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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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March 04, 2014
04
Mar'14
IT threats top business concerns, report shows
IT-related threats provide the greatest concern for businesses, a report has revealed
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March 04, 2014
04
Mar'14
Identity theft linked to 60% of UK fraud in 2013
The misuse of the personal data of victims, accounted for more than 60% of all fraud in the UK in 2013, a study reveals
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March 04, 2014
04
Mar'14
Financial services sector attracts most cyber crime, says PwC study
More than a third of financial sector organisations say they have been victims of cyber crime, compared with only 17% in other industries
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March 04, 2014
04
Mar'14
Blogger finds basic security flaw in UK Parliament’s website
The UK Parliament's website contained basic flaws that left it vulnerable to hacking, a computer blogger has revealed
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March 04, 2014
04
Mar'14
Team Cymru exposes SOHO router compromise
Team Cymru has discovered a widespread compromise of consumer-grade small office/home office (SOHO) routers
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March 03, 2014
03
Mar'14
RSA 2014: Malware rates linked to socio-economic factors
Regional cyber vulnerabilities are not linked to any single factor, but to a variety of different socio-economic factors, says Microsoft
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March 03, 2014
03
Mar'14
RSA 2014: Microsoft and partners defend botnet disruption
Microsoft and its partners have defended disrupting criminal botnets at RSA Conference 2014
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March 03, 2014
03
Mar'14
Labour to call for crackdown on cyber crime
Labour is to call for a crackdown on cyber crime related to child pornography and terrorism
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February 28, 2014
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Feb'14
Students inspired by careers in cyber security after e-skills workshops
More than 1,000 secondary students took part in workshops in cyber security, supported by e-skills and employers
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February 27, 2014
27
Feb'14
Analysis: What is RSA’s relationship with the NSA?
After RSA 2014, are we any closer to understanding RSA's relationship with the NSA?
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February 27, 2014
27
Feb'14
Microsoft urges businesses on Windows XP to migrate
Organisations running Windows XP should migrate to a more recent version of the operating system for security reasons, says Microsoft
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February 27, 2014
27
Feb'14
Microsoft takes aim at passwords
Microsoft says it is determined to solve the problem of ineffective authentication that relies on usernames and passwords
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February 26, 2014
26
Feb'14
RSA 2014: Coviello rejects rumours of deal with NSA
RSA tackles accusations of NSA collusion and calls for international co-operation on cyber security in the opening keynote of RSA Conference 2014
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February 26, 2014
26
Feb'14
£3m UK grant to tackle malicious app collusion
UK-based researchers are to use a £3m grant to investigate ways of countering malicious apps that collude with each other to infect smartphones
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February 25, 2014
25
Feb'14
Microsoft launches technical preview of Emet 5.0
Microsoft has launched the technical preview of the latest version of its free enhanced mitigation experience toolkit (Emet)
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February 25, 2014
25
Feb'14
Zuckerberg: 'The government blew it with the NSA'
The founder of Facebook says the government went 'way over the line' when it came to what he deemed 'extreme revelations' from Edward Snowden. However, he does believe it has made the industry work together better
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February 25, 2014
25
Feb'14
RSA announces Managed Security Partner programme
RSA has announced a programme designed to enable a new generation of managed security services
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February 25, 2014
25
Feb'14
Standardisation key to future security, say experts
The adoption of security standards to enable automated self-healing systems is key to data protection in future
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February 24, 2014
24
Feb'14
Apple users at risk of SSL man-in-the-middle attacks
Apple has issued a security alert affecting iOS 7.0.6 which could put iPhone and iPad users at risk from MITM-style hacking attacks
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February 21, 2014
21
Feb'14
Employee mobiles expose firms to attack, says Webroot
Employees mobile devices expose companies to malicious applications and attacks, according to the latest mobile threat report from Webroot
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February 21, 2014
21
Feb'14
Adobe releases second critical security update for Flash Player in three weeks
Adobe has released the second critical security update for its Flash Player plug-in in less than three weeks
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February 20, 2014
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Feb'14
Businesses ignore unknown threats despite cost, study shows
Many UK organisations are ignoring the next wave of unknown security threats despite the cost, a study shows
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February 19, 2014
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Feb'14
UK firms see 1,000+ internal data breaches a day, study finds
Internal threats are not a high priority for UK firms despite more than 1,000 internal data breaches a day
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February 19, 2014
19
Feb'14
NHS England puts patient database on hold
NHS England is to delay by six months the roll-out of its controversial Care.data scheme for sharing patient records through a central database
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February 18, 2014
18
Feb'14
ISF principal analyst Adrian Davis to join (ISC)2
ISF principal analyst Adrian Davis is to Join (ISC)2 as head of the Europe, Middle East and Africa regional office
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February 18, 2014
18
Feb'14
Cut Microsoft admin rights to mitigate 92% of threats, study shows
Removing Microsoft admin rights from employees mitigates 92% of critical vulnerabilities reported in 2013
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February 17, 2014
17
Feb'14
Medical database could undermine privacy, says NHS risk assessment
NHS England’s own risk analysis says the planned care data system could undermine patient confidentiality
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February 17, 2014
17
Feb'14
Kickstarter notifies users of data breach after four days
Online crowdfunding website Kickstarter has admitted that attackers have gained access to user data
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February 17, 2014
17
Feb'14
Google acquires audio ID startup SlickLogin
Google has acquired Israeli startup SlickLogin, which enables online services to authenticate a user with sound waves
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February 14, 2014
14
Feb'14
Top banking botnets study victims' behaviour, Dell report reveals
Five of the top eight banking Trojans capture snapshots of victims’ behaviour, profiling their online interactions, Dell research reveals
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February 14, 2014
14
Feb'14
Tesco.com deactivates accounts after hackers publish logon details
Tesco.com has deactivated more than 2,000 customer accounts after hackers posted a list of usernames and passwords online
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February 13, 2014
13
Feb'14
Software industry group welcomes US cyber security framework
BSA, The Software Alliance has welcomed the launch of the US Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cyber security
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February 12, 2014
12
Feb'14
Password-free online authentication a step closer
The elimination of insecure passwords for online services is another step closer.
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February 12, 2014
12
Feb'14
NTP-based DDoS attacks a concern, says Cloudflare
Security firm Cloudflare says it spotted and stopped a massive DDoS attack that exploited a vulnerability in the infrastructure of the internet
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February 11, 2014
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Feb'14
(ISC)2 expands online security awareness programme to Ireland
The (ISC)2 Foundation has launched its Safe and Secure Online programme in Ireland, to commemorate Safer Internet Day 2014
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February 11, 2014
11
Feb'14
PCI DSS compliance still too low, says Verizon
Compliance with the Payment Card Industry’s Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) remains low, according to a study of assessments around the world
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February 11, 2014
11
Feb'14
UK among targets of 'Mask' advanced cyber espionage campaign
The UK has been hit more than 100 times in an advanced global cyber espionage campaign that has gone undetected for more than five years
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February 10, 2014
10
Feb'14
NSA failed to detect Snowden’s unsophisticated insider attack
The NSA failed to detect the relatively unsophisticated data mining activities of whistleblower Edward Snowden, it has emerged
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February 06, 2014
06
Feb'14
Technological risks could undermine SME business confidence
The threat of network failures, cyber attacks and data loss is overshadowing growing business confidence among UK SMEs, survey finds
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February 06, 2014
06
Feb'14
UK critical infrastructure at risk of cyber attack, says IET report
UK critical national infrastructure is at risk of cyber attack, says a report by consultancy Atkins for the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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February 05, 2014
05
Feb'14
Bank of England publishes Waking Shark II cyber security exercise results
Bank of England publishes the results of its Waking Shark II security exercise, which tested financial institutions' contingency plans for cyber attack
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February 04, 2014
04
Feb'14
Trusted IT scheme aims to restore confidence after Snowden
An industry scheme could help IT suppliers win back confidence from businesses following revelations Edward Snowden’s of revelations of surveillance by the US National Security Agency (NSA), it was claimed this week
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February 04, 2014
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Feb'14
NHS site malicious redirects are a warning to developers
A coding error that redirected NHS website visitors to malicious content should be a warning to developers, say security experts
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February 03, 2014
03
Feb'14
Web app security fixes down to 11 days in 2013
Suppliers of web apps improved the rate of delivery for security fixes in 2013, but still take 11 days on average
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February 03, 2014
03
Feb'14
Zeus variant by-passing security, say researchers
A variant of the data-stealing Zeus Trojan best known for targeting online banking uses a new technique to bypass security systems.
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January 31, 2014
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Jan'14
Hackers access Yahoo Mail with stolen passwords
Yahoo has revealed that hackers have tried to access some Yahoo Mail accounts with stolen passwords
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January 30, 2014
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Jan'14
Information security salaries set to rise in 2014
Salaries for information security professionals are set to rise across the board in 2014 as demand increases
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January 30, 2014
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Jan'14
Alleged SpyEye mastermind pleads guilty to fraud
The alleged mastermind of the SpyEye banking Trojan has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud in a US court
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January 29, 2014
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Jan'14
Cyber security quest strong in UK, says Isaca
There is a strong interest in cyber security in the UK, says Rob Stroud, international president-elect for Isaca
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January 29, 2014
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Jan'14
Angry Birds maker wants industry response to mobile app spying
Angry Birds maker to re-evaluate its relationship with ad networks after revelations that spy agencies can access user data
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January 28, 2014
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Jan'14
Privacy considered a shared responsibility, survey shows
Users of online services believe responsibility for privacy is shared by governments, technology suppliers and individuals, a survey has revealed
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January 28, 2014
28
Jan'14
FBI cracks down on hacker-for-hire websites
The FBI has arrested five people in connection with several websites offering hacking services
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January 27, 2014
27
Jan'14
Security basics overlooked, says Heathrow CISO
Data security is complex, but the basics are often overlooked says Mark Jones, chief information security officer at Heathrow Airports Limited
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January 27, 2014
27
Jan'14
NSA involved in industrial espionage, says Snowden
The US National Security Agency’s cyber surveillance is not confined to matters of national security, says whistleblower Edward Snowden
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January 24, 2014
24
Jan'14
CNN latest target of Syrian hacktivists
CNN is the latest western media organisation believed to have been targeted by the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) hacktivist group
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January 24, 2014
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Jan'14
Target cyber attack not isolated, warns FBI
The FBI has warned US retailers to prepare for further cyber attacks after linking Target cyber attack to 20 others
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January 23, 2014
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Jan'14
New Snapchat security measure easily by-passed, says researcher
A new Snapchat security measure to verify users are human is easily by-passed, says researcher
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January 23, 2014
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Jan'14
US startup aims to turn tables on hackers
US startup Shape Security is turning the tables against hackers by using one of their own techniques against them
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January 22, 2014
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Chatham House founds Global Commission on Internet Governance
The Royal Institute of International Affairs will work with the CIGI to form a strategy for the future of internet governance
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January 22, 2014
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CERT-UK to drive international cyber security collaboration
The UK’s new national computer emergency response team (CERT-UK) is set to drive international cyber security collaboration once it becomes operational
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January 22, 2014
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European experts divided on success of cyber security
European IT security experts are divided on the success of cyber security, it emerged at the 6th International Forum on Cyber Security in Lille
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January 21, 2014
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Jan'14
Global approach vital to fight cyber threats, says French minister
Only a global approach will be able to counter the global threats in cyberspace, says French interior minister
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January 17, 2014
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Jan'14
Enterprise can learn from small business security, says Avira
Businesses needs to rethink their approach to security and focus on people instead of technology in the face of the consumerisation of IT, says security firm Avira
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January 17, 2014
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Jan'14
BCS launches cyber awareness initiative
National cyber awareness that will ultimately support the UK’s digital economy is the aim of the latest initiative by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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January 17, 2014
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Jan'14
Internet at risk of 'cybergeddon' says WEF
Internet is at risk of fragmenting amid concerns over spying and cyber crime, says World Economic Forum
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January 15, 2014
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Jan'14
NSA uses secret radio tech to spy on offline computers
The US National Security Agency (NSA) has the capacity to monitor, enter and alter data on computers even if the machines are not connected to the internet, it has emerged
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January 14, 2014
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Jan'14
Cabinet Office attempts to defuse PSN compliance tensions
The Cabinet Office has updated the public services network (PSN) programme to make it easier for councils to meet security requirements
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January 14, 2014
14
Jan'14
Target to invest $5m in cyber security awareness
Cyber breach-hit US retailer Target is to invest $5m in a cyber security education campaign
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January 14, 2014
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Top European IT initiative to support business in 2014?
Expanding IT to support business growth is one of the biggest areas of focus for IT departments in 2014, so what does this mean?
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January 13, 2014
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Jan'14
Neiman Marcus warns that data breach may affect customers
US retailer Neiman Marcus has warned that cyber attackers may have stolen customers' payment card information in December
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January 13, 2014
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Jan'14
Syrian hacking group breaches Microsoft Twitter accounts
Purported members of the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) hacktivist group have hijacked two Microsoft Twitter accounts and a blog
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January 13, 2014
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Jan'14
Government tells UK SMEs to be 'cyber streetwise'
Government is urging SMEs to become "cyber streetwise," to reduce the risk of cyber attack
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January 10, 2014
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Network-based security tops European agenda for 2014
Network-based security is the top security initiative for European companies in 2014, research shows
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January 10, 2014
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LinkedIn files lawsuit to identify hackers
LinkedIn has filed a lawsuit aimed at identifying hackers who by-passed security measures to copy member data
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January 09, 2014
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Jan'14
NIST invested in protest-hit RSA Conference
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology has paid $16,500 for a booth at the protest-hit RSA Conference 2014, it has emerged
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January 09, 2014
09
Jan'14
Sky forced to update porn filter
Sky has been forced to update its porn filter after it was found to be blocking legitimate file-sharing sites
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January 09, 2014
09
Jan'14
Europeans users of Yahoo have PCs turned into Bitcoin miners
Some malware distributed by Yahoo’s ad servers in the first week of the year, turned victims’ PCs into bitcoin miners
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January 07, 2014
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Intel phases out McAfee security brand
Intel has announced that, as it introduces new security products, it will replace the McAfee brand with that of 'Intel Security'
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January 07, 2014
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Security Think Tank: Information security strategy should support the business
How should Edward Snowden's revelations about the NSA and GCHQ influence future information security strategies in the UK?
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January 06, 2014
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Jan'14
Infosec Skills, BCS announce winners of Cyber Security Challenge
Stuart Pringle, Simon Robinson and Robert Wyllie have won over £2,000 of training and a place in the semi-final of the current UK Cyber Security Challenge
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January 06, 2014
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Jan'14
Yahoo claims malicious ads under control
Yahoo says the situation is under control after its advertising network served up malware to thousands of visitors last week
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January 03, 2014
03
Jan'14
FireEye acquires Mandiant in $1bn deal
Security firm FireEye has bought Mandiant in a deal worth just over $1bn
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January 03, 2014
03
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Snapchat to implement anti-abuse security measures
Snapchat is to release an updated version of its app after hackers downloaded usernames and phone numbers for 4.6 million accounts
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January 02, 2014
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Hacktivists hijack Skype social media accounts
Hacktivists have hijacked the blog and twitter accounts of Microsoft’s Skype internet voice and video calling service
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January 02, 2014
02
Jan'14
Snapchat hackers expose details of 4.6 million users
Hackers have posted the usernames and mobile phone numbers of 4.6 million US Snapchat account holders online
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December 31, 2013
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Dec'13
Top 10 premium content articles of 2013
Computer Weekly presents a selection of the most popular premium content reports and articles of 2013
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December 30, 2013
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Dec'13
Top 10 supplier profiles 2013
Are you thinking of doing business with an IT technology supplier? Check out our independent profiles of the leading technology companies.
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December 30, 2013
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Dec'13
BBC server breached by Russian hacker
A Russian hacker infiltrated a BBC server and attempted to sell access to the system to other hackers, report suggests
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December 27, 2013
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Dec'13
Top 10 UK cyber security stories of 2013
Cyber security has moved up the national agenda in the past year, with the UK government paying increasing attention to bolstering UK cyber defences
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December 24, 2013
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Dec'13
Top 10 IT security stories of 2013
The need to evolve IT security strategies to match new and emerging threats has come clearly to the fore in the past year
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December 23, 2013
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Dec'13
RSA denies secret contract with NSA
Security firm RSA has strongly denied allegations of a secret contract with the US National Security Agency (NSA)
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December 17, 2013
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GCHQ told to tighten reins on Huawei security centre
A report commissioned by David Cameron has called for tighter controls on Huawei’s Cyber Security Evaluation Centre amid fears around the company’s ties with the Chinese government
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December 17, 2013
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Dec'13
Is BT ‘embedding secret spy equipment’ in routers?
UK telecoms giant BT is accused of enabling GCHQ and the NSA access to customer data through its routers used in millions of homes and businesses across the UK. BT claims it is just a conspiracy theory. Computer Weekly looks at both sides
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December 12, 2013
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Dec'13
UK cyber security progress welcomed
The UK government’s report on progress the National Cyber Security Programme has widely been welcomed by the IT security community and industry
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December 12, 2013
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Dec'13
Four arrested in £1m London cyber bank heist
Police have arrested four people suspected cyber criminals and seized £80,000 in cash and a live grenade after the theft of £1m from two banks
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December 12, 2013
12
Dec'13
Government to expand cyber security partnerships
The UK government introduces security kitemark pas part of plans to expanding partnerships on cyber security with the private sector in 2014
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December 11, 2013
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Dec'13
Research reveals widespread mobile app hacking
The top 100 paid Android apps and 56% of the top 100 paid Apple iOS apps have been hacked, research has revealed
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December 11, 2013
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Dec'13
Thirteen plead guilty to Anonymous DDoS attack on Paypal
Thirteen people have pleaded guilty to taking part in DDoS attacks on eBay’s Paypal, organised by the Anonymous hacker group in 2010
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December 11, 2013
11
Dec'13
Ransomware looks set to increase, warns Sophos
Cyber criminals are planning to produce new forms of ransomware on an unprecedented scale, according to IT security firm Sophos
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December 10, 2013
10
Dec'13
Australian police to deploy tech used by US spy agency
The Australian Federal Police plans to introduce technology used by a US spy agency to collect emails and other information transmitted by computer