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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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August 11, 2016
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Security pros split on government access to cloud data, survey shows
Despite rapid cloud services adoption, security and compliance concerns revolving around inappropriate use or access of sensitive cloud data continue to loom large, a survey has revealed
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August 10, 2016
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Prisons to get power to remotely pull plug on illicit mobile phones
The Home Office is to give prisons in the UK new powers to cut off illicit use of mobile phones by inmates
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August 10, 2016
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Intel to acquire AI firm Nervana Systems
Chip maker Intel is to acquire artificial intelligence firm Nervana Systems in a bid to take AI to the next level based on its Xeon and Phi processors
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August 09, 2016
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PwC Australia uses gamification to teach cyber security lessons
With the number of cyber incidents identified by Australian organisations more than doubling in the past year, PwC is using an online game to give enterprises first-hand experience of what it means to face a cyber attack
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August 09, 2016
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Global infosec spending to reach £63bn in 2016, says Gartner
Although security spending is moving to detection and response, Gartner expects preventive security to continue strong growth
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August 09, 2016
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Oracle Micros breach highlights PoS and supply chain security risks
Oracle Micros breach shows supply chain and point of sale systems continue to be popular avenues of attack for cyber criminals
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August 09, 2016
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Half of vehicle cyber vulnerabilities could give hackers control, study shows
Half of vehicle vulnerabilities could allow cyber attackers to take control of a vehicle and 71% are easy to exploit, according to a three-year study by IOActive
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August 08, 2016
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Australians vent census privacy concerns
The Australian census has triggered a privacy debate after it emerged that the citizen data it collects will be held for years
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August 08, 2016
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Strider cyber attack group deploying malware for espionage
Symantec security researchers have uncovered a spying campaign by a previously unknown group using modular malware as stealthware
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August 08, 2016
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900 million Android devices vulnerable to attackers
Enterprises and individuals need to install security updates for all devices with vulnerable Qualcomm chip drivers if they want to ensure attackers can‘t take control of them, warns Check Point
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August 05, 2016
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Banner Health cyber breach underlines need for faster intrusion detection
A data breach at Banner Health has highlighted the importance of intrusion detection and prompted calls for greater cyber security investment in the increasingly targeted healthcare industry
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August 05, 2016
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Artificial intelligence takes centre stage in cyber security
Artificial intelligence-led cyber security technology has been in the spotlight at two major industry conferences in Las Vegas, signalling a firm trend in cyber defence research
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August 04, 2016
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Italian-based Android RAT spies on mobiles in Japan and China, say researchers
Researchers discover an Italian-based Android RAT designed for spying that is targeting mobile devices using their unique identification codes
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August 04, 2016
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Context warns of VoIP wars at Black Hat USA
A lack of understanding of modern VoIP and unified communications security opens many service providers and businesses to cyber attack, a Context IS researcher warns at Black Hat USA
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August 04, 2016
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Bitcoin exchange hack highlights security weaknesses
The breach of the Bitfinex bitcoin exchange highlights the need to follow best practices and to improve security around exchanges and wallets, say security experts
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August 03, 2016
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One in five businesses hit by ransomware are forced to close, study shows
More than half of UK companies have been hit by ransomware in the past year, a study on the impacts of this popular attack method has revealed
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August 03, 2016
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UAE consumers not confident that their data is safe
Protecting customer data is a top priority for organisations in the Middle East as threat levels increase
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August 03, 2016
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DDoS attack disrupts 123 Reg services despite DDoS protection
UK domain name and hosting service hit by distributed denial of service attack, underling the importance of adequate mitigation systems
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August 02, 2016
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Hacker attacks following Verizon purchase of Yahoo
A hacker has claimed to have stolen 200 million user account details from Yahoo
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August 02, 2016
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Linux botnets on the rise, says Kaspersky DDoS report
DDoS attack data collected by Kaspersky Lab shows a greater proportion of attacks are coming from hijacked Linux servers and attacks are tending to last longer
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August 02, 2016
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Ransomware is a mature business model for cyber criminals, says report
Ransomware is now an established business model for cyber criminals as malware increasingly uses evasion techniques, second quarter research by PhishMe reveals
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August 02, 2016
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Threat intelligence key to fighting cyber crime, says CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike develops new cyber crime intelligence services by studying the ecosystem and tools that enable criminals to set up and run their cyber attack operations
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August 02, 2016
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Enterprises dangerously complacent about mobile threats, says report
Businesses must ensure mobile security controls are deployed and enforced on every device used to access corporate data and apps, according to MobileIron’s latest mobile security and risk review
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August 01, 2016
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ARM expands IoT security team
Chip maker continues to boost its internet of things security capabilties by expanding its Israeli engineering team
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August 01, 2016
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Barclays to use voice recognition for phone banking
Retail bank says technology will provide secure verification by recognising the unique characteristics of each person’s voice
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July 28, 2016
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Most cloud applications not GDPR-ready, report reveals
Just 2% of more than 15,000 enterprise cloud application analysed are GDPR-ready, according to a cloud risk report
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July 27, 2016
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UK education system failing to support cyber security profession
Countries and companies must act quickly to address the cyber security skills shortage through improvements in education, workforce diversity, training opportunities, security technology and data collection, a report says
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July 27, 2016
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UK security startup discovers one-stop-shop for cyber crime businesses
Setting up a cyber criminal business is easier than ever believed, according to UK information security startup Digital Shadows
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July 26, 2016
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Business unprepared for future ransomware, says Cisco report
Next wave of ransomware expected to be more pervasive, resilient and capable of spreading quickly and effectively throughout networks by capitalising on vulnerabilities
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July 26, 2016
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Cloud adoption still outpacing security capability, study finds
Many companies are still not applying the best technologies, policies and procedures to ensure sensitive data is protected in the cloud
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July 26, 2016
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No barrier to trial in UK, Lauri Love extradition hearing told
British hackers, including members of Anonymous, have been tried in the UK, despite causing serious damage to US computer systems, a court hears
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July 26, 2016
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O2 denies data breach
Cyber criminals have accessed some O2 customer accounts to steal personal details and offer them for sale, but O2 says it was not breached and password re-use is to blame
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July 25, 2016
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Australia’s security software spending sees growth spurt
Australian enterprises are increasingly investing in security software as the threats to data continue to multiply
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July 22, 2016
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Tech firms tackle IoT security with management protocol
A group of tech firms have joined forces to develop a management protocol for IoT devices that could pave the way to an open, interoperable standard to address security and privacy risks
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July 22, 2016
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Jihadists’ digital tools revealed
A report by dark web intelligence firm Flashpoint reveals how jihadist groups use common security and other tools to hide their digital communications from national security forces
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July 21, 2016
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Security industry welcomes cyber crime’s inclusion in official stats
The security industry welcomes the inclusion of cyber crime statistic in official crime reports to highlight the size and nature of the threat
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July 21, 2016
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Mobile payments get Isaca’s security approval
Mobile contactless payments enable three key security controls that make them more secure than physical and e-commerce payments, according to a report by Isaca
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July 20, 2016
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Williams F1 teams up with Thales cyber security
Williams Group seals technical partnership to protect its confidential high-value data in the competitive world of F1 racing
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July 19, 2016
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Carbon Black bets on next-generation antivirus
Carbon Black is betting on next-generation antivirus technology by acquiring Confer to extend the capability and appeal of its endpoint protection offerings
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July 19, 2016
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DDoS attack size up 73% from 2015
Distributed denial of service attacks continue to be popular with attackers, increasing in size, complexity and frequency in the first half of 2016, according to the latest global report by Arbor Networks
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July 19, 2016
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Case study: Rémy Cointreau boosts security and productivity
Drinks firm Rémy Cointreau uses Centrify’s identity and mobile management to simplify security, improve business agility and reduce IT costs
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July 18, 2016
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Most ransomware gangs open to negotiation, says F-Secure
Businesses can take several precautions to avoid being victims of ransomware, but if all else fails, they should negotiate with their attackers, according to a report by F-Secure
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July 18, 2016
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French public sector’s never-ending struggle with the cloud
The French government has more hurdles to overcome than many of its European neighbours when it comes to adopting cloud computing services
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July 14, 2016
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US jails Chinese businessman in military hacking case
Two years after his arrest in Canada for cyber spying on US military aircraft, a Chinese businessman has been jailed by a US court for nearly four years
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July 14, 2016
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Siem fastest growing security market segment, reveals Gartner
IBM was the only top security supplier to show growth in 2015, bouyed by the rapid growth in the Siem market, says Gartner
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July 14, 2016
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Cyber attacks cost UK business more than £34bn a year, study shows
Nearly half of UK firms lack advanced cyber defences, despite the high level of concern about cyber attacks and associated costs
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July 14, 2016
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UK business unlikely to dodge EU cyber security rules post-Brexit
The UK’s Brexit vote has thrown many businesses into uncertainty and doubt about whether they will have comply with the cyber security rules coming out of the EU
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July 13, 2016
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Biometrics on payments devices safe, say three-quarters of consumers
Most consumers think biometric authentication is the best way to secure payments via mobile devices, Visa survey finds
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July 13, 2016
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DevOps a black hole for security
Venafi extends its security platform to help security teams support DevOps in using secure TLS keys and certificates quickly and easily
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July 12, 2016
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IBM sets up security centre in Canberra
IBM leads the charge as large private businesses invest heavily in security resources across Australia in an attempt to close the security gap
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July 12, 2016
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Gulf-based Rotana Hotels centralises IT security
Hotel group implements centralised security management to proactively protect endpoints and achieve accurate security information
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July 12, 2016
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Skills gap leaves firms at risk from cyber attacks
A technology security skills shortage is leaving firms at increasing risk of cyber security attacks
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July 12, 2016
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Google boasts of security as Pokémon Go invades Google accounts
Google claims it is notifying customers of the 4,000 state-sponsored cyber attacks a month amid security concerns about Pokémon Go, developed by Google spinoff Niantic
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July 12, 2016
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Cyber security must top UK agenda, say leading scientists
Royal Society report calls for greater sharing of breach and threat information, and more support for research and international collaboration
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July 11, 2016
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Datadog calls for password reset after cyber breach
Monitoring and analytics firm detected unauthorised activity associated with production servers and database of user credentials
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July 08, 2016
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Security industry largely welcomes NCA cyber crime report
Most information security professionals support the National Crime Agency's call for help from businesses in pursuing cyber criminals
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July 08, 2016
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Wendy’s hackers used third-party credentials to steal credit card data
Wendy's fast-food chain has confirmed hackers used third party credentials to plant malware to steal credit card details and reveals that three times as many stores were affected than initially thought
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July 06, 2016
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Business has critical role in fighting cyber crime, says report
The National Crime Agency is calling for a stronger collaboration between business and law enforcement to fight cyber crime in the light of a report produced with private sector partners
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July 06, 2016
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UK's Darktrace aims to lead the way to automatic cyber security
Darktrace hopes to be a leader in the move to automated cyber security to free up security professionals to focus on business risk and innovation
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July 06, 2016
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HummingBad Android malware highlights worrying trend, say researchers
Security researchers uncover a cyber crime operating model that provides financial self-sufficiency, which they fear will enable larger and more sophisticated campaigns in the future
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July 05, 2016
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Industrialised cyber crime disrupting business, report reveals
A majority of businesses do not comprehend the methods and motivations of cyber attackers or fully understand the scale of the threat, a BT-KPMG report reveals
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July 04, 2016
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A second US man pleads guilty to hacking celebrity accounts
A second US hacker faces five years in jail after a guilty plea for hacking into celebrity accounts and stealing private images that were leaked online in 2014
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July 04, 2016
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Huge uptick in Zepto ransomware spam, warn researchers
Security researchers have raised concerns that attackers are gearing up for a massive Locky-related ransomware campaign
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July 01, 2016
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China-based Android Trojan netting $500,000 a day
Security researchers say fast-spreading Hummer Android malware could be netting cyber criminals around $500,000 a day for installing porn and other apps on mobile phones
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June 30, 2016
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LizardStresser IoT botnet launches 400Gbps DDoS attack
Attack groups using the LizardStresser botnet are exploiting IoT devices to mount massive DDoS attacks without using amplification techniques, say researchers
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June 29, 2016
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Lauri Love using illness as a shield against extradition, claims prosecution
Prosecution lawyer questions whether activist Lauri Love is not fit enough to stand trial in the US over hacking charges,as expert witnesses warn that US prisons are ill-equipped for people with mental health problems.
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June 29, 2016
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Most cyber security strategies ignore the way attackers really work
Cyber attackers use more legitimate software than malware, which means most organisations are incapable of detecting much of the malicious activity in their networks, a report reveals
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June 29, 2016
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Lauri Love may be faking mental illness claims lawyer for US
Prosecution lawyer Peter Caldwell questions whether activist Lauri Love is exaggerating mental health problems to avoid extradition to face hacking charges in the US
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June 29, 2016
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US government may ask for travellers’ social media details
The US government is seeking permission to request details of travellers’ social media presence
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June 29, 2016
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Most European firms ill equipped for insider security breaches
Nearly a third of European firms do not use basic methods of breach detection, and fewer than one in five have any form of security analytics in place, a survey has revealed
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June 28, 2016
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Facebook data case raises US national security issues
Dublin court case on the legality of Facebook’s data transfers to the US raises issues that affect US national security, claims US Department of Justice
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June 28, 2016
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Lauri Love suicide risk if extradited to US over hacking allegations
Westminster Magistrates’ Court hears evidence from medical experts that alleged hacker Lauri Love is at risk of suicide if extradited to the US
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June 28, 2016
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Brexit: Information security professionals not too concerned
Brexit will present some cyber security challenges – but it will be largely business as usual, say information security professionals
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June 27, 2016
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Hospitals targeted using camouflaged old malware
Specialised devices running older versions of operating systems are becoming critical points of cyber attack vulnerability, warns TrapX Security
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June 27, 2016
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Intel considers sale of security business
Intel is reportedly considering the sale of its security business to generate capital as the company restructures
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June 24, 2016
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Micro-segmentation key to new approach to infosec, says Unisys
Micro-segmentation enables organisations to improve data security at reasonable cost without compromising agility, governance, risk and compliance, says Unisys
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June 24, 2016
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Ransomware is helping make the cyber threat real
The Scottish government is working to help businesses understand and manage the cyber security risk
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June 23, 2016
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Think like attackers, says HPE cyber security strategist
Organisations need to think of cyber attackers as adversaries and competitors focused on stealing data, maximising their profit and minimising their risk, says HPE security strategist Tim Grieveson
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June 23, 2016
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Rapid7 discloses remote code execution flaw in Swagger
Rapid7 researchers warn businesses of remote execution vulnerability in the Swagger programming tool
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June 23, 2016
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UK social media habits are a corporate security risk, warns Intel Security
Companies should educate employees not to connect to strangers on social media to reduce the risk of phishing attacks, Intel Security has warned
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June 22, 2016
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New cyber security law in the offing for Singapore
Singapore government will table new Cyber Security Bill in 2017 to strengthen its online defences
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June 22, 2016
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Singapore to block internet access for its public servants from 2017
From May 2017, most of Singapore’s public servants will not be able to access the internet from their workstations
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June 22, 2016
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Act now to save the open internet, says Internet Governance Commission
The future of the internet is at risk from multiple scenarios, and quick action is needed to protect it, says the Internet Governance Commission
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June 22, 2016
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CESG issues challenge to information security professionals
CESG technical director Jonathan Lawrence tells The Cyber Security Summit that information security professionals need to deliver security controls that help business users achieve their goals securely
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June 21, 2016
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Cyber security industry mostly welcomes report on TalkTalk breach
Most of the recommendations of a government committee inquiry into the TalkTalk breach have been welcomed, but pundits have expressed reservations about some, particularly proposed new fines
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June 20, 2016
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Lower average cost of Australian data breaches is not a sign of comfort
The average cost of a data breach to Australian organisations dropped in 2015, according to research
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June 20, 2016
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UAE businesses struggle with security breach declaration
UAE firms find difficulty in providing facts on security breaches, while consumers demand to be informed of incidents
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June 20, 2016
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UK consumers support fines for firms that lose personal data
Most UK consumers would like the government to take more action to ensure companies protect personal information
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June 20, 2016
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Brexit will make UK more vulnerable to cyber attack, say security pros
A third of security professionals are concerned that a Brexit vote will hamper cyber threat intelligence sharing with EU states
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June 20, 2016
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Government committee calls on TalkTalk to publish breach report
A government committee inquiry into the TalkTalk cyber breach calls for more fines and other measures to ensure greater protection of personal data
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June 20, 2016
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LogMeIn resets user passwords lifted from LinkedIn, Tumblr and MySpace hack data dumps
Remote device management supplier acts after discovering reused customer account credentials in data breach dumps from LinkedIn, Tumblr and MySpace
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June 15, 2016
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UK industry asked to help youth avoid career in cyber crime
Crest and the NCA call on UK industry to help support initiatives aimed at recruiting technically talent people into IT and IT security as an alternative to cyber crime
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June 14, 2016
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IT and security pros divided about application security, survey shows
There is a huge gap between IT and security professionals around several key aspects of application security, a survey reveals
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June 13, 2016
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EU firms slow in detecting cyber attacks, study shows
European firms take an average of 469 days to discover a compromise, compared with an average of 146 days globally, according to Mandiant
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June 13, 2016
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Cyber crime cost UK business more than £1bn in the past year
UK businesses have reported a 22% increase in cyber crime in the past year, resulting in more than £1bn in losses
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June 12, 2016
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Philippines government data breach is a warning to Asean region
Security is a rising concern in the Asean region, with fears fuelled by incidents such as the recent hacking incident in Manila
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June 10, 2016
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IoT security: Lack of expertise will hurt, says Bruce Schneier
Government action at national and international levels is essential for addressing IoT security issues, but the relevant expertise is lacking, according to security expert Bruce Schneier
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June 10, 2016
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Small businesses bearing the brunt of cyber crime, says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses is calling for more government support for its members in defending against cyber threats
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June 10, 2016
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Australia knows it has a cyber security problem, but not the scale
The Australian government is aware it has a cyber security challenge, but might not understand the size of the issue, according to experts
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June 10, 2016
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Twitter forces password resets for accounts vulnerable to hackers
Twitter cross-checks leaked user data with its records, identifying and locking a number of accounts for extra protection