Data breach incident management and recovery
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Opinion
09 Dec 2024
In 2025: Identities conquer, and hopefully unite
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2024
Bahrain faces legal action after planting Pegasus spyware on UK blogger
A court has given the go-ahead to UK-based blogger Yusuf Al-Jamri to seek damages from the Kingdom of Bahrain after it deployed spyware from Israel’s NSO Group to hack his phone Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
09 Jan 2018
Countdown to GDPR
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming in to force this year, we look at the challenges for businesses to comply by the 25 May deadline. We examine the future for HPE as CEO Meg Whitman steps down. And we find out how the move to hyper-converged systems affects your backup strategy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2018
Cyber attacks in 2017 drive Nordic security efforts
The volume of cyber attacks last year has increased boardroom focus on security in the Nordic region Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2018
Sweden steps up cyber defence measures
Sweden is tightening up its cyber security defences as part of a wider national security strategy Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
08 Jan 2018
Florida warns 30,000 medical records may have been exposed
The health agency in the US state of Florida has warned that the records of up to 30,000 Medicaid patients may have been exposed when the agency’s IT systems were breached Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
04 Jan 2018
Zero in on your zero-day vulnerabilities
A zero-day attack comes, by definition, out of the blue. You cannot predict its nature or assess how much damage it might cause, but you can take some basic steps to protect yourself from a potentially crippling cyber strike Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2018
What the EU’s new data protection regime means for ASEAN
A large proportion of businesses in the regional economic grouping will be affected by Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, but awareness of the new rules remains low, even in countries with existing data protection laws Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 Jan 2018
Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2018
Nordic CIOs tell Computer Weekly about their intentions for the year ahead Continue Reading
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News
25 Dec 2017
Top 10 Australia IT stories of 2017
Australia capped the year with a slew of game-changing technology initiatives, from bolstering its supercomputing infrastructure and productivity of police officers to outlining an ambitious space programme Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Dec 2017
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2017
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2017 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Dec 2017
UK government blames North Korea for WannaCry cyber attack
The UK and US governments say a North Korean group was responsible for the ransomware attacks that hit the NHS and other organisations globally this year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Dec 2017
Barclays Bank stops offering Kaspersky software to new users
Bank is no longer offering customers Kaspersky anti-virus software after UK security agency issues warning Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Nov 2017
Lauri Love would face ‘medieval’ conditions in US prison if extradited over hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love should be tried in the UK, court hears, as new evidence is presented on the “medieval” conditions in US jails for people with medical problems Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin & Julia Gregory
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Video
28 Nov 2017
Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2017
Uber recognises need for consumer trust after breach cover up
New Uber leadership has recognised the importance of consumer trust and that they never should have attempted to cover up a 2016 data breach that affected millions of customers and drivers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
15 Nov 2017
CW ANZ: On cyber alert
Achieving any form of computer security is an uphill task, costing Australian companies time and money with no prospect of a reprieve any time soon. In this month’s CW ANZ, read about the state of cyber security in Australia, Telstra’s efforts to help enterprises improve their cyber security posture, and how Australian organisations can keep up with the demands of cyber security. Also, find out why unsanctioned cloud apps continue to be a major bugbear among security chiefs in Australia. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Nov 2017
CW ASEAN: How managed security services help to reduce cyber risk
The growing complexity and volume of cyber threats has led to rising demand for managed security services that provide the capabilities and technological know-how to combat cyber threats. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, read more about the pros and cons of using managed security services and considerations you should be aware of. Also, find out what organizations can do to put the odds in their favor when combating cyber threats. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2017
How the biggest cyber security disasters could have been avoided
The headline-grabbing breaches that hit Accenture and Equifax in 2017 could have been averted had basic cyber hygiene been in place Continue Reading
By- Jessica McGreal, Contino
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News
02 Nov 2017
Businesses unprepared for cyber attacks, warn cyber professionals
Businesses are nowhere near prepared enough for a cyber attack, according to a poll of information and security professionals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Nov 2017
Personal data of 46.2 million Malaysia mobile subscribers leaked
The massive data breach is yet another example of a ‘low and slow’ attack that stays dormant inside networks for years, without anyone noticing Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
31 Oct 2017
Cyber security professionals urged to embrace AI and automation
IBM security intelligence head says professionals should embrace artificial intelligence and automation to ensure they do not become obsolete Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Oct 2017
RSA’s Middle East cyber security conference gains its own identity
RSA Abu Dhabi conference focuses on region’s cyber security needs as digital technology deployments expand Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Oct 2017
CW500: How the NHS WannaCry cyber attack unfolded
NHS Digital’s head of security talks about the security landscape in the NHS and why it led to extra challenges when the WannaCry cyber attack hit the NHS in May 2017 Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2017
CW500: A perfect storm – the cyber attack that hit Parliament
The former director of the Parliamentary Digital Service shares details and lessons learned from the cyber attack that hit UK parliament in June and explains why it was a “good experience” Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2017
Dutch government agreement increasingly focuses on IT security
The coalition government in the Netherlands has agreed its plan for the next four years, with IT security prominent Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2017
How Australia is tackling cyber crime
Telcos such as Telstra and industry associations in Australia are chipping in to help enterprises that are being targeted by cyber criminals with phishing and social engineering exploits Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2017
NotPetya attack cost up to £15m, says UK ad agency WPP
Advertising giant was one of many companies hit in June 2017 by malware distributed through Ukrainian accounting software Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Sep 2017
Nation-state actors responsible for most cyber attacks
Companies of all sizes may find themselves faced with highly capable state-sponsored cyber attacks, but steps can be taken to shore up defences Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Sep 2017
CW Europe: The Macedonian surveillance scandal that brought down a government
In this issue, we look at evidence that Macedonia may have been running covert internet surveillance using sophisticated software supplied by a western technology company. We also look at how politics is changing IT buying habits in France, with French CIOs looking at alternatives to storing data with US-based suppliers as a result of one of President Trump’s executive orders. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2017
Government wants to remain in EU cyber security club after Brexit
The UK government wants to maintain deep links with the European Union’s cyber security working groups following Britain’s exit from the bloc in 2019 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2017
Millions of customer records compromised in Equifax breach
Major security breach unfolded over a two-month period, and is thought to have affected 143 million customers in the US, as well as an undisclosed number of Britons and Canadians Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2017
People with non-IT backgrounds could help fill cyber security skills gap
Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2017
How banking technology has changed since the crash
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 10 years after the financial crash, we examine how banking technology has changed as a result of the economic crisis. We look at how GDPR, the EU’s new data protection laws, will affect your data storage strategies. And we ask if the cryptocurrency boom will remain a niche pursuit or whether the underlying technologies can bring benefits for enterprise IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2017
NotPetya attack cost up to $300m, says Maersk
Danish shipping line Maersk estimates that the NotPetya cyber attack in June cost the company up to $300m Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Aug 2017
IT pros urged to support ‘WannaCry hero’ Marcus Hutchins
Computer experts fear chilling effect on security research over US arrest of Marcus Hutchins who halted the spread of the WannaCry ransomware Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin and Julia Gregory
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2017
The fields of Athenry – how Apple’s datacentre plans are causing turmoil in a small Irish town
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look into Apple’s controversial plans to build a huge datacentre in a small town in the west of Ireland, and hear the local arguments it has caused. We find out how the Met Office is managing the vast quantities of data it uses for weather forecasting. And we examine Google plans to bring artificial intelligence tools to the job recruitment market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ANZ: Cyber security plan bears fruit
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy, aimed at protecting citizens, companies and critical infrastructure, has made significant headway over the past year, but the jury is still out on its long-term impact. In this month’s CW ANZ, we take a look at the progress of Australia’s national cyber security blueprint and what else needs to be done to better protect Australia’s interests in the global cyber security landscape. Also, read about what the Australian government is doing to better guard public sector IT systems against cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ASEAN: Stay alert to threats
With cyber threats intensifying in recent years, from the global outbreak of ransomware to intrusions of university networks to access government data, the role of threat intelligence in anticipating and mitigating threats has become more important than ever. In this month’s CW ASEAN, learn how organizations can make the most out of threat data feeds in an intelligence-driven security strategy. Also, find out how companies can navigate the ominous cyber threat landscape by investing in cyber security technology and processes. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2017
IBM results show slow transition to new business model
Cognitive is one of the cornerstones of IBM’s ‘strategic imperatives’, yet building out a portfolio of products and services will take time, IBM’s CFO admits Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2017
CW Middle East: How women can fill the tech skills gap
The growth of the IT sector continues to drive both innovation and employment in the Gulf, but women – as with all industries in the region – are under-represented in technology by significant margins, and could help to fill the tech skills gap. Also in this issue, read about growing threats in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector, and how Dubai is becoming a world leader in smart city developments. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2017
Kaspersky researcher in Asia develops cyber forensics tool
The open source tool lets cyber forensics investigators access infected machines remotely to collect malware artefacts without compromising system integrity Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Jul 2017
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 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
30 Jun 2017
Danish shipping giant Maersk recovering from major Petya cyber attack
Company confirms attack took down its IT system across multiple sites and business units, but has now been contained Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2017
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 Continue Reading
By- Stuart Kennedy
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News
28 Jun 2017
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 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Jun 2017
Voice biometrics still relatively unheard
Authentication system could help reduce UK fraud by making it hard for fraudsters to glean information from contact centres Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 May 2017
Interview: Nick Bleech, head of information security, Travis Perkins
Last year, Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
23 May 2017
Global ransomware attack could be a security wake-up call
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the global WannaCry ransomware attack that struck the NHS and spread across 150 countries – will it be the wake-up call that finally makes organisations take cyber security seriously? We find out how Moscow is leading the way in smart city digitisation. And our latest buyer’s guide examines customer experience management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 May 2017
Political turmoil threatens global IT services sector
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the threats to the global IT services sector caused by US president Donald Trump’s protectionist rhetoric, and by the UK’s planned departure from the EU. Home Office IT chief Sarah Wilkinson discusses the challenges of digital transformation in a large government department. And we find out how business leaders need to improve their digital skills. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2017
NHS hospitals hit in global ransomware attack
Hospitals across England are reporting problems with IT systems that are affecting healthcare treatment, caused by what could be a global ransomware campaign enabled by a leaked NSA exploit Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 May 2017
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 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
09 May 2017
Casting the IT skills net wider
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as research reveals that three-quarters of non-tech workers would be interested in a job in IT, we examine what’s stopping them from making the move and how cross-training can help. We analyse the key storage elements of building a private cloud. And Bloomberg’s head of data science talks about the benefits of machine learning. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2017
Mastercard integrates biometric technology into cards
MasterCard tests out biometric technology embedded into payment cards, with further trials in Europe planned Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Apr 2017
Banks suffer average of 85 attempted serious cyber attacks a year, and one-third are successful
Banks face daily cyber attacks, many of which succeed in stealing data, research finds Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Apr 2017
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 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
19 Apr 2017
What to do first when hit by a cyber attack
What actions should organisations take if they suspect they have suffered a cyber security incident? Continue Reading
By- Gemma Moore
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News
11 Apr 2017
Security as a service on the rise in the UAE
Organisations in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly turning to security services Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2017
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 Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2017
How IT can be more defensible
A renowned Google engineer calls for the IT industry to build devices capable of being defended and for enterprises to take a balance sheet approach in managing risks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
28 Mar 2017
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? Continue Reading
By- Triska Hamid
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E-Zine
16 Mar 2017
CW ASEAN: Raising national security standards
In this month’s CW ASEAN, we describe how Singapore is improving its cyber security defenses and preparations through a partnership with British security company BAE Systems. We also find out why the Thai military plans to recruit civilian cyber warriors and we take a look at evolving security approaches. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Mar 2017
CW ANZ: Take cover from cyber threats
In the latest issue of CW ANZ we focus on security, with analysis of why Australian organisations are not sold on cyber insurance. It certainly isn’t a lack of cyber attacks – Australia is, in fact, making cyber security headlines for the wrong reasons. We also take a look at the need for organisations to meet IoT security challenges head-on. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2017
APAC topped the world in number of cyber attacks in 2016
The prevalent use of pirated software is one of the possible reasons for the APAC region’s poor showing in Trend Micro’s annual study on the state of cyber security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Mar 2017
CIO interview: Simon McCalla, Nominet
Nominet, the registry for more than 10 million of the UK’s internet domains, is expanding into the internet of things and internet security services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
09 Mar 2017
CW Europe: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society
Rapid advances in technology could have destabilising effects on employment and economic growth, and could exacerbate social unrest, the World Economic Forum (WEF) warned. Society’s failure to keep pace with technology change was a key risk under discussion at Davos in January. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Mar 2017
Industrial control systems pose big risk to security
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the risks to critical national infrastructure from security vulnerabilities in legacy industrial control systems. DevOps is growing in popularity – we find out about the organisational, process and cultural approaches to make it succeed. And we ask CIOs how they are becoming hybrid IT and digital leaders. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2017
Yahoo breaches underline executive role in cyber security
Yahoo's data breaches cost its top lawyer his job, CEO Marissa Mayer millions in bonuses, and $350m off its sale price, highlighting the importance of executive involvement Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Feb 2017
Citizen Love: the story of an ordinary family's fight with the US government
Finnish documentary makers Raimo Uunila and Lauri Danska tell the behind-the-scenes story of activist Lauri Love’s battle with the US government – and the impact of the case on his family Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Feb 2017
Too many high-risk vulnerabilities leave CISOs scrabbling to patch
Too many critical flaws are given high priority, leading to a patch overload that CISOs cannot keep up with, according to F-Secure Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
09 Feb 2017
CW Benelux: Is there a Dutch digital delusion?
On government and business levels, the Netherlands aspires to be a digital leader in Europe, but it may be losing ground because of a lack of research and development investment. Also in this issue, IT decision makers based in the Benelux region are less confident than their European neighbours that IT budgets will increase in 2017, and Dutch bank ING, which used digital technology to reinvent itself after the financial crash, is about to reinvent itself again. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2017
How a Dublin court case could derail EU-US data privacy agreements
The Irish Commercial Court will consider whether privacy protection offered by standard contractual clauses for data transfers to the US from Europe is legally valid Continue Reading
By- Kevin Cahill and Dai Davis
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News
01 Feb 2017
TalkTalk CEO Harding steps aside for public service role
TalkTalk CEO Dido Harding has stepped down, leaving the ISP in rude health Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
31 Jan 2017
Visionary technology transforming healthcare
In this week’s Computer Weekly, find out how a visionary approach to technology is transforming healthcare at London’s world-leading Moorfields Eye Hospital. The UK tech sector has set out its priorities for the forthcoming Brexit negotiations – we take a look at the key issues. And our new buyer’s guide examines the latest trends in datacentre management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Jan 2017
IT Priorities 2017: focus on flexibility
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we survey CIOs to find out how they will be spending their 2017 budget. It is going to be a big year for cloud computing, but our research highlights the challenges IT decision makers face in balancing business pressures with the need to lower operating costs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2017
Cyber security scare stories could sharpen focus at banks
There are continual cyber attacks on banks, and although most are repelled, there is significant room for improvement Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Dec 2016
Typo allowed Russian hackers to access US Democratic Party emails
Typographical mistake in an email warning of a phishing attack on the US Democrats led to thousands of private emails being accessed and published by Russian-backed hackers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
15 Dec 2016
European law enforcement seeking smart ways to fight cyber crime
Cyber criminals are always likely to be better resourced than law enforcement. Now, national and regional police forces in Europe are switching tactics to even the odds. Under-resourced law enforcement needs a smarter approach as cyber crime becomes increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, backed by the money and expertise of organised crime groups set up and run as well-resourced and efficient professional business organisations. Cyber crime operations typically have teams dedicated to looking at open source intelligence, targets’ physical environments, weaknesses in supply chains, and potential collaborators inside target organisations to enable sophisticated, blended attacks that involve a combination of actions against a range of vulnerabilities, making them difficult to detect and defend against. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2016
Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016
Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Nov 2016
IBM blamed for Australian census website crash
Computer giant reportedly pays $30m to Australian government as reports are released from two inquiries into DDoS attacks on census website Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2016
Alleged hacker Lauri Love’s ‘life will be destroyed’ under Trump regime
Supporters fear for activist Lauri Love if his extradition to face hacking charges to the US goes ahead Continue Reading
By- Fiona O'Cleirigh and Bill Goodwin
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News
16 Nov 2016
Government data security confusing, finds PAC
A Public Accounts Committee hearing shows the government’s data and cyber security landscape is chaotic and confusing Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Nov 2016
Counting the cost of financial cyber crime
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the cyber security of banks is under scrutiny after an attack on Tesco Bank leads to millions lost in fraudulent transactions. Our latest buyer’s guide, on server operating systems, looks at the new features in Windows Server 2016. And Coca-Cola explains how a move to the cloud is helping motivate staff. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2016
Amber Rudd orders Lauri Love extradition to US to face hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love faces trials in three US states and a possible 99-year jail sentence for allegedly hacking into US government computer systems as part of a political protest, despite concerns over his health Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Nov 2016
CW ASEAN: SMEs present security weakness
In this month's CW ASEAN, we look at how the cyber security defences at small and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Asia may have some vulnerabilities, resulting in cyber security attacks on the large corporations they work with. We also consider the need to educate users of smartphones and tablets across the region as card fraud rates rise, with high use of mobile devices considered a contributing factor. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Nov 2016
CW ANZ: Using gamification to build cyber security skills
In this month's CW ANZ, we look at how PwC is using an online game to give its customers first-hand experience of what it means to face a cyber attack. We also look at how identity is gaining greater prominence in the security debate in Australia as the DTO takes the wraps off plans for a national identity system. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2016
Pure-play cyber security has real value, says incoming McAfee head
Intel Security has outlined its strategy to protect the new digital economy as it gears up for innovation as a new independent pure-play security firm under the McAfee banner Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Nov 2016
UK government re-announces £1.9bn cyber security spend
Five-year spending increase - announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond 12 months after George Osborne did so - will support new UK cyber security strategy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Oct 2016
Armed forces minister wants military recruiters to "think different" to attract cyber security pros
Armed Forces minister Mike Penning says military must rethink how it recruits trainees to attract people with the cyber security skills the country needs to protect itself Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
19 Oct 2016
Snowden: the IT analyst turned whistleblower who exposed mass surveillance
Oliver Stone's biopic on Edward Snowden reaches the heart of the ethical crisis posed by mass surveillance for the state and ordinary citizens Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2016
Saving Lauri Love: activists plan their next move
An eclectic bunch of activists, charity workers and reformed hackers spent a rainy Sunday afternoon plotting their next move in a campaign to save Lauri Love from extradition to the US on hacking charges Continue Reading
By- Julia Gregory
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Opinion
12 Oct 2016
Gary McKinnon: Why Lauri Love should be spared the nightmare of extradition
Computer activist Lauri Love should be spared a life sentence in a US jail, says former hacker Gary McKinnon Continue Reading
By- Gary McKinnon
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E-Zine
27 Sep 2016
Digital knowledge at the British Library
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out about the technology plans at the British Library as it aims to store the UK’s printed and digital history. Graph database technology is being used to help improve food safety throughout the supply chain – we examine how it works. And tech leaders tell us how to architect IT infrastructure for moving to the cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2016
Consumers trust banks more than government for biometric security
UK citizens think banks are the best organisations to provide biometric authentication for payments Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Sep 2016
Alleged hacker Lauri Love can be extradited to the US, court rules
Westminster Magistrates’ Court has ruled that alleged hacker, Lauri Love, can be extradited to the US, where he could face a 99-year prison sentence Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Sep 2016
Lauri Love: the student accused of hacking the US
How did a brilliant but fragile computer science student from a rural English town end up facing life imprisonment in the US? Computer Weekly speaks to Lauri Love Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin and Niels Ladefoged
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News
12 Sep 2016
MaidSafe secure internet concept enters testing phase
Scottish internet startup MaidSafe brings its vision for a more private and secure approach to the web a step closer to reality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
30 Aug 2016
Get protected: The importance of security
It is not uncommon for computer systems to be compromised by a company’s own employees. In this week’s issue we look at the Sage data breach, which highlights the risk every organisation faces from its staff. Staff are often motivated by revenge, but sometimes internal logins can be compromised, enabling hackers to circumvent firewalls. Our CIO interview is TalkTalk’s CTO, Gary Steen, and we have a report from the Intel Developer Forum on the chipmaker’s future plans. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Aug 2016
CW Benelux: Painting by numbers
In this issue of CW Benelux, we describe how data scientists in the Netherlands have applied technology to art. The Dutch are renowned for being creative with technology and the country has a deep history in art, boasting some of the most celebrated painters. It is therefore apt that the combined tech brains of ING, Microsoft, the Technical University of Delft and other contributors have created The Next Rembrandt, which serves as a visual showcase for big data. The new portrait in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn was put together by a combination of big data technology and 3D printing. All of Rembrandt’s 346 paintings were analysed using data analytics, making it possible to create a seemingly genuine Rembrandt image, while a 3D printer made accurate emulation of his paint patterns and textures a reality. Also in the Netherlands, we feature a case study about how The Hague is solving a bike parking headache with a mobile app. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Aug 2016
CW Nordics: Dealing with digital disruption
The Nordic countries are renowned for being home to thriving tech startup scenes, so it is hardly surprising that IT is a disruptive force in the region. In this quarter’s CW Nordics ezine we look more closely at how the Nordic region is being affected by technology disruption across industry sectors and how organisations are reacting to it. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2016
PwC Australia uses gamification to teach cyber security lessons
With the number of cyber incidents identified by Australian organisations more than doubling in the past year, PwC is using an online game to give enterprises first-hand experience of what it means to face a cyber attack Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2016
Banner Health cyber breach underlines need for faster intrusion detection
A data breach at Banner Health has highlighted the importance of intrusion detection and prompted calls for greater cyber security investment in the increasingly targeted healthcare industry Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst