accounts ransom
Apple reassures customers that none of its systems have been breached, dismissing hackers' claims that millions of iPhones and iCloud accounts are at risk of being wiped
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March 23, 2017
23
Mar'17
Palo Alto Networks expands APAC footprint with regional headquarters
Palo Alto Networks’ Singapore headquarters will house sales and support staff, as well as security analysts from Unit 42, the company’s threat intelligence team
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March 22, 2017
22
Mar'17
Most UK businesses in the dark about crucial DNS infrastructure
Most UK businesses have little visibility or control over their DNS servers and services even though they are a key component of businesses’ infrastructure and security profile
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March 21, 2017
21
Mar'17
Three fails to stop second data leak
Mobile operator Three should have done a thorough review and upgrade of security after its previous security breach to avoid another incident just months later, say security commentators
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March 21, 2017
21
Mar'17
Lords call on ISPs, government to do more to safeguard children online
A House of Lords Select Committee report on online safety has called for internet service providers and the government to do more to protect the interests of children using the internet
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March 21, 2017
21
Mar'17
Russian Citadel malware developer cuts deal with US authorities
US Justice Department set to sentence a second Russian hacker for helping to develop Citadel malware that netted $500m, but says investigations are continuing
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March 20, 2017
20
Mar'17
Cardiff man Samata Ullah admits terrorist charges after posting encryption details on Islamic blog
Samata Ullah, a resident of Cardiff, pleaded guilty to five terrorism charges, including developing an encrypted version of an Islamic website and posting videos explaining how to use encryption
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March 17, 2017
17
Mar'17
NCSC commits to greater diversity
GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre is planning several initiatives to ensure more women are attracted to and remain in technology roles, particularly cyber security
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March 17, 2017
17
Mar'17
Cyber security is a huge opportunity for UK business, says NCSC
NCSC engagement director Alex Dewdney is leading government's new approach in working with UK industry to build a national cyber security community and capability
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March 16, 2017
16
Mar'17
Government to ramp up help for UK cyber security industry
Government, in partnership with industry, is pursuing a range of initiatives aimed at establishing a UK cyber security ecosystem, developing skills and products and boosting exports, says DIT’s Conrad Prince
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March 16, 2017
16
Mar'17
UK holidaymakers’ data breach highlights need to be proactive
Security experts say the data breach at travel industry association Abta underlines that no organisation is immune from cyber attack and that data holders and consumers should be more proactive about data protection
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March 16, 2017
16
Mar'17
US accuses Russian spies of directing Yahoo breach
US authorities have arrested a man in Canada who has been charged alongside two Russian intelligence officers and a Russian hacker in connection with a 2014 data breach at Yahoo affecting 500 million accounts
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March 15, 2017
15
Mar'17
APAC topped the world in number of cyber attacks in 2016
The prevalent use of pirated software is one of the possible reasons for the APAC region’s poor showing in Trend Micro’s annual study on the state of cyber security
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March 15, 2017
15
Mar'17
Raising cyber security grasp is biggest challenge, says GCHQ chief
Everyone has a role to play in cyber security, and the NCSC has the right pedigree to co-ordinate and balance the efforts of government, industry and academia, says GCHQ director Robert Hannigan
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March 15, 2017
15
Mar'17
The UK needs more women in cyber security, says GCHQ chief
The need to recruit more women into cyber security has come under the spotlight at CyberUK as a study shows the UK infosec industry has one of the lowest proportions of women and the highest gender pay gaps in the world
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March 15, 2017
15
Mar'17
US set to charge four hackers for Yahoo breaches
Three Russians are reportedly among four hackers US authorities believe to be linked to data breaches at Yahoo affecting more than a billion accounts
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March 15, 2017
15
Mar'17
UK identity fraud reaches record levels
The UK fraud prevention service is calling for better education about fraud and financial crime as identity fraud, which is often cyber-enabled, hits the highest levels ever recorded
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March 14, 2017
14
Mar'17
Recruiting women key to closing cyber security skills gap, say experts
The European cyber security industry has one of the lowest proportions of women and the highest gender pay gaps in the world, the latest Global Information Security Workforce Study shows
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March 14, 2017
14
Mar'17
NCSC chief calls for UK collaboration on cyber security
The National Cyber Security Centre is unashamedly ambitious in aiming to make the UK the safest place to do business online, which chief Ciaran Martin sees as an achievable goal
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March 14, 2017
14
Mar'17
CIO interview: Simon McCalla, Nominet
Nominet, the registry for more than 10 million of the UK’s internet domains, is expanding into the internet of things and internet security services
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March 14, 2017
14
Mar'17
Cyber threat to UK business significant and growing
The UK’s NCSC and NCA publish a joint report on the cyber threats facing UK businesses, outlining the best response strategies
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March 13, 2017
13
Mar'17
NCC Group launches bounty for open source security flaw fixes
Firm hopes bounty scheme will inspire others to do the same to encourage security specialists to make open source software more secure
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March 13, 2017
13
Mar'17
NCSC to educate UK politicians on the cyber threat
The National Cyber Security Centre is to deliver tailored seminars for politicians on how to protect their email communications and voters’ data to defend against cyber threats to the political system
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March 13, 2017
13
Mar'17
Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic opens new labs to groom cyber security talent
New lab facilities have been established at Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic through partnerships with RSA Security, Palo Alto Networks, Trend Micro and Ixia
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March 10, 2017
10
Mar'17
Paying ransomware attackers perpetuates attacks, says researcher
Continually evolving ransomware is among the threats organisations need to factor into their cyber defences in 2017, but only once they have taken care of the basics, says Kaspersky Lab researcher
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March 10, 2017
10
Mar'17
Tech firms to get first look at CIA hacking tools
WikiLeaks has promised to show tech firms details of what it claims is a leaked arsenal of CIA hacking tools to enable them to prepare fixes before any more are made public
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March 09, 2017
09
Mar'17
Huge demand for government cyber defence apprenticeships
A rush for cyber defence apprenticeships shows young people are looking to cyber security as a viable and interesting career option
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March 09, 2017
09
Mar'17
Open Rights Group calls for control of spies’ use of zero-days
Wikileaks’ publication of documents detailing CIA hacking tools has prompted calls for government to control spy agencies’ use of vulnerabilities in widely used hardware and software
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March 08, 2017
08
Mar'17
WhatsApp, Signal, ProtonMail safe from CIA hacking tools
Top secure messaging and email apps are said to be safe from CIA hacking tools, but organisations are urged to assess their own vulnerability if the tools were to fall into the hands of cyber criminals
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March 07, 2017
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Mar'17
New wiper malware hits Middle East and Europe
In the wake of the Shamoon and Shamoon 2.0 malware attacks, a new wiper called StoneDrill is targeting organisations in the Middle East and Europe
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March 07, 2017
07
Mar'17
Accept everything is hackable, business told
Many companies are in denial about cyber attacks, but they need to accept that they are likely to be targets, that everything is hackable and that they need to act accordingly, says security expert Menny Barzilay
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March 07, 2017
07
Mar'17
Retail industry steps up the fight against rising cyber threats
UK retail body BRC publishes the first of its kind step-by-step guide on how to manage cyber security threats
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March 06, 2017
06
Mar'17
More than a million Gmail and Yahoo account credentials on sale
Usernames, email addresses and plaintext passwords of more than a million Yahoo and Gmail accounts are reportedly on sale on the dark web, posing a threat to corporate security
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March 03, 2017
03
Mar'17
Cyber attack on Barts NHS trust exploited zero-day vulnerability
A cyber attack that forced parts of Barts NHS trust offline in January 2017 has been blamed on previously unknown malware that was able to bypass the antivirus systems, highlighting a common weakness in cyber defences
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March 03, 2017
03
Mar'17
Businesses blame rivals for DDoS attacks
Industrial sabotage is considered to be the most likely reason behind a distributed denial of service attack, a study has revealed
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March 02, 2017
02
Mar'17
China calls for mutually-beneficial global co-operation in cyber space
China is calling for greater international collaboration in cyber space, saying it is committed to working with other countries to combat cyber crime and cyber terrorism
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March 02, 2017
02
Mar'17
Yahoo breaches underline executive role in cyber security
Yahoo's data breaches cost its top lawyer his job, CEO Marissa Mayer millions in bonuses, and $350m off its sale price, highlighting the importance of executive involvement
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March 01, 2017
01
Mar'17
Cyber security need not cost a fortune, says researcher
Organisations can bolster their cyber security without incurring huge costs by tapping into free resources and following best practices, according to a security researcher
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February 28, 2017
28
Feb'17
CloudPets’ data breach underlines need for secure cloud apps
More than two million voice recordings and e-mail addresses and password data for more than 800,000 accounts linked to an internet-connected toy have been leaked online
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February 27, 2017
27
Feb'17
Singapore university taps Verizon’s cyber security knowhow
Nanyang Technological University will use the Veris Community Database in a research project to enable more accurate cyber risk assessment
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February 27, 2017
27
Feb'17
Citizen Love: the story of an ordinary family's fight with the US government
Finnish documentary makers Raimo Uunila and Lauri Danska tell the behind-the-scenes story of activist Lauri Love’s battle with the US government – and the impact of the case on his family
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February 27, 2017
27
Feb'17
Cyber criminals net £8bn from financial services in 2016
Organised cyber fraud gangs are turning their attention to online lenders and emerging financial services, potentially netting £8bn in 2016, a report reveals
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February 27, 2017
27
Feb'17
Most businesses failing to train IT and security about users
Teaching IT and cyber security teams about psychology and sociology is key to enabling better cyber security practices in organisations, according to human behaviour specialist Jessica Barker
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February 24, 2017
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Feb'17
Number of people hit by professional financial cyber attack grows after lull
Kaspersky Labs reports that the number of people hit by financial cyber attack grew in 2016 after falling in the previous two years
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February 24, 2017
24
Feb'17
Businesses urged to buy security according to their actual needs
Organisations must resist the temptation to buy a whole raft of security technologies without first assessing their real and specific security needs, says industry expert Michael Dieroff
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February 24, 2017
24
Feb'17
Banking malware, DDoS, ransomware and CEO fraud top UK cyber threats
Businesses need to be aware of the value of their data, how that data is likely to be attacked, and how to defend against particular attacks, says leading UK cyber cop
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February 23, 2017
23
Feb'17
Digitisation opens up security weakness in oil and gas
The oil and gas industry needs to address the security risks associated with operational technology and vulnerable IT systems, says Ponemon Institute report
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February 23, 2017
23
Feb'17
Dutch banks and ISPs behind in domain security
Dutch banks are falling behind organisations in other sectors when it comes to securing domains.
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February 23, 2017
23
Feb'17
Most hackers can steal data within 24 hours, study shows
Most hackers are able to access company systems and steal valuable data within 24 hours, according to the Nuix Black Report, which aims to show which security technologies are worth investing in
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February 22, 2017
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Beware printer helpline scam, warns NTS eCrime Team
National Trading Standards is warning consumers about a scam targeting those looking for help with printer problems
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February 22, 2017
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Feb'17
Microsoft issues critical patches but not for zero days
After missing the monthly security update for 14 February, Microsoft has issued some patches but not for zero-day vulnerabilities despite the availability of exploit code
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February 21, 2017
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Feb'17
Airborne cars to transform Dubai’s public transportation
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is readying the launch of autonomous aerial vehicles in July this year
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February 21, 2017
21
Feb'17
Industrial control systems top threat to UK cyber security
Most organisations understand cyber security readiness, but lack response and resilience capabilities – especially regarding industrial control systems in the UK, says RSA cyber defence expert Azeem Aleem
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February 21, 2017
21
Feb'17
Ransomware doubled in second half of 2016, says Check Point
Check Point identifies the most prevalent ransomware and other malware that organisations should be prioritising based on data from the second half of 2016
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February 21, 2017
21
Feb'17
Why businesses need a more enlightened approach to phishing attacks
City firms often fire staff for accidently clicking on phishing emails, but there is a better approach, Intel Security’s Raj Samani tells Computer Weekly
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February 20, 2017
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Feb'17
Netherlands expertise unravels enterprise blockchain
Dutch hackathons, pilots and projects are building new applications based on blockchains
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February 20, 2017
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Feb'17
UK brokers search engine deal to demote pirate sites
The Google and Bing search engines are to demote piracy websites after signing a voluntary code of practice in talks with the entertainment industry led by the UK government
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February 17, 2017
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Feb'17
RSAC17: Former MI5 head calls on infosec community to make world safer
In a digital era, the information security community has a key role in helping to make the world a safer place, according to former MI5 boss Stella Rimington
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February 17, 2017
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Feb'17
RSAC17: Geopolitical changes driving encryption usage, survey shows
More organisations are planning to deploy encryption in response to geopolitical changes, but confidence in organisations’ ability to secure and protect encryption is low, a survey shows
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February 17, 2017
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Apac companies see cyber security as key to business growth
Cyber security has enabled Asia-Pacific organisations to enter new markets and deliver services in new ways
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February 16, 2017
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Feb'17
Security platforms to disrupt industry, predicts Palo Alto Networks
Collaborative security platforms will enable developers to focus on innovation and force the security industry to change business models, predicts Palo Alto Networks
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February 16, 2017
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Feb'17
RSAC17: More ransomware and IoT-enabled attacks on the way, warns expert
Security expert Ed Skoudis says that in 2017 organisations need to prepare for evolving ransomware and IoT-enabled attacks, as well as a combination of the two
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February 15, 2017
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Feb'17
RSAC17: AI could help in IoT security, says Eric Schmidt
Former Google chief says artificial intelligence could be applied in internet of things security, but the technology is still a long way from Hollywood scenarios
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February 15, 2017
15
Feb'17
RSAC17: US politician calls for global collaboration on cyber defence
Without greater collaboration, information sharing and clear sanctions against attackers, defenders will continue to lose the war in cyber space, says US politician Michael McCaul
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February 15, 2017
15
Feb'17
Euroclear automates firewall rule management with AlgoSec
Post-trade back-office process provider has made the management of firewalls more efficient through security management software
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February 15, 2017
15
Feb'17
RSAC17: Infosec pros must help create business-driven security, says RSA CTO
The inability to draw connections between security details and business metrics is one of the biggest challenges facing most companies, according to RSA CTO Zulfikar Ramzan
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February 15, 2017
15
Feb'17
APAC enterprises have fewer high-risk cloud apps
Cisco study shows enterprises in Asia-Pacific have fewer apps that pose a significant risk to network security than those in North America and Europe
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February 15, 2017
15
Feb'17
RSA17: Data manipulation next on attackers’ agenda, warns Intel Security
Data manipulation a real threat and the next corporate attack vector could be found in the home, warns Intel Security head Chris Young
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February 15, 2017
15
Feb'17
RSAC17: Cyber defence involves all levels of society, says Microsoft
Microsoft calls for a global convention on cyber security and an independent organisation to keep nation state attackers in check
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February 14, 2017
14
Feb'17
Major DDoS attacks see huge increase, says Akamai
Akamai’s State of the Internet/Security Report for the fourth quarter of 2016 finds that distributed denial of service attacks larger than 100Gbps are rapidly increasing as more IoT devices are compromised
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February 14, 2017
14
Feb'17
National Cyber Security Centre officially opens for business
The NCSC is at the forefront of the UK’s defence against cyber threats to critical national infrastructure and the digital economy
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February 13, 2017
13
Feb'17
Middle East organisations urged to prioritise cyber defence
As the Middle East IT industry continues to transform and embrace digitisation, what are the greatest threats it faces today?
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February 13, 2017
13
Feb'17
DCMS announces cyber clubs programme to teach 6,000 students cyber skills
The Cyber Schools Programme announced by the DCMS aims to train thousands of teenagers in cyber security skills
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February 13, 2017
13
Feb'17
End complacency and help address cyber crime threat, NCA tells business
The NCA is calling on UK businesses to take the threat of cyber crime seriously and work with law enforcement and government to help turn the tables on cyber criminals
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February 10, 2017
10
Feb'17
Data breaches affect all parts of business, Verizon report shows
Verizon’s second annual Data Breach Digest provides common scenarios to help organisations improve preparations for, and responses to, the most popular types of cyber attack
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February 09, 2017
09
Feb'17
Cardiff University opens Twitter ‘cyberhate’ centre
Cardiff University researchers are to monitor Brexit-related hate crime on Twitter with funding from the Economic and Social Research Council
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February 09, 2017
09
Feb'17
ASD recommends new cyber security measures to secure critical IT systems
Australia’s intelligence agency has made four more recommendations after reviewing information assets and systems that require greater protection
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February 08, 2017
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Feb'17
How a Dublin court case could derail EU-US data privacy agreements
The Irish Commercial Court will consider whether privacy protection offered by standard contractual clauses for data transfers to the US from Europe is legally valid
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February 08, 2017
08
Feb'17
NHS websites defaced by Tunisian Islamist hacktivists
Another series of pro-Islamic State hacktivist attacks on NHS websites has underlined the need to harden websites and keep software up to date as attackers exploit a vulnerability in WordPress
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February 08, 2017
08
Feb'17
Cyber resiliency of UK firms barely changed in a year, study shows
High performing UK companies with a high level of cyber security maturity are leading in cyber resiliency, but most have to work on operationalising incident response plans, Ponemon report shows
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February 08, 2017
08
Feb'17
Interview: How security approaches are evolving in Southeast Asia and beyond
Bill Smith, senior vice-president of worldwide field operations at LogRhythm, talks to Computer Weekly about the big shift in cyber security from traditional security models to behavioural anomaly detection, continuous data monitoring and analytics
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February 06, 2017
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Feb'17
APAC businesses turn to DevOps to improve app quality, security
Security validation and metrics are some of the key trends in DevOps this year, according to CA Technologies
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February 06, 2017
06
Feb'17
UK cyber security workforce up 163% in five years
Private and public sector step up efforts to close the cyber security skills gap in the face of a global skills shortage
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February 06, 2017
06
Feb'17
Defence and finance sectors lead in making people cyber defenders
Organisations in the defence and finance sectors are leading the way in making people a key element of their cyber defences, says human behaviour specialist Jessica Barker
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February 03, 2017
03
Feb'17
Security firm agrees many others use fear to propel sales
High-Tech Bridge agrees with the UK National Cyber Security Centre that some security firms are using fear, uncertainty and doubt to promote sales of their products
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February 03, 2017
03
Feb'17
Lockheed Martin backs UK CyberFirst skills initiative
Global security and aeropace firm boosts government’s CyberFirst skills initiative as Cabinet Office comes under fire for efforts to secure public sector data and ensure cyber teams have right skills
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February 03, 2017
03
Feb'17
UK government must improve cyber defence efforts, say MPs
Public Accounts Committee sets out six recommendations for the Cabinet Office to address shortcomings in protecting government data as UK defence secretary expresses concern over Russian cyber activity