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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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April 06, 2016
06
Apr'16
Panama Papers stolen by hackers, says Mossack Fonseca
Breach underlines need to focus cyber security on key data, say experts, after law firm’s founder insists the company was breached by an outside hacker
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April 05, 2016
05
Apr'16
UK and European firms invest in data protection ahead of GDPR
European firms are set to invest in data protection in 2016, with enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation just two years away, Computer Weekly’s IT priorities survey shows
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April 05, 2016
05
Apr'16
'Citizens will be stripped naked' by Turkey’s data law
Turkey's data protection law, introduced in March 2016, will make Turkey a near total surveillance state, yet the EU, apparently more concerned about securing Turkey's help in controlling immigration, is turning a blind eye
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April 05, 2016
05
Apr'16
Trump hotel group investigates payment card breach
Financial sector sources say a pattern of payment card fraud indicates hackers have breached payment systems at some, and possibly all, Trump Hotel Collection properties
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April 04, 2016
04
Apr'16
EU cyber security agency urges action to avoid crisis
EU countries lack a harmonised framework to respond to the challenges of a large-scale cyber incident, according to a report by security agency Enisa
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April 04, 2016
04
Apr'16
UK campaign launched against location data security risks
UK consumers are unwittingly signing up to be location tracked and this data is being used and sold on for commercial benefit, warns privacy campaign
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April 04, 2016
04
Apr'16
Enterprise IT conference comes to the Nordics
IP Expo is holding an event focused on the Nordic region for the first time as countries such as Sweden and Finland become leaders in enterprise IT
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April 04, 2016
04
Apr'16
EY invests heavily in Singapore IT expertise
New centres of excellence will offer business transformation strategy, cyber security, analytics and manufacturing capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region
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April 01, 2016
01
Apr'16
US and Canada issue joint alert on ransomware
Organisations urged to backup data because paying ransom does not guarantee files encrypted by ransomware will be released, warns an awareness-raising alert issued by the US and Canada
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March 31, 2016
31
Mar'16
European Union GDPR data rules prompt cyber security review
Isolated legacy security systems are a big cyber security risk – but the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could change that, says Palo Alto Networks
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March 31, 2016
31
Mar'16
MedStar says it is recovering from suspected ransomware attack
US hospital group MedStar says it is restoring its IT systems after reportedly being hit by a stealthy new strain of server-targeted ransomware
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March 31, 2016
31
Mar'16
DDoS attacks on universities normally performed by “disgruntled” students or employees
The majority of distributed denial of service attacks on universities are made by students or employees, says the head of infrastructure services at the University of London
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March 31, 2016
31
Mar'16
Adwind at centre of cyber attack on Singapore bank
Kaspersky Lab has revealed that the Adwind malware-as-a-service platform was at the centre of an attack on a Singapore bank
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March 31, 2016
31
Mar'16
FBI to apply iPhone security bypass in second case
The FBI is to help unlock an iPhone in an Arkansas murder case, deepening fears that the method used to break into the San Bernardino gunman’s phone will be applied more widely
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March 30, 2016
30
Mar'16
Hackers to probe engine control units amid emissions scandal
ICCT hires computer whizz-kids to find out who else besides Volkswagen uses ‘defeat devices’ in cars
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March 30, 2016
30
Mar'16
Security should be driven by business, says Corvid’s Andrew Nanson
Information security should be business-driven and investments assessed for their effectiveness and business value, according to Corvid CTO
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March 30, 2016
30
Mar'16
Security researchers warn of server-attacking ransomware
New strain of ransomware said to be distributed by compromising servers and using them to move through networks to encrypt and hold multiple data sets to ransom
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March 29, 2016
29
Mar'16
Cyber criminals use Microsoft PowerShell in ransomware attacks
A newly discovered family of ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, uses Microsoft PowerShell to target organisations through macro-enabled documents
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March 29, 2016
29
Mar'16
IoT security not a priority for Asean organisations
IT leaders in the Asean region need to push IoT security up their priority list, as an Intel survey finds them lagging
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March 29, 2016
29
Mar'16
FBI investigating cyber attack on US hospital group Medstar
US hospital group Medstar Health appears to be the latest target of ransomware as it suspends IT system to halt malware infection
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March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
Government warned of smart meter security threat back in 2012
The government was warned four years ago that its plans for a nationwide smart meter roll-out represented a “potentially significant” security and privacy threat, Computer Weekly has learned
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March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
Businesses urged to update Apple software to dodge zero-day attacks
Security experts are urging Apple Mac, iPhone and iPad users to update their operating systems to avoid data-stealing attacks that exploit a new zero-day vulnerability
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March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
Phishing attack at US retailer underlines need for proactive security
Security experts say a phishing attack on US retailer Sprouts Farmers Market shows the need to educate employees and correctly configure IT systems
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March 24, 2016
24
Mar'16
Chinese man admits conspiring to hack US military secrets
A Chinese national working in Canada has pleaded guilty to helping hackers in China access US military secrets from defence contractors, including fighter jet blueprints
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March 23, 2016
23
Mar'16
UK tech industry welcomes government’s new anti-crime strategy
Only a modern strategy that incorporates technological advances and the greater use of data analytics can improve UK crime prevention, says TechUK
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March 23, 2016
23
Mar'16
US hospital claims to have fought off a ransomware attack
A hospital in Kentucky claims to have regained control of its IT systems five days after cyber criminals hit it with a ransomware attack
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March 23, 2016
23
Mar'16
Malicious domain name service infrastructure rebounds to near-record levels
Infoblox calls for the US, Germany and other sources of malicious domain name service (DNS) infrastructure to improve processes for removing the threat
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March 22, 2016
22
Mar'16
Cyber security budgets not rising in line with threats, say security pros
While it is good news that businesses are increasing investment, it is clear that spending on security is still not at a level that matches the changing threat landscape, says IISP
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March 22, 2016
22
Mar'16
Only 42% of infosec pros use threat intelligence, survey shows
Cyber threat intelligence sharing is a necessity, says Intel's McAfee Labs – but less than half of infosec pros use it, despite the benefits, a survey reveals
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March 21, 2016
21
Mar'16
Australian government defence report recognises cyber threat
The cyber threat to Australia is outlined in the recent government defence white paper, but experts are unimpressed
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March 21, 2016
21
Mar'16
The cyber threat to eastern European enterprises
Organisations in eastern Europe are targets for cyber criminals and although they are aware of it, they often fail to protect themselves against it
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March 21, 2016
21
Mar'16
National Cyber Security Centre to be UK authority on information security
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is to be the UK's one-stop authority on infosec, based in London and led by GCHQ's Ciaran Martin
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March 18, 2016
18
Mar'16
HSCIC’s CareCERT head wants NHS and social care to be prepared for cyber attacks
Health and care organisations should not be afraid to acknowledge that cyber attacks will happen, but must be ready to handle breaches effectively, says CareCERT’s programme head
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March 18, 2016
18
Mar'16
Cyber crime is driving UK fraud losses, totalling £755m in 2015
Payment card fraud accounted for 75% of UK fraud losses in 2015, most of which was remote purchase fraud using card details stolen though data hacks and malware, says FFA UK
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March 18, 2016
18
Mar'16
Australian girls believe online harassment is endemic
There are clear signals that online threats against women and attempts to invade their privacy are becoming societal norms in Australia
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March 18, 2016
18
Mar'16
UK workers more diligent about cyber security at home
UK employees expect an IT safety net to protect them at work and are more willing to take responsibility for security at home, a survey commissioned by Citrix has revealed
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March 18, 2016
18
Mar'16
Most students say cyber security is a growing threat
Some 70% of higher education students say they are aware that cyber crime and attacks are a threat, but less than half think security is their responsibility
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March 18, 2016
18
Mar'16
FBI issues warning about car hacking
US security service calls on consumers and vehicle manufacturers to take steps to reduce the increasing risk of car hacking and to report incidents
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March 17, 2016
17
Mar'16
Most Britons adopting IoT devices cannot secure them
Two-thirds of UK consumers are concerned about the security of IoT devices – but nearly 75% cannot take steps to secure them, a survey reveals
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March 17, 2016
17
Mar'16
Cyber security is becoming a Dutch export
IT security is about to rival cheese, tulips, windmills and flood defences as an export from the Netherlands
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March 16, 2016
16
Mar'16
Crypto ransomware lurks in ads on popular websites
Security researchers warn that the major ransomware malvertising campaign that hit popular websites at the weekend may not be over yet
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March 16, 2016
16
Mar'16
Apple iCloud and Gmail hacker set to plead guilty, say US authorities
A US hacker faces up to five years in jail and fines of up to $250,000 after admitting he accessed more than 100 Apple iCloud and Gmail accounts illegally
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March 15, 2016
15
Mar'16
Cyber security study reveals lack of boardroom governance across UK industries
While 81% of UK boards have increased cyber security scrutiny after the TalkTalk breach, only 53% have data breach management plans in place, a survey has revealed
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March 15, 2016
15
Mar'16
IT decision makers admit they need to do more to protect data
More than a quarter of IT decision makers at UK organisations admit they need to do more to protect data, a survey reveals
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March 14, 2016
14
Mar'16
TechUK to spotlight cyber threat intelligence
The ability to sift through that data and spot trends and emerging threats is becoming a useful and important tool for security professionals, according to TechUK's Talal Rajab
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March 14, 2016
14
Mar'16
New UK law will criminalise failure to hack on demand
MPs have been given only two weeks to read 1,200 pages of documents which disclose new powers to require technology companies to install secret surveillance capabilities in software, computer equipment or networks
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March 14, 2016
14
Mar'16
IoT “plug and pray” all over again, says security consultant
The increasing interconnectedness of IoT systems and services creates vulnerabilities that are making ‘cascade failure’ almost inevitable, says security consultant David Alexander
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March 11, 2016
11
Mar'16
Ofcom data breach highlights insider threat
That a former employee of communications regulator Ofcom stole data should act as a warning about the insider threat in every organisation, say experts
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March 11, 2016
11
Mar'16
$1bn cyber bank heist thwarted by spelling error
Cyber thieves made 30 requests for the New York Federal Reserve to transfer nearly $1bn from the Bangladesh central bank’s account, but a typo and the volume of requests alerted banking officials
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March 10, 2016
10
Mar'16
Segment and segregate to defend data from cyber attack in 2016, urges F-Secure
Attackers will focus on critical data in 2016, mainly with the motive of cyber extortion, according to the latest threat report from F-Secure
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March 09, 2016
09
Mar'16
Lack of security knowledge limiting business initiatives, survey shows
Security concerns are limiting the adoption of cloud and mobility throughout organisations, according to the first Dell Data Security Survey
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March 08, 2016
08
Mar'16
Half of IT professionals struggle with enterprise patching
Many businesses struggle with the volume of software security updates and believe IT teams do not understand the difference between applying a patch and remediating a vulnerability, a survey has revealed
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March 08, 2016
08
Mar'16
Ransomware migrates to Apple Mac computers
Apple Mac users and security professionals must be more vigilant with the discovery of what is believed to be the first Mac OS X ransomware in the wild
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March 07, 2016
07
Mar'16
RSAC16: Microsoft’s Windows PowerShell fully weaponised, security expert warns
Security expert Ed Skoudis says the PowerShell Empire open-source security tool is as much use to attackers as it is to defenders
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March 07, 2016
07
Mar'16
Lack of cyber security awareness putting UK organisations at risk
UK organisations are putting their reputation, customer trust and competitive advantage at greater risk by failing to provide their staff with effective security training, a study reveals
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March 04, 2016
04
Mar'16
BBC reporter demonstrates mobile phone hack to steal from producer's bank account
A reporter on the BBC Radio Four You and Yours programme has managed to hack a NatWest online bank account and extract cash
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March 04, 2016
04
Mar'16
RSAC16: Cyber criminals are hiding in plain sight, says RSA report
Cyber criminals are using social media as a communication and sales channel, not just for reconnaissance and phishing, an RSA study has revealed
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March 03, 2016
03
Mar'16
Businesses covering up cyber attacks, says IoD
The Institute of Directors warns that businesses are actively covering up when they have been the victim of a cyber attack
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March 03, 2016
03
Mar'16
RSAC16: UK government to change tack on cyber security
The UK government is thinking about becoming more interventionist to ensure the next five years yield a better return on investment in cyber security, according to CESG cyber security head
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March 02, 2016
02
Mar'16
RSAC16: Security industry needs to do more, says Intel Security Group head
Chris Young calls on security industry to pay more attention to cyber threat intelligence sharing and encouraging people to become information security professionals
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March 02, 2016
02
Mar'16
RSAC16: RSA’s Amit Yoran comes out in support of strong encryption
A policy of weakened encryption would harm US economic interests and undermine those trying to defend digital environments, according to RSA president Amit Yoran
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March 02, 2016
02
Mar'16
Drown attack sinks SSL security
Researchers publish paper outlining how an attacker could crack the TLS security protocol to gain access to millions of secure websites
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March 02, 2016
02
Mar'16
RSAC16: Microsoft’s chief legal officer Brad Smith champions encryption
Information security requires a comprehensive approach including strong encryption, says Microsoft chief legal officer Brad Smith
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March 01, 2016
01
Mar'16
RSAC16: US works on data access agreement with UK
The US is negotiating with the UK to establish a new framework that will permit UK authorities to access electronic communications directly from US companies
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March 01, 2016
01
Mar'16
Theresa May revises Investigatory Powers Bill to address right of access
The Home Office has tweaked the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, taking on committee recommendations – but questions remain
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March 01, 2016
01
Mar'16
Cyber security professionals in Singapore could get 20% pay rise
E-commerce and cyber security professionals in Singapore could gain 10 to 20% pay rises if they move companies, due to increased demand of niche IT skills
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March 01, 2016
01
Mar'16
RSAC16: Cyber attackers still after low-hanging fruit, dark web study shows
Tracking a cyber adversary that is recruiting and the skills they desire can improve the overall maturity of an organisation’s security programme, according to Digital Shadows
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March 01, 2016
01
Mar'16
New York judge blocks FBI iPhone warrant
Judge rules that Apple does not have to help the FBI unlock the iPhone of a suspected drug trafficker
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February 26, 2016
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Feb'16
CEO training critical to cyber resilience, says APMG
CEOs staying informed on current cyber security risks has a positive impact in the boardroom and beyond, according to certification and accreditation organisation APMG
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February 26, 2016
26
Feb'16
Majority of Britons support government surveillance for national security
A survey reveals that a majority of UK citizens support government surveillance for national security as Apple attempts to rally public support in its row with the FBI over encryption
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February 26, 2016
26
Feb'16
Nissan acts on Leaf car app security flaw after researcher goes public
Nissan suspends its electric car app after a researcher went public about a security flaw that could enable attackers to take control of heating systems
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February 26, 2016
26
Feb'16
Israeli high-tech startups seek UK funding
Israeli high-tech startup companies visit London in search of venture capital and angel investors
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February 25, 2016
25
Feb'16
Nissan breaks basic security rules with Leaf electric car app
Security researcher shows how hackers can hijack a vehicle’s heating and air-conditioning systems, identify owners and spy on journeys
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February 25, 2016
25
Feb'16
Police forces failing to keep technology up to date, says chief inspector's report
Police technology is “weak and aging”, says Her Majesty’s chief inspector of constabulary Thomas Windsor, calling on forces to improve their IT
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February 25, 2016
25
Feb'16
Risk management key to cyber security, says Bank of England CISO
An essential part of information security is identifying and managing the risks, experts tell the European Information Security Summit 2016
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February 25, 2016
25
Feb'16
Cyber crime is fastest growing economic crime, says PwC report
More than half of UK organisations say they expect to be the victim of cyber crime in the next two years, suggesting it will become the UK’s largest economic crime, says a PwC report
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February 24, 2016
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Feb'16
CIOs admit they are blind to cyber threats despite security spend
Many of the security defences that companies invest in are blind to encrypted traffic and untrustworthy digital certificates, a study reveals
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February 24, 2016
24
Feb'16
UK businesses and police growing cyber capabilities, summit told
UK businesses and police are getting better at building cyber capabilities, but there is still work to be done, according to the deputy head of the Met Police's Falcon unit
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February 24, 2016
24
Feb'16
Safeguarding firm uKnowKids comes under fire for handling of child data breach
Child social media monitoring service uKnowKids has run into criticism for its response to a report of a vulnerability in one of its databases
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February 23, 2016
23
Feb'16
Social engineering confirmed as top information security threat
Cyber attackers shifted away from automated exploits in 2015 and instead tricked people into doing the dirty work, Proofpoint researchers found
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February 23, 2016
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Feb'16
MWC16: Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg voices support for Apple over FBI probe
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Mobile World Congress he sympathised with Apple's battle with the FBI over unlocking a terrorist’s iPhone
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February 22, 2016
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Feb'16
Encrypted traffic security analysis a top priority for 2016, says Dell Security
Decryption and inspection strategies are necessities, with nearly 65% of all internet traffic encrypted, says the latest threat report from Dell Security
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February 22, 2016
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Feb'16
UK CIOs over-confident about cyber security, study shows
UK firms are operating from a reactive security posture and tending to symptoms, rather than causes, and yet still believe they can detect threats faster than the industry average
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February 19, 2016
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Feb'16
Tech firms rally around Apple over encryption row with FBI
Apple CEO Tim Cook is getting support from technology and information security firms in his refusal to help the FBI to hack into an iPhone used by San Bernardino gunman Syed Rizwan Farook
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February 19, 2016
19
Feb'16
Australian C-suite executives fail to take security seriously
Australia’s executives need to get their heads out of the sand when it comes to cyber security and realise they are part of the solution
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February 19, 2016
19
Feb'16
HSBC launches biometric security for mobile banking in the UK
Bank claims UK’s largest planned roll-out of voice biometric security technology, with more than 15 million customers in line for voice and fingerprint authentication services
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February 18, 2016
18
Feb'16
C-suite executives confused about cyber attacks, survey shows
Key executives need to be more engaged with CISOs beyond planning for security, and take a more active role, according to an IBM study
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February 18, 2016
18
Feb'16
US hospital pays £12,000 to ransomware attackers
A US hospital reveals that, after a week of being offline, it caved into ransomware demands to restore access to its computer systems
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February 17, 2016
17
Feb'16
Patch now to eliminate glibc remote access security risk
Google engineers who discovered the glibc vulnerability say exploiting it is difficult, but they have also proved it can be done, and security experts say it is best not to take the risk
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February 17, 2016
17
Feb'16
Application security a key priority for 2016, says Hewlett Packard Enterprise study
Businesses should focus on application security, changes in threats and regulations, and vulnerabilities in emerging technologies, says Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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February 16, 2016
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Feb'16
UK police reports good progress on fighting cyber crime globally
International law enforcement collaboration around cyber crime is making progress, says National Cyber Crime Unit deputy director Sarah Goodall
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February 16, 2016
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Feb'16
EU managers need to up cyber security collaboration, study finds
There is still much work to be done in the area of collaboration and sharing responsibility when it comes to preventing data breaches, a study has found
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February 16, 2016
16
Feb'16
Cyber criminals hit US hospital in ransomware attack
Hollywood hospital forced to shut down all its computer systems while the FBI and others investigate
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February 16, 2016
16
Feb'16
UK government invites comment on porn site age check plans
Public consultation launched on how best to enforce age restrictions on pornographic web content
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February 12, 2016
12
Feb'16
NCA dials up UK business engagement on cyber crime
Rapidly ramping up law enforcement engagement with business on cyber crime is a top priority for National Cyber Crime Unit deputy director Sarah Goodall
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February 12, 2016
12
Feb'16
US IT professionals overconfident in cyber attack detection, study finds
Most US IT professionals are confident in key security controls to detect cyber attacks – but unsure how long it would take automated tools to discover a breach
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February 12, 2016
12
Feb'16
Ukraine cyber attacks extend beyond power companies, says Trend Micro
As half the homes in the Ivano-Frankivsk region plunge into darkness, Trend Micro finds evidence of cyber attack on a mining and a railway company
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February 11, 2016
11
Feb'16
Social engineering is top hacking method, survey shows
Social engineering tops the list of popular hacking methods, underlining the need for continuous monitoring, according to security firm Balabit
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February 11, 2016
11
Feb'16
Financial institutions on high alert for major cyber attack
The financial sector is facing the highest number of organised cyber attacks and multi-channel threats, a ThreatMetrix report reveals
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February 10, 2016
10
Feb'16
UK businesses expect cyber attack recovery to cost at least £1.2m
Most UK firms are implementing a cyber security policy and disaster recovery plan as they realise poor information security is the greatest risk to business