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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
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
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
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

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
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?
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.
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
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
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

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?
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.
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
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
September 22, 2014 22 Sep'14
Conficker infections an indictment of IT security, says CWG

Conficker worm infections reflect the “sad state of affairs of IT security”, says the Conficker Working Group
September 08, 2014 08 Sep'14
Ransomware on the rise, warns cyber threat report

The first half of 2014 saw an increase in online attacks that lock up user data and hold it for ransom, reports F-Secure Labs
August 28, 2014 28 Aug'14
Microsoft re-releases security bulletin MS14-045

Microsoft has re-released a software security update that was withdrawn because it put some computers in endless reboot loops
August 27, 2014 27 Aug'14
BDUK arrives on the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight inaugurates its first rural fibre cabinet delivered by BDUK as the project finally crosses the Solent
August 21, 2014 21 Aug'14
Heartbleed bug linked to US hospital group hack

A security firm has linked the Community Health Systems data breach to the Heartbleed bug
July 29, 2014 29 Jul'14
Tackle IAM with a risk-based approach, says KPMG

A risk-based approach is the best way to tackle identity and access management, says KPMG
July 29, 2014 29 Jul'14
Hacker and UFO hunter Gary McKinnon launches SEO business

Hacker Gary McKinnon has set up a search engine optimisation business after winning a 10-year battle against extradition to the US
July 16, 2014 16 Jul'14
Total internet failure: are you prepared?

A total internet failure could stop any business in its tracks, yet few are preparing for this possibility, KPMG has warned
July 10, 2014 10 Jul'14
UK leads international partnership to fight financial malware

The UK National Crime Agency is leading international collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector to fight bank theft malware
July 09, 2014 09 Jul'14
Why using voice biometrics is a good idea

Banks and other organisations are turning to voice biometrics, but why do they believe the technology is good idea?
July 07, 2014 07 Jul'14
Smart light bulbs get security update

Smart light bulb maker LIFX has issued a firmware update after security researchers exposed a security weakness
July 04, 2014 04 Jul'14
Contact centre value-add services on the up

The global contact centre outsourcing market was worth almost $75bn in 2013 after growing 7% since 2011, according to research
July 04, 2014 04 Jul'14
Security Think Tank: The dos and don’ts of a good incident response plan

What does a good information security incident response plan look like?
July 03, 2014 03 Jul'14
Facebook apologises over psychological experiments

Facebook has apologised over the controversial psychological experiments carried out on 689,000 users without their consent in 2012
July 01, 2014 01 Jul'14
Industrial control systems increasingly under attack, says Kaspersky

Targeted attacks on industrial control systems take place on a regular and increasing basis, says Kaspersky Lab
June 30, 2014 30 Jun'14
Facebook under fire over secret experiment on users

Facebook has come under fire for conducting a psychology experiment on 689,000 users without their consent
June 27, 2014 27 Jun'14
Wearable tech must comply with privacy laws, warns ICO

Wearable technology must comply with UK data privacy laws, warns the ICO
June 27, 2014 27 Jun'14
Google begins complying with European takedown requests

Google has begun removing search results in response to takedown requests from European citizens
June 19, 2014 19 Jun'14
Government reveals winning bids in superfast broadband trials

Government reveals names of eight suppliers that have won a share of a £10m funding pot to trial superfast broadband in rural areas
June 17, 2014 17 Jun'14
Domino’s breach underlines value of personal data, say experts

The latest cyber breach to hit a high-profile brand underlines the high value of personal data, say security experts
June 16, 2014 16 Jun'14
Microsoft admits running out of IP addresses for Azure

Microsoft has assured US Azure customers data remains in the US, despite running out of US-registered IP addresses at times
June 11, 2014 11 Jun'14
EE drives mobile phone deals with CRM software implementation

Mobile phone operator Everything Everywhere claims a 400% increase in phone deals after rolling out customer relationship management software
June 09, 2014 09 Jun'14
Turing Test 2014 marks historic milestone in artificial intelligence

A computer program has made history by passing the artificial intelligence test set by computer science pioneer Alan Turing
June 06, 2014 06 Jun'14
Microsoft retaliates to China’s Windows 8 spying claims

Microsoft has launched a social media campaign against China’s claims that Windows 8 is being used for US spying
June 05, 2014 05 Jun'14
CIOs should 'leave innovation to marketing'

CIOs should focus on managing the technical infrastructure and leave innovation to other parts of the business – conclusion of a major study.
June 02, 2014 02 Jun'14
Cyber threats hiding in plain sight, says Palo Alto Networks

Cyber attackers exploit commonly used business applications to bypass security controls, research shows
May 30, 2014 30 May'14
UK shoe retailer Office hit by data breach

Data breach at UK shoe retailer Office prompts calls for online firms to beef up security around customer details
May 30, 2014 30 May'14
IT supplier insolvencies fall for first time as economy recovers

Technology companies have reached a turning point as insolvencies fall for the first time in 2014
May 30, 2014 30 May'14
Google launches right-to-be-forgotten application form

Google has introduced an online application form for Europeans who want personal data to be removed from online search results
May 27, 2014 27 May'14
Android Outlook app has privacy issues, warn researchers

Microsoft’s Outlook.com app for Android is exposing users' data, warn security researchers
May 23, 2014 23 May'14
eBay under fire over handling of data breach

eBay is coming under increasing criticism over its handling of the data breach that exposed millions of user records
May 20, 2014 20 May'14
US cyber criminal jailed for 20 years

US authorities have jailed a cyber criminal for 20 years, for trading in stolen credit cards and identities
May 16, 2014 16 May'14
Internet of things security is relevant to business, says researcher

Internet of things is relevant to enterprise information security professionals, says researcher
May 16, 2014 16 May'14
Minnesota passes mobile kill switch law to stop theft

Minnesota has become the first US state to introduce legislation aimed at reducing the theft of smartphones
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Can Tech City deliver reliable fast internet for startup businesses?

Technology companies based in London’s Tech City are struggling to access high-speed fibre optic broadband, which is dramatically affecting the success their businesses.
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
What is holding Berlin back from becoming a European centre for startups?

Berlin is one of Europe’s most up-and-coming hotbeds for technology startup companies, but red tape and legislation is preventing it from fulfilling its potential