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IT for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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March 17, 2015
17
Mar'15
Microsoft warns of fake SSL certificate for Windows Live
Microsoft has warned that a fake security certificate has been issued for the Windows Live domain that could be abused by attackers
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March 13, 2015
13
Mar'15
Lookout bets on big data analytics to secure enterprise mobiles
Mobile security SaaS provider Lookout is betting on its cloud-based big data analytics capability to attract enterprise customers
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March 11, 2015
11
Mar'15
Why IAM is topping security investments in 2015
It is not surprising identity and access management (IAM) is set to move to the fore in 2015
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March 09, 2015
09
Mar'15
Group claiming links to Isis hacks small business websites
The FBI is investigating the hacking of a number of SME websites in the US and Europe by people claiming affiliation with Islamic State
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March 06, 2015
06
Mar'15
How to ensure your hot-desking colleagues keep their data secure
Once hot-desking is implemented, data security suddenly demands greater attention
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March 06, 2015
06
Mar'15
Sharing Economy UK launched to champion digital businesses
New trade body brings together digital businesses that encourage consumer and business asset-sharing, such as Airbnb and ZipCar
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February 26, 2015
26
Feb'15
Cloud security still needs a lot more work, say European experts
Security and privacy remain a stumbling block for cloud computing, according to information experts at the Trust in the Digital World conference
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February 25, 2015
25
Feb'15
Austin, San Francisco and Tel Aviv revealed as top tech cities
Austin, San Francisco and Tel Aviv have been ranked as top cities for tech companies, Savills report reveals
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February 25, 2015
25
Feb'15
SMEs seek legal advice over controversial Capita contracts with government
SMEs that claim to have lost significant revenue through two government contracts are seeking legal advice over alleged breaches of competition law
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February 24, 2015
24
Feb'15
UK consumers lack confidence in data protection, study finds
UK consumers do not believe businesses or governments do enough to protect their data, according to to Symantec’s State of Privacy report
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February 24, 2015
24
Feb'15
PrivDog SSL compromise potentially worse than Superfish
Some versions of PrivDog software designed to block online ads compromise internet security in a similar way to Superfish
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February 20, 2015
20
Feb'15
Security fears stop small firms using cloud computing
Although 60% of small businesses are using cloud computing services, the remaining 40% are put off by security fears
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February 19, 2015
19
Feb'15
Intel Security warns of six social engineering techniques targeting businesses
An Intel Security report encourages businesses to address and educate employees on “six levers of influence” used by hackers
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February 16, 2015
16
Feb'15
$1bn cyber heist underlines need for detection, say security experts
The theft of up to $1bn from financial institutions in a daring cyber crime operation underlines the need for monitoring, say security experts
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February 12, 2015
12
Feb'15
Damballa report highlights the limitations of prevention-centric security
Anti-virus (AV) suppliers can take more than six months to create signatures for malware, according to a report from security firm Damballa
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February 03, 2015
03
Feb'15
EC3 announces industry partnership in fight against cyber crime
Europol's European Cybercrime Centre has partnered with security firm AnubisNetworks to help fight the global threat of cyber crime
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February 02, 2015
02
Feb'15
Cyber crime is a threat to global economy, says researcher
Halting cyber crime could have a positive impact on the global economy, says Intel Security Europe security researcher and CTO
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February 02, 2015
02
Feb'15
Darknet technologies have legitimate security uses, says researcher
Darket technologies have legitimate security applications for business, says security investigator
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January 29, 2015
29
Jan'15
BDUK accused of not being “vigilant” in upholding broadband targets
MPs accused BDUK of not being vigilant enough to deliver its own current superfast broadband coverage targets
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January 28, 2015
28
Jan'15
Data Protection Day: Five steps to securing data
Data management firm Iron Mountain has compiled five steps to securing data to mark Data Protection Day
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January 26, 2015
26
Jan'15
QinetiQ hosts latest Cyber Security Challenge competition
UK defence firm QinetiQ challenged amateur cyber defenders in a realistic global online terrorist attack simulation
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January 16, 2015
16
Jan'15
Security Think Tank: How to deal with wiper malware
How much should businesses worry about destructive, computer-killing malware, and what steps should they take to mitigate attacks?
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January 16, 2015
16
Jan'15
FTSE 350 firms still have long way to go on cyber risk
Many FTSE 350 firms still have a long way to go to manage the risks of a cyber attack, a government-backed cyber governance health check has revealed
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January 13, 2015
13
Jan'15
Obama calls for single US data breach notification law
The US president is calling for a single US data breach notification law as part of proposed legislation to improve data security
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January 12, 2015
12
Jan'15
Attackers bypass conventional security, says FireEye study
Hackers breach most conventional, signature-based security technologies, with 27% involving advanced threats
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January 12, 2015
12
Jan'15
Sony Pictures admits it was unprepared for November’s cyber attack
Sony Pictures admits it was not prepared for the nature and extent of the cyber attack that hit the company last November
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January 09, 2015
09
Jan'15
Traditional security putting UK businesses at risk, study shows
Traditional approaches to security are exposing UK businesses to heightened risk of attack, a study shows
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January 06, 2015
06
Jan'15
Google under fire over Windows zero-day disclosure
Google has come under fire for publishing a proof-of-concept attack exploiting a flaw in Windows 8.1 before Microsoft had released a security update
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January 05, 2015
05
Jan'15
Hackers can exploit free mobile apps to steal data, study shows
Hackers can access private data by exploiting vulnerabilities mainly in free mobile apps, according to security researchers
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December 31, 2014
31
Dec'14
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2014
Computer Weekly looks back at the most significant stories on cyber crime in the past 12 months
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December 10, 2014
10
Dec'14
Social media threats to business on the rise, says report
Social media threats to business are increasing, according to the first in-depth analysis covering Fortune 100 companies
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November 27, 2014
27
Nov'14
BSI urges UK businesses to bolster cyber security
UK businesses are at risk of reputational damage due to lack of awareness on how to protect their data assets, BSI research shows
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November 24, 2014
24
Nov'14
Cert-UK calls for better cyber threat data-sharing
Cert-UK has called for more UK firms to join the government’s Cyber Security Information Sharing Partnership
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November 21, 2014
21
Nov'14
Russian webcam-spying site highlights common security failing
A Russian website collecting images from internet-connected cameras highlights a common security failing, say security professionals
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November 19, 2014
19
Nov'14
Microsoft releases emergency security patch for Windows and Windows Server
Microsoft emergency patch fixes a Windows and Windows Server vulnerability hackers are exploiting to compromise networks
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November 11, 2014
11
Nov'14
Network firewalls as relevant to data security as ever, says industry pioneer Gil Shwed
Network firewalls are as relevant to data security today as they were 20 years ago, says industry pioneer Gil Shwed
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November 07, 2014
07
Nov'14
Ofcom launches initiative to plug SMEs' lack of confidence in communications services
Regulator Ofcom launches online portal to help business owners exploit commercial communications services
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October 30, 2014
30
Oct'14
Business needs to take cyber crime seriously, says top EU cyber cop Troels Oerting
Troels Oerting, head of Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, says businesses must heed the risk of cyber crime
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October 30, 2014
30
Oct'14
Many firms still unprepared for cyber attack, EY survey shows
More than a third of organisastions have no real-time insight on cyber risks necessary to combat rising threats, a survey has shown
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October 30, 2014
30
Oct'14
Firms at serious risk of data loss through file sharing, study shows
Businesses are at serious risk of data loss and compliance violations due to risky file-sharing practices, a study has shown
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October 28, 2014
28
Oct'14
Most businesses do not understand risks of data breaches, study finds
More than 70% of businesses do not understand fully the risks associated with data breaches, a study shows
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October 27, 2014
27
Oct'14
Incident response: a common failing
Organisations hit by cyber attacks often lack an effective incident response plan. Why are so many unprepared?
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October 22, 2014
22
Oct'14
Firms lack technology for workforce of the future
European businesses will rely increasingly on freelance, geographically dispersed employees as they vie to attract the top skills to their organisations over the next 5 years.
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October 16, 2014
16
Oct'14
UK is prime target for cyber attacks, says FireEye
The UK has been greatest target of advanced cyber attacks in Europe, the Middle East or Africa in the first half of 2014, report shows
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October 13, 2014
13
Oct'14
Cybercrime fighters to target kingpins, says top EU cyber cop
International cybercrime fighters are to focus on the relatively small number of top malware producers, says Europe's top cyber cop
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October 01, 2014
01
Oct'14
European firms far from ready for new data rules, study shows
As European authorities aim to ratify revised data protection rules by 2015, many firms have a lot to do to comply
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September 30, 2014
30
Sep'14
Cyber Essentials for public sector IT suppliers: pros and cons
What are the pros and cons of the Cyber Essentials Scheme certification mandated for public sector IT suppliers?
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September 25, 2014
25
Sep'14
Bash bug could be bigger threat than Heartbleed
A bug in the Bash command prompt software used by many Unix computers could be a greater threat than Heartbleed.
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September 24, 2014
24
Sep'14
Accommodation booking site picks Dell cloud to fix downtime issues
Eviivo, a UK-based online accommodation booking website, has placed its business-critical systems on a Dell cloud platform
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September 23, 2014
23
Sep'14
UKtech50 2014 - help us choose the 50 most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly is launching the fifth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT - tell us your nominations