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Privacy and data protection
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July 14, 2017
14
Jul'17
Australia to push ahead with decryption plans
The Australian government remains undaunted in requiring tech firms to provide access to encrypted communications in law enforcement efforts
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July 13, 2017
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Jul'17
Encryption keys too predictable, warn security researchers
Encryption keys are not as random as most people think, which means encrypting data is often not as secure as it could be, according to security researchers
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July 13, 2017
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Jul'17
Verizon denies data loss but admits potentially huge breach
Verizon has responded to reports of millions of customer records being exposed to the internet by saying no data was accessed by malicious third parties, but the incident raises thorny issues
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July 04, 2017
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Jul'17
Royal Free and Google DeepMind data sharing not compliant with DPA, ICO rules
Information Commissioner’s Office finds that the controversial NHS data-sharing deal with Google DeepMind did not fully comply with the Data Protection Act
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July 04, 2017
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Jul'17
Collaboration is key to combating cyber crime
Interpol has called for speedy and effective information-sharing between law enforcement agencies, governments, businesses and cyber security companies to counter growing cyber threats
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June 29, 2017
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Jun'17
Key lessons from ‘Petya’ ransomware attack
While the cyber security community is still working to understand the latest ransomware attack that has reportedly hit 60 countries, there are key lessons to be learned
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June 29, 2017
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Jun'17
Petya ransomware hits Aussie businesses
The latest ransomware attack has reached Australia’s shores, prompting calls to dump on-premise IT infrastructure for the cloud
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June 28, 2017
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Jun'17
Singapore authorities issue alert on Petya ransomware
The country’s emergency response team has called for users to boost their cyber defences as the Petya ransomware rages through IT systems in Asia and Australia
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June 22, 2017
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Jun'17
Voice biometrics still relatively unheard
Authentication system could help reduce UK fraud by making it hard for fraudsters to glean information from contact centres
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June 21, 2017
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Jun'17
Queen’s Speech highlights digital charter and data protection
Government confirms plans to create a digital charter to ensure the UK is “the safest place to be online”, and a new law protecting personal data
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June 16, 2017
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Jun'17
Australia’s decryption plan seen as untenable
Experts say efforts to get technology and social media firms to cooperate with the authorities in decrypting communications will be hard to achieve
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June 16, 2017
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Jun'17
10 ways to prevent breaches and minimise impact
Attackers are continually adapting to security technologies to fly under the radar, but taking action in 10 key areas can reduce the risk of breaches and minimise their impact, according to a resilience expert
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June 14, 2017
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Jun'17
Microchips implanted in hands could be in use for payments in 20 years
UK consumers are becoming more accepting that biometric authentication will become the norm for payments
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June 09, 2017
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Jun'17
Infosec17: Society needs to address encryption dilemma
There needs to be a discussion about how to balance the interests of privacy, security and the tech industry, says Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame inductee
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June 09, 2017
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Jun'17
Patent group prepares for tough data protection laws by moving HR to the cloud
CPA Global to replace ERP-based HR system as it gears up to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation
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June 08, 2017
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Jun'17
Islamic State supporters shun Tails and Tor encryption for Telegram
Confidential communications show terror group’s supporters are turning to simple mobile phone messaging apps to exchange messages and distribute propaganda
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June 05, 2017
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Jun'17
Europe faces shortage of 350,000 cyber security professionals by 2022
European companies are expected to go on the world’s biggest cyber security hiring spree in the next 12 months, driving demand for cyber talent that will far outstrip supply, a report has revealed
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June 02, 2017
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Jun'17
GDPR about change management, says startup DPO
There are threats and risks associated with the GDPR, but one data protection officer believes organisations should focus on the business opportunities instead
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June 01, 2017
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Jun'17
Enterprises struggle with emergency patching
Companies are struggling to maintain emergency patch cycles, despite the fact that enterprise reliance on legacy systems often means emergency patches are an everyday fact of life, a survey shows
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May 31, 2017
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May'17
WannaCry shows validity of risk-based security, says RSA head
WannaCry and other recent cyber attacks underline the importance of adopting a risk-based approach to security, says RSA president
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May 26, 2017
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May'17
People can be strongest link in cyber security, says NCSC
People are often seen as the weakest link when it comes to cyber security, but that must change, says the National Cyber Security Centre
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May 25, 2017
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May'17
Finding customer data is big hurdle to meeting GDPR right to erasure
Global organisations do not know where customer data is stored and use unreliable data removal methods to erase content, a study shows
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May 22, 2017
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May'17
HSBC voice authentication tricked by twins
Twin brothers managed to trick HSBC’s voice recognition security system into giving account access to the wrong person
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May 22, 2017
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May'17
Windows 7 accounts for most WannaCry infections
Statistics show that computers running Windows 7 accounted for the biggest proportion of machines infected with the WannaCry ransomware, while NHS suppliers are blamed for hampering patching by NHS trusts
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May 19, 2017
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May'17
Command and control communications key to detecting threats
Malware command and control (C&C) communications are key to detecting advanced threats, according to a security researcher
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May 18, 2017
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May'17
Strong cyber security posture reduces impact of breaches
There is a direct correlation between data breaches and falls in stock prices, but the impact is lighter on companies with good cyber security, a study has revealed
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May 15, 2017
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May'17
Attackers have no need of zero-days, breach data shows
Cyber attackers do not have to use previously unseen or extremely sophisticated attacks to bypass defences, analysis of publicly reported breaches in the past year reveals
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May 12, 2017
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May'17
Five cyber security imperatives for all companies
There are five things all companies should ensure they are doing in terms of cyber security
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May 12, 2017
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May'17
Singapore universities hit by advanced persistent threat attacks
The attacks on NUS and NTU networks appear to be the work of APT actors and not casual hackers
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May 10, 2017
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May'17
Blockchain economy on the horizon
Blockchain technologies will enable many new and disruptive business models than the internet itself, an expert predicts
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May 04, 2017
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May'17
Testing is key to IoT security, says researcher
Building an effective testing process across all elements associated with a product is key to securing the internet of things, according to a researcher in the field
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May 03, 2017
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May'17
Government privacy advisor quits and slams Cabinet Office for lack of support
Co-chair of Privacy and Consumer Advisory Group resigns and criticises officials for ignoring its advice and attempting to smuggle “inadequate proposals past ministers”
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May 02, 2017
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May'17
UBS applies data protection for compliance and competitive advantage
Swiss bank UBS aims to get greater value out of investments in sensitive data protection systems by using its security capabilities as a differentiator
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May 02, 2017
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May'17
Intel urges business to patch critical remote-execution flaw
Intel advises business customers to apply a security update for some versions of its administration firmware for vPro processors to fix a remote execution flaw
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April 27, 2017
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Apr'17
Forge ahead with GDPR, says ICO
UK organisations cannot afford to lose the public’s trust in their ability to safeguard personal data and should be working to ensure they have that capability, says the Information Commissioner’s Office
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April 24, 2017
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Apr'17
Cyber security centre of excellence to open at Cardiff University
Cardiff University and Airbus have launched the first centre of its kind in Europe to tackle cyber attacks on critical infrastructure
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April 20, 2017
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Apr'17
InterContinental Hotel Group reveals extent of malware attack
Hotel group InterContinental (IHG) reveals that malware attempting to glean payment card details sat undetected on its network in the US for three months
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April 13, 2017
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Apr'17
Enterprise adoption of encryption accelerating, study shows
Cloud adoption and escalating threats are accelerating adoption of encryption, a study has revealed
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April 11, 2017
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Apr'17
Security as a service on the rise in the UAE
Organisations in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly turning to security services
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April 10, 2017
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Apr'17
IAM a core building block for GDPR compliance
Identity and access management is key to enabling organisations to become compliant with the GDPR, increase security and improve customer relationships, according to a senior analyst at KuppingerCole
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April 10, 2017
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Apr'17
Wonga warns 245,000 UK customers of cyber breach
Loan firm urges customers to be vigilant after data breach that may have exposed personal details, including some financial information
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April 07, 2017
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Apr'17
MEPs call for European Commission to reassess Privacy Shield
European parliamentarians have called for an immediate review of the Privacy Shield EU-US data transfer framework due to concerns about privacy protections being undermined in the US
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April 06, 2017
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Apr'17
Interview: F-Secure’s Mikko Hyppönen on the Nordics, Russia and the internet of insecure things
Computer Weekly sat down with Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen to talk about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices
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April 04, 2017
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Apr'17
Chinese hacking group targeted firms through IT MSPs
Security researchers have uncovered a China-based cyber espionage campaign that targeted IT services firms and their customers, underlining the need for supply chain security
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March 30, 2017
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Mar'17
First cyber security startups graduate from GCHQ accelerator
The first group of companies has completed a government-led cyber accelerator programme aimed at helping UK startups take the lead in producing the next generation of cyber security systems, with another round to be announced in 2017
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March 29, 2017
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Mar'17
Non-malware attacks pose bigger threat than malicious software
Malware-free cyber attacks are on the rise and artificial intelligence in cyber security is still far from replacing humans, according to most cyber security researchers
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March 28, 2017
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Mar'17
Threats grow in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector
Saudi Arabia's wealth makes it an attractive target for cyber criminals, but what have been the recent trends in cyber crime?
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March 27, 2017
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Mar'17
UK business least likely to offer rewards to infosec professionals
UK firms need to rethink incentives to attract and retain people with cyber security skills, according to the findings of a recent global study
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March 16, 2017
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Mar'17
Government to ramp up help for UK cyber security industry
Government, in partnership with industry, is pursuing a range of initiatives aimed at establishing a UK cyber security ecosystem, developing skills and products and boosting exports, says DIT’s Conrad Prince
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March 16, 2017
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Mar'17
US accuses Russian spies of directing Yahoo breach
US authorities have arrested a man in Canada who has been charged alongside two Russian intelligence officers and a Russian hacker in connection with a 2014 data breach at Yahoo affecting 500 million accounts