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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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August 19, 2019
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Q2 shows ransomware proliferation, Kaspersky warns
Ransomware modifications have more than doubled in the past year, the number of ransomware families has grown, and the number of attempted infections is up nearly 50%
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August 19, 2019
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US extends temporary stay on Huawei ban
American network operators given extra wiggle room to wean themselves off Huawei’s hardware
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August 19, 2019
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How EDR is moving beyond the endpoint
An emerging breed of detection and response offerings is going beyond endpoints to collect and decipher telemetry data from across the enterprise
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August 16, 2019
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Passwordless enterprise already possible, says RSA
The passwordless enterprise is getting easier to attain as the security industry gears up to support a passwordless future, says RSA’s identity chief
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August 16, 2019
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New approach to risk management needed, says Gartner
Most third-party risks are discovered after the initial due diligence period, Gartner study shows, highlighting the need for a new approach to risk management and the importance of effective access controls
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August 15, 2019
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2019 set to be another record year for data breaches
The number of data breach incidents continues to rise and looks set to reach another record this year, with the business sector first in the firing line, according to a mid-year breach report
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August 15, 2019
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Most UK financial firms hit by cyber attack in the past year
The majority of UK financial companies are failing to prevent cyber security incidents, mainly because of employees failing to follow security policies and a lack of security budget, a survey reveals
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August 15, 2019
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Formjacking dominates web-related data breaches
Formjacking has become one of the most popular data stealing methods, say researchers, who urge commercial websites to review all third-party coding practices without delay
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August 14, 2019
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Publicly accessible biometric database highlights key failings
The discovery of a publicly accessible database of biometric information highlights failings by the supplier, the need for supply chain security, and the challenges of using biometric data
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August 14, 2019
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DCMS funding aims to increase diversity in cyber sector
A funding round has been announced as part of the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) with aims of encouraging more diverse talent into the UK’s cyber security sector
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August 14, 2019
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Cyber criminal collaboration intensifies
The level of cooperation between high-profile cyber threat groups has shifted up a gear, enabling a higher level of automation and making attribution more difficult, research shows
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August 14, 2019
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Digital domain identified as major security threat by Norway’s intelligence service
Norway's intelligence services has revealed the extent of the threat posed to the country by cyber attacks
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August 14, 2019
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Norman evasive cryptominer conquers networks
Cryptomining malware designed to evade detection is capable of invading every device in targeted companies, researchers warn
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August 14, 2019
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UK finance regulator gives extra time for companies to meet payment security rules
Financial Conduct Authority gives companies under its watch an extra 18 months to meet an EU payments security standard
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August 14, 2019
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British Airways e-ticketing system could expose passenger details
British Airways has not addressed a potential leak of passenger details despite warnings from security researchers, but says it is aware of the issue and is taking action