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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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July 29, 2019
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Jul'19
Cyber kill chain is outdated, says Carbon Black
The chief cyber security officer of Carbon Black calls for a new cognitive paradigm to fend off cyber adversaries that are now attacking in cycles
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July 26, 2019
26
Jul'19
Email security as important as ever, report shows
Cyber security professionals need to keep up to date with email-borne threats because they continue to evolve and have a major impact on business, research reveals
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July 26, 2019
26
Jul'19
86 million reasons to support No More Ransom
Anti-ransomware cross-industry initiative says it has prevented more than £86m in ransom payments as it marks its third anniversary, which coincides with a resurgence in ransomware in many parts of the world
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July 25, 2019
25
Jul'19
F-Secure talks up threat-hunting to stay ahead of cyber attacks in APAC
Cyber security firm calls for organisations to double up on threat-hunting now that nearly all attack and reconnaissance traffic is automated
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July 25, 2019
25
Jul'19
Mobile banking malware surges in 2019
Mobile banking malware surged in the first half of the year, email scams geared up and attacks on cloud increased, while illicit cryptocurrency miners declined, report reveals
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July 25, 2019
25
Jul'19
Most SMEs severely underestimate cyber security vulnerabilities
Small businesses are the primary target for cyber attacks, yet most are unprepared and do not think they will be targeted, a survey reveals
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July 24, 2019
24
Jul'19
Internet crime costs global economy £2.3m a minute
Cyber crime cost the global economy £2.3m every minute in 2018, reveals a report aimed at defining the scale of cyber attacks taking place over the internet
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July 24, 2019
24
Jul'19
Global malware down but ransomware up, with UK hard hit
Despite a global decrease in the volume of malware in the past year, ransomware is surging once again, and the UK is one of the worst-hit countries, a report reveals
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July 24, 2019
24
Jul'19
AI to advance Swedish military systems
Swedish report into use of artificial intelligence in military systems reveals opportunities and concerns
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July 23, 2019
23
Jul'19
Phishing attack highlights cyber security need at universities
UK university cyber security is once again under the spotlight after Lancaster University reveals that it has been targeted by a phishing attack used to send fake invoices
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July 23, 2019
23
Jul'19
Norsk Hydro cyber attack could cost up to $75m
March 2019 ransomware attack could cost Norwegian aluminium giant up to $75m in the first half of the year, according to latest estimates
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July 23, 2019
23
Jul'19
Data breach costs on the rise, IBM study shows
Data breach costs have risen in the past decade, and the financial impact can be felt for years. Breaches posing a growing risk for small businesses, a study shows, underlining the importance of incident response
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July 23, 2019
23
Jul'19
Government delays final decision on Huawei
Culture secretary says he cannot yet make specific decisions about Huawei’s involvement in the UK’s telecoms and mobile networks due to a lack of clarity from the US, effectively green-lighting its use
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July 23, 2019
23
Jul'19
Microsoft talks up benefits and pitfalls of machine learning in security
Software giant Microsoft uses machine learning models to detect emerging threats while keeping an eye on potential bias in security data points that could derail its analysis
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July 22, 2019
22
Jul'19
US fines Equifax $700m over 2017 breach
Global settlement with US authorities follows systems breach that saw more than 140 million customer records stolen
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July 22, 2019
22
Jul'19
Big tech firms back UK cyber security initiative
Big technology firms have pledged their support for UK investment in an initiative to “design out” of new tech the most damaging cyber security threats
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July 19, 2019
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Jul'19
Latest ICO fine highlights privacy due diligence
A week after issuing the first serious GDPR fines, the ICO has further underlined the importance of data stewardship and due diligence regarding privacy practices
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July 19, 2019
19
Jul'19
Second CyberThreat Summit announced by NCSC and SANS Institute
CyberThreat 2019 aims to bring together a more diverse set of technical professionals in cyber security from the private and public sectors in the UK and abroad to encourage collaboration
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July 19, 2019
19
Jul'19
Warzone bulletproof hosts protecting Magecart group
Security researchers have discovered a Magecart group operating with impunity using bulletproof hosting services, including one in battle-scarred Ukraine
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July 18, 2019
18
Jul'19
UK poor cyber security practice undermining controls
UK firms investing in the latest cyber security products and services risk this being undermined by poor security practices, a survey reveals
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July 18, 2019
18
Jul'19
Lateral phishing used to attack organisations on global scale
Lateral phishing is a growing type of account takeover that has enabled attackers to target more than 100,000 people by hijacking just 154 email accounts
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July 17, 2019
17
Jul'19
Most security pros still concerned about public cloud security
Despite accelerated adoption of public cloud services by companies keen to benefit from increased efficiency, scalability and agility, most security professionals have reservations
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July 17, 2019
17
Jul'19
Suspected malicious MS Office tool maker arrested
Dutch police have arrested a man suspected of producing and selling toolkits to create malicious Microsoft Office documents
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July 17, 2019
17
Jul'19
Vulnerable firmware in enterprise server supply chain
Researchers are warning of vulnerabilities in firmware from a third-party supplier that put some servers from Lenovo, Gigabyte and six other manufacturers at risk
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July 16, 2019
16
Jul'19
NCSC calls out Microsoft over Dmarc reports
The UK’s cyber security agency has called out Microsoft for seriously undermining global email security by failing to provide crucial reports from its email platforms
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July 16, 2019
16
Jul'19
Digital safety skills initiative launched against cyber crime
Security industry partners have launched an initiative aimed at raising individuals’ digital safety skills to enable them to protect themselves and their families from most common cyber attacks
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July 16, 2019
16
Jul'19
UN resolution ignores special rapporteur’s call for halt to spyware sales
UN’s Human Rights Council adopts resolution to explore the impact of new and emerging digital technologies on human rights, but the text ignores a damning report by the council’s own expert on freedom of expression
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July 16, 2019
16
Jul'19
NCSC reports on second year of cyber defence at scale
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre releases a report on the second year of its Active Cyber Defence programme to demonstrate its effects in the public sector and wider UK cyber ecosystem
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July 15, 2019
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Jul'19
Organisations turn to AI in race against cyber attackers
Businesses are racing to automate their defences as hackers and nation states launch increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks
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July 15, 2019
15
Jul'19
UK public sector needs to prioritise mobile device security
Only 10% of public service stolen and lost mobile are recovered, underlining the need for mobile-centric, zero-trust model to reduce the risk, says MobileIron
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July 15, 2019
15
Jul'19
UK boards ignoring £30bn cyber risk
Despite the danger posed by cyber attacks to mid-sized companies, boards are not prepared to manage the risk and firms are over-confident in their cyber capabilities, report finds
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July 12, 2019
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Jul'19
New FinSpy versions extend surveillance capabilities
New versions of the FinSpy malware for iOS and Android smartphones have extended targeted surveillance capabilities, warn security researchers
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
Windows 10 to enable passwordless sign-in
Windows 10 users will soon be able to sign in to devices without using a password to encourage the use of two-factor authentication methods to improve security
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July 11, 2019
11
Jul'19
Attacks against AI systems are a growing concern
European research group says attacks against AI systems are already occurring, difficult to identify, and could be far more common than currently understood
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July 11, 2019
11
Jul'19
RiskIQ uncovers new Magecart campaign
A fresh Magecart campaign is breaching websites on a massive scale using indiscriminate attacks exploiting misconfigured Amazon S3 buckets, say researchers
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July 10, 2019
10
Jul'19
Agent Smith mobile malware hits millions of devices
New mobile malware that exploits Android vulnerabilities has infected millions of devices, security researchers have discovered
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July 10, 2019
10
Jul'19
Demand for ICO help escalates in GDPR's first year
The past year has seen increased demand across all support services offered by the UK’s privacy watchdog as new data protection laws went into force
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July 09, 2019
09
Jul'19
Nearly half of firms fear cloud apps make them insecure
Survey shows more than one-third of global companies appoint a CISO in the face of data breaches, and the UK is giving CISOs more power despite making fewer appointments
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July 08, 2019
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Jul'19
TfL launches wireless device tracking to gather Tube data
Transport for London aims to use passenger movement data to make using the London Underground a more pleasant experience
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July 08, 2019
08
Jul'19
British Airways facing £183m GDPR fine
British Airways is to appeal against a record fine for infringement of data protection rules for a breach of customer data in 2018
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July 08, 2019
08
Jul'19
IISP gains Royal Charter status
The UK finally has its first national professional body for cyber security that will be responsible for setting the standards for skills and knowledge in the industry to reduce the skills gap and increase diversity
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July 05, 2019
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Jul'19
St John Ambulance praised for response to ransomware attack
Charity’s response to ransomware attack demonstrates that it is possible to ensure minimal disruption if properly prepared
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July 04, 2019
04
Jul'19
Security and privacy key to smart buildings and cities
Security and privacy capabilities are essential for stakeholders if they are to realise the benefits of smart buildings and cities, says expert whitepaper
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July 04, 2019
04
Jul'19
FireEye ties Microsoft Outlook exploit to Iranian hackers
US Cyber Command has issued a warning that a patched Microsoft Outlook vulnerability is being exploited by unnamed threat actors, and recommended immediate patching
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July 04, 2019
04
Jul'19
Email still top security vulnerability, survey shows
Email is still the top security vulnerability, a survey shows, but security researchers caution that switching to instant messaging is not necessarily a solution in the longer term
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July 04, 2019
04
Jul'19
APAC experts weigh in on cyber security trends
The onslaught of cyber attacks being reported each day has been a wake-up call, but experts say businesses need to be mindful of the limitations of certain security measures
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Sodin ransomware exploiting Windows zero-day, Kaspersky warns
Security researchers are warning that a recently discovered type of ransomware is now exploiting a zero-day Windows vulnerability, and does not require user interaction to trigger an infection
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Top VPNs secretly owned by Chinese firms
Nearly a third of top VPNs are secretly owned by Chinese companies, while other owners are based in countries with weak or no privacy laws, potentially putting users at risk, security researchers warn
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Sweden’s Protective Security Act targets cyber risks
IT suppliers must comply with tighter cyber security requirements, but are being offered help from government agencies
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Orvibo data leak puts security spotlight on IoT back end
The security of devices that make up the internet of things (IoT) is a top concern for many in the industry, but leaks from an IoT database highlights the importance of back-end security too