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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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June 13, 2019
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Jun'19
Facebook London hiring spree focuses on tackling online harms
Facebook is hiring for 500 tech jobs in the capital in the next six months, with a particular focus on seeking out and clamping down on malicious content and fake accounts, and curbing other harmful behaviour on its platforms
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June 13, 2019
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Jun'19
AI-enabled cyber attacks a reality soon, warns Mikko Hypponen
Technology continues to shape human conflict and artificial intelligence will be no exception, so business needs to up its ability to detect attacks and respond, says security expert
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June 12, 2019
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Jun'19
Operational technology security improving, but attack surface continues to grow
Critical national infrastructure providers and others are improving cyber security capabilities around industrial control systems, but the cyber threat remains high and continues to evolve, a study shows
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June 11, 2019
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Jun'19
Most code-signing processes insecure, study shows
The majority of organisations are failing to enforce security for code-signing processes, providing opportunities for cyber criminals, a survey reveals
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June 11, 2019
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Jun'19
MP brands Huawei exec a ‘moral vacuum’ as operators demand 5G clarity
Huawei chief security officer John Suffolk faces tough questions from parliament’s Science and Technology Select Committee over the firm’s links to the Chinese government
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June 11, 2019
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Jun'19
Implementing Dmarc a top priority for UK
Basic email security should be a top priority for UK firms, followed by reducing third-party web exposure and monitoring data flows leaving the enterprise, a Rapid7 study reveals
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June 10, 2019
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Large firms look to zero-trust security to reduce cyber risk
In the face of increasing cyber breach risk as organisations move to hybrid multi-cloud IT environments, just over half of large firms in Europe are planning a zero-trust approach to security
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June 07, 2019
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NotPetya offers industry-wide lessons, says Maersk’s tech chief
There are several key industry-wide lessons to be learned from the NotPetya attack in 2017, according to the information chief at one of the companies most heavily impacted
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June 07, 2019
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Misconfigured container services are a security risk
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks have released details of the scale of misconfigured and exposed container services putting organisations at risk of cyber attack
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June 07, 2019
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Jun'19
How ASEAN firms are using AI to combat cyber threats
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming a vital part of the security arsenal for organisations and cyber criminals alike
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June 06, 2019
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Jun'19
Weak cyber security top challenge, says NCSC chief Ciaran Martin
UK cyber security agency NCSC is focusing on practical support and making the internet and technology safer to use, but says the area that needs most attention is improving basic cyber security in firms, says agency chief
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June 06, 2019
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Firms face targeted bespoke cyber attacks, dark web study reveals
Academic study exposes prolific availability and demand for tailored malware, network access and corporate espionage services, which suggests many firms’ cyber defences are below standard
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June 06, 2019
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Jun'19
Legacy IT systems a significant security challenge
Information security professionals need to work closely with the business to identify critical legacy IT systems to ensure security risks are managed effectively, CISO tells Infosecurity Europe
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June 06, 2019
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Jun'19
Digital transformation an opportunity for security
Digital transformation is an opportunity not only for the business to up its game, but also for security teams to engage with and win over the business, CISO tells Infosecurity Europe
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June 05, 2019
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Jun'19
London could be world cyber risk leader, says ex-Lloyd’s chief
Collaboration across the cyber insurance, technology and security organisations in London could make the capital a leading world centre on these topics, says former Lloyd’s of London boss
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June 05, 2019
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Jun'19
DNS – a security opportunity not to be overlooked, says Nominet
Domain name system data is the best-kept secret for eliminating network cyber threats, Nominet tells Infosecurity Europe attendees
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June 05, 2019
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Jun'19
Nearly two-thirds of businesses hit by credential abuse
Most businesses admit to breaches relating to abuse of user credentials, according to a report that highlights cyber hygiene failings in the UK and the importance of greater visibility and integration to cyber defence capability
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June 04, 2019
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Businesses investing blindly in cyber security
Businesses need to find out what their real cyber risks and weaknesses are before investing in new technologies, says ethical hacker
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June 04, 2019
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Jun'19
Deterministic data-based AI key for security
AI-based cyber security systems have enormous potential, but under specific conditions that are essential for success, AI expert tells Infosecurity Europe
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June 04, 2019
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Jun'19
Cyber crime widely under-reported, Isaca study shows
Cyber crime, which is the top cyber threat to business, remains widely under-reported, and only a third of organisations are confident in their ability to detect and respond to threats, a study reveals
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June 03, 2019
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Jun'19
Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches scheme drives compliance but issues remain
Australia’s data breach notification rules have largely been complied with, but some quarters are calling for more clarity on the reporting threshold and tougher action against errant firms
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June 03, 2019
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Jun'19
Business leaders failing to address cyber threats
Businesses are failing to address growing cyber threats as business leaders admit to knowledge gaps, a lack of resources and confusion about who is responsible for data breaches, a report reveals
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May 31, 2019
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May'19
Facebook loses bid to halt European court decision on EU-US data sharing
Irish Supreme Court dismisses attempt by Facebook to prevent the European Court of Justice considering the validity of US-EU data transfers, after Austrian lawyer Max Schrems argued that they put the privacy of EU citizens at risk
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May 30, 2019
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A lack of skills and ownership are top challenges to OT security
A lack of skills, visibility and clarity on which business function is responsible for securing operational technology are the biggest challenges to managing the risk, a study shows
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May 30, 2019
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May'19
2.3 billion business and consumer data files exposed online
In the year since the GDPR compliance deadline, the number of data files exposed online without adequate protection is up more than 50% due to misconfigured security controls, report reveals
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May 29, 2019
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Hackers targeting UK universities a threat to national security
Poorly defended UK university research that is mainly commissioned by government is a top target for hackers, putting national security at risk, a study reveals, underlining the need for better cyber security
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May 29, 2019
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Turla APT group beefs up cyber attack tool
An advanced persistent threat cyber espionage group has improved its tools to attack diplomatic targets, making their activities more difficult to detect and block
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May 29, 2019
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May'19
Cyber weapons readily available to criminals, researchers warn
Security researchers have discovered an attack campaign infrastructure designed to scan, brute-force and infect tens of thousands of MS-SQL and PHPMyAdmin servers
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May 28, 2019
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Perfect storm for data science in security
After nearly 20 years of research, the perfect storm of computing technologies is finally enabling data science to realise its potential to make valuable contributions to improving cyber security capabilities
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May 28, 2019
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Dutch IT security firm dumps corporate structure
Boss of Netherlands-based Computest turns to self-management model to make company more nimble
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May 24, 2019
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Just over half of UK firms don’t have a cyber resilience plan
Many UK firms still lack cyber resilience and data protection capabilities covering email a year after the implementation of the GDPR aimed at improving personal data protection
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May 23, 2019
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May'19
IBM’s investment in automation pays off in GDPR’s first year
The first year of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation has demonstrated the value of IBM’s investment in machine learning-based automation and the importance of having the right strategy and systems in place, according to the firm’s data ...
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May 23, 2019
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Lapse in LinkedIn security certificate update
A lapse in the update of LinkedIn’s security certificate has once again underlined the importance of keeping track to avoid disruptions and phishing attacks, and how even big players are failing to get it right
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May 23, 2019
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Police shut down Bestmixer bitcoin laundering service
The Bestmixer cryptocurrency laundering service has been shut down by Dutch anti-fraud police with support from Europol after a tip off by cyber security researchers at McAfee, significantly disrupting cyber criminal money flows
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May 22, 2019
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TalkTalk admits new failings in 2015 data breach notification
TalkTalk’s failure to notify all those affected by its 2015 data breach highlights the importance of data visibility so that breach notifications are fast and accurate – a key requirement of the GDPR
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May 21, 2019
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US grants Huawei stay of execution
US Commerce Department temporarily restores Huawei’s ability to maintain its existing networks and smartphone user base
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May 21, 2019
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Dutch lecturer researches the person behind the cyber criminal
Dutch academic is trying to get inside the mind of cyber criminals by understanding what makes them tick
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May 21, 2019
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May'19
Planned UK age verification checks risky for internet users
Proposed controversial online age verification checks could increase the risk of identity theft and other cyber crimes, warn security experts, who advise parents to set technological boundaries and ensure their families are aware of risks
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May 21, 2019
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Cyber security scholarships on offer in Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast is backing the cyber security sector with funding for master of science scholarships
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May 20, 2019
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Danske Bank launches initiative to help SME customers with cyber security
Danske Bank launches initiative to support the cyber security efforts of its SME customers
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May 20, 2019
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May'19
GDPR an opportunity to improve data systems and processes
A year after the official implementation of the GDPR, it is important to highlight the positive opportunities that compliance provides and the insights breach reports are providing, say Deloitte consultants
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May 17, 2019
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Identity custodians needed in digital era
Digital identity systems will fail if they do not take humans into account, warns identity innovator, suggesting that a ‘digital guardian’ could help overcome most of these challenges
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May 17, 2019
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May'19
GozNym bust underlines cyber crime threat
A criminal network using GozNym malware has been shut down in an international law enforcement operation, but others are still operating, underlining the need for vigilance, warns a security expert
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May 16, 2019
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Norwegian industry and state must combine to counter cyber threats
Norway has been targeted by two large ransomware attacks in recent months – and public and private organisations must react in a coordinated way
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May 16, 2019
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May'19
Fujitsu sets out to restore trust in technology
Trust in technology, how to recapture it, and how to ensure AI doesn’t overstep its bounds were the big messages on the opening day of Fujitsu Forum in Tokyo
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May 15, 2019
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Microsoft working to support decentralised identity
Microsoft is among the big tech players aiming to help enable personalisation of products and services without putting privacy at risk
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May 15, 2019
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May'19
Implement multifactor authentication, urges expert panel
Multifactor authentication should be a top priority for organisations to defend users from cyber attacks, coupled with zero-trust architecture and artificial intelligence-based technologies, says expert panel
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May 14, 2019
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APAC firms on the back foot in cyber security
Most Asia-Pacific organisations did not consider cyber security until after their digital transformation projects had begun, new survey finds
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May 14, 2019
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May'19
Spyware targets WhatsApp users
Social media platform issues update after it discovered a flaw being exploited by commercial spyware
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May 13, 2019
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May'19
National Crime Agency calls for additional funding to tackle 21st century crime
Organised criminal gangs represent the biggest cyber threat to the UK, and law enforcement has identified rogue servers hosted in the UK