Endpoint security
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News
29 Apr 2025
Kaspersky calls for cyber immunity amid growing cyber threats
The rise of professional cyber crime groups and state-sponsored actors targeting critical infrastructure requires a move towards inherently secure ‘cyber immune’ systems, says Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
23 Apr 2025
Rethink authentication to remove the burden on users
The rise of AI powered threats and non-human identities will push an already strained identity security model over the edge Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2025
Enterprise strategies for API management
Application programming interfaces are the connective tissue of the modern enterprise, driving innovation and integration. But managing them effectively requires enterprises to consider governance, security and lifecycle management while preparing for emerging threats and technologies like AI Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
21 Apr 2025
Top APAC firms recognised at innovation awards
Citic Telecom, CapitaLand Investment and DBS Bank were among the region’s top industry innovators recognised for their digital transformation efforts at the Computer Weekly Innovation Awards APAC 2025 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Apr 2025
Security leaders grapple with AI-driven threats
Experts warn of AI’s dual role in both empowering and challenging cyber defences, and called for intelligence sharing and the need to strike a balance between AI-driven innovation and existing security practices Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
14 Apr 2025
Defending the grid with secure connectivity
Connectivity providers, device manufacturers and the energy companies they support must prioritise cyber security as the use of IoT grows in Singapore's energy sector Continue Reading
By- Simon Trend
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News
11 Apr 2025
Warranty fraud fuels hidden army of hardware hackers
Widespread warranty fraud is not only costing companies billions but also creating a breeding ground for advanced hardware exploits, warns hardware hacker and researcher Bunnie Huang at Black Hat Asia 2025 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
10 Apr 2025
Google bets on unifying security tools to ease CISO pain
At Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, Google launches its Unified Security platform with the goal of bringing together disparate security solutions to help cyber leaders and practitioners address their most keenly felt pain points Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Apr 2025
Microsoft’s April 2025 bumper Patch Tuesday corrects 124 bugs
Microsoft is correcting 124 vulnerabilities in its March Patch Tuesday, one of which is being actively exploited in the wild, and 11 of which are ‘critical’ Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
08 Apr 2025
NCSC issues warning over Chinese Moonshine and BadBazaar spyware
Two spyware variants are being used to target the mobile devices of persons of interest to Chinese intelligence, including individuals in the Taiwanese, Tibetan and Uyghur communities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2025
Spoofing vuln threatens security of WhatsApp Windows users
Meta has disclosed and patched a potentially dangerous spoofing flaw in WhatsApp for Windows that could have caused big problems for unwitting users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Apr 2025
Court rejects Home Office bid for blanket secrecy in hearings over Apple encryption case
Investigatory Powers Tribunal rejects Home Office arguments that identifying the ‘bare details’ of legal action by Apple would damage national security, leaving open possibility of future open court hearings Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Apr 2025
Norway and Nordic financial sector ramps up cyber security
Finans Norge sets up cyber security unit CTSU to support the finance sector in Norway amid increasing threats Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
03 Apr 2025
Are LLM firewalls the future of AI security?
As large language models permeate industries, experts at Black Hat Asia 2025 debate the need for LLM firewalls and explore their role in fending off emerging AI threats Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
01 Apr 2025
Apple devices are at ‘most risk’ in UK following government ‘backdoor’ order
Home Office refuses to answer questions from Lords over technical capability notice issued against Apple’s iCloud Advanced Data Protection encryption services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Mar 2025
Tech specialist files legal claim after being refused security clearance for MI6 role
An IT specialist has asked the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to investigate a series of hacking incidents after disclosing their social media accounts to MI6 vetting staff Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Mar 2025
Novel encryption technology tests add value to Finland’s quantum computer project
Tests carried out at Telia will support the building of a secure quantum network Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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E-Zine
18 Mar 2025
UK under-prepared for catastrophic cyber attack
In this week’s Computer Weekly, MPs have been told the UK is under-prepared to cope with a catastrophic cyber attack – we find out where the problems lie. Our new buyer’s guide assesses the challenges of datacentre capacity planning. And one of the UK’s most successful businessmen, Sir Martin Sorrell, gives his view on the risks and opportunities of AI. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2025
Seaco charts course for unified security strategy
Shipping container leasing giant consolidates security tools onto a single platform, leveraging AI and extended detection and response to improve security operations Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
13 Mar 2025
US Congress demands UK lifts gag on Apple encryption order
Apple and Google have told US lawmakers that they cannot tell Congress whether they have received technical capability notices from the UK Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
- Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
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News
12 Mar 2025
iPhone, iPad update fixes critical WebKit flaw
iPhone and iPad users are advised to update their devices as Apple addresses an out-of-bounds write issue in the WebKit browser engine that appears to have been exploited in targeted cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Mar 2025
UK government under-prepared for catastrophic cyber attack, hears PAC
The Commons Public Accounts Committee heard government IT leaders respond to recent National Audit Office findings that the government’s cyber resilience is under par Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Definition
11 Mar 2025
What is a rootkit?
A rootkit is a program or a collection of malicious software tools that give a threat actor remote access to and control over a computer or other system. Continue Reading
By- Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
- Mary E. Shacklett, Transworld Data
- Linda Rosencrance
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News
11 Mar 2025
Post Office scandal data leak interim compensation offers made
Some subpostmasters affected by Post Office data breach offered interim compensation payments Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Mar 2025
Singapore IT leaders boost AI security defences
Study reveals a surge in perceived importance of artificial intelligence for cyber security in Singapore, but declining investment in traditional measures raises concerns as sophisticated cyber attacks intensify Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
10 Mar 2025
2024: the year misconfigurations exposed digital vulnerabilities
Small configuration errors cascaded into major outages during 2024. Mike Hicks, from Cisco ThousandEyes, propounds techniques to defend digital resilience against tales of the unexpected Continue Reading
By- Mike Hicks
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News
07 Mar 2025
Managing security in the AI age
Gartner experts offer guidance on harnessing AI’s power while mitigating its risks, from managing shadow AI to implementing security controls and policies Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Mar 2025
Norway says ‘no way’ to global financial crime
Oslo’s startup ecosystem is fighting back against cyber criminals with tech to wipe out attacks rather than just detect them Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2025
Going beyond search: Elastic’s observability and security play
Elastic’s chief product officer Ken Exner talks up the company’s expansion into observability and security and how it balances innovation with community contributions and monetisation Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Mar 2025
NHS investigating how API flaw exposed patient data
NHS patient data was left vulnerable by a flaw in an application programming interface used at online healthcare provider Medefer Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
04 Mar 2025
Relaunching Neighbourhood Watch for the Internet Age
Neighbourhood Watch became became by far the UK's largest community support movement during Covid - albeit cover is patchy. Across England and Wales it embraces 9% of household but that ranges from ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
04 Mar 2025
Aussie businesses ramp up security spending
Australian organisations are set to spend A$6.2bn on security and risk management in 2025, a 14.4% jump from the previous year, driven by the rise of AI and a growing threat landscape Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 Mar 2025
Singapore’s HomeTeamNS hit by ransomware attack
The non-profit organisation suffered a ransomware attack that affected some servers containing employee and member data, prompting an investigation and enhanced security measures Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
23 Feb 2025
Check Point co-founder on AI, quantum and independence
Gil Shwed, Check Point’s co-founder and executive chairman, discusses the company’s focus on artificial intelligence-driven security and his commitment to remaining an independent force in the cyber security market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
21 Feb 2025
Apple withdraws encrypted iCloud storage from UK after government demands ‘backdoor’ access
After the Home Office issued a secret order for Apple to open up a backdoor in its encrypted storage, the tech company has instead chosen to withdraw the service from the UK Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Feb 2025
Watchdog approves Sellafield physical security, but warns about cyber
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has taken Sellafield out of special measures for physical security, but harbours cyber security concerns Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
18 Feb 2025
CPX 2025: Check Point CEO talks up hybrid mesh security
At CPX 2025 in Bangkok, Check Point CEO Nadav Zafrir outlined a vision for network security centred on hybrid mesh architecture and AI-powered capabilities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Feb 2025
Lenovo CSO: AI adoption fuels security paranoia
Doug Fisher, Lenovo’s chief security officer, outlines the company’s approach to security and AI governance, and the importance of having a strong security culture to combat cyber threats amplified by the use of AI Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Feb 2025
Google: Cyber crime meshes with cyber warfare as states enlist gangs
A report from the Google Threat Intelligence Group depicts China, Russia, Iran and North Korea as a bloc using cyber criminal gangs to attack the national security of western countries Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Blog Post
10 Feb 2025
Your three point plan for Safer Internet Day
The world of your childs smart phone combines the thrills and spills of the circus, fairground, playground, wild west and forest sauvage . It can be a very scary place without you to hold their hand. Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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Definition
07 Feb 2025
What is cyber insurance, and why is it important?
Cyber insurance, also called cyber liability insurance or cybersecurity insurance, is a contract a business or other organization can purchase to reduce the financial risks associated with doing business online. Continue Reading
By- Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Former Site Editor
- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
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Definition
31 Jan 2025
What is cryptology?
Cryptology is the mathematics, such as number theory and the application of formulas and algorithms, that underpin cryptography and cryptanalysis. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jan 2025
Can security operations ever be fully autonomous?
Focusing on targeted improvements, not full automation, is key to scaling security operations with AI Continue Reading
By- Pete Shoard
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E-Zine
28 Jan 2025
Turbulent times ahead for tech
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted growing risks to digital supply chains – we examine the turbulence ahead. Data sovereignty is becoming a growing issue as companies move to the cloud – we look at the regulatory challenges. And we analyse the best practices in automated patch management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2025
Inside CyberArk’s security strategy
CyberArk CIO Omer Grossman talks up the company’s security-first ethos, the importance of an assumed breach mentality and how the company is addressing threats from the growing use of AI Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Jan 2025
APAC businesses face surge in email attacks
Sophisticated phishing and business email compromise campaigns are increasingly targeting organisations across the Asia-Pacific region, research reveals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Jan 2025
Biden signs new cyber order days before Trump inauguration
With days left in the White House, outgoing US president Joe Biden has signed a wide-ranging cyber security executive order with far-reaching implications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jan 2025
Cyber security dovetails with AI to lead 2025 corporate IT investment
Cyber security and GenAI top enterprise IT investment plans for 2025, whether singly or together, according to research from Enterprise Strategy Group Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Blog Post
05 Jan 2025
Relaunch of the Norwood Community Safety Partnership
Neighbours by chance, working together by choice: the relaunch of Neighbourhood Watch in Lambeth. Approximately 6% of the 20 million households in England and Wales are signed up to Neighbourhood ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
18 Dec 2024
The Security Interviews: Martin Lee, Cisco Talos
Threat intel expert and author Martin Lee, EMEA technical lead for security research at Cisco Talos, joins Computer Weekly to mark the 35th anniversary of the first ever ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Dec 2024
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2024
Data breaches, data privacy and protection, and the thorny issue of open source security were all hot topics this year. Meanwhile, security companies frequently found themselves hitting the headlines, and not always for good reasons. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 cyber security stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Dec 2024
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2024
From ransomware targeting the NHS to nation-state-backed intrusions, 2024 was another big year for cyber criminals and cyber spooks alike, but they didn't have it all their own way as the good guys fought back Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Dec 2024
Top 10 end user computing stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 end user stories of the year, overlooking the growth of new PC form factors and devices equipped with neural processing units for AI acceleration Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
12 Dec 2024
CISOs: Don’t rely solely on technical defences in 2025
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
By- Deepti Gopal, Gartner
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News
11 Dec 2024
Russia focuses cyber attacks on Ukraine rather than West despite rising tension
Computer Weekly talks to GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre operations director Paul Chichester and former NCSC chief executive Ciaran Martin on Russia, China and Salt Typhoon Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Dec 2024
Dangerous CLFS and LDAP flaws stand out on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has fixed over 70 CVEs in its final Patch Tuesday update of the year, and defenders should prioritise a zero-day in the Common Log File System Driver, and another impactful flaw in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Dec 2024
iOS vuln leaves user data dangerously exposed
Jamf threat researchers detail an exploit chain for a recently patched iOS vulnerability that enables a threat actor to steal sensitive data, warning that many organisations are still neglecting mobile updates Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Dec 2024
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2025
Enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region are expected to focus on securing their AI workloads, invest in energy efficient infrastructure and rethink their platform strategy, among other tech trends in the new year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
10 Dec 2024
On the road to change at Aston Martin
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO at luxury car maker Aston Martin to find out how technology is helping tackle the huge challenges facing the automotive sector. The new National Cyber Security boss explains why organisations need to be extra vigilant against the growing online threats. And we examine the future of secure remote connectivity in the cloud era. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Dec 2024
Six trends that will define cyber through to 2030
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
By- Pierre-Martin Tardif, ISACA
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Opinion
04 Dec 2024
The most pressing challenges for CISOs and cyber security teams
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
By- Elliot Rose, PA Consulting
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News
04 Dec 2024
Nordics move to deepen cyber security cooperation
Nordic countries are increasing collaboration on cyber security amid more sophisticated and aggressive attacks Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Blog Post
04 Dec 2024
Headline: Major SI Commits To A Properly Good, Modern Technology... As Tested!
In recent blogs – and in many recent conversations with folks from various echelons and shades of IT – I’ve talked about the need for some bravery among the SI and MSP communities to run with some ... Continue Reading
By- Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing
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News
02 Dec 2024
APAC businesses face cyber onslaught
The Asia-Pacific region is a cyber security hotspot, enduring significantly more cyber attacks than the global average, with AI-powered threats and skills shortages exacerbating the problem Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Nov 2024
Automated patch management: A proactive way to stay ahead of threats
Timely patch management should be crucial in any organisation, but too often it goes by the wayside. Automating the process may offer a path forward for hard-pressed cyber defenders Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2024
Energy sector’s digital shift opens door to cyber threats
The transition to renewable energy and the increasing integration of IT and OT systems in the energy sector are creating new cyber security challenges Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2024
Sellafield operator opens dedicated cyber centre
The UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has opened a cyber security centre spanning its activities across the nuclear sector Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
26 Nov 2024
The Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2024
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the 50 most influential women in UK technology for 2024. Read an interview with the winner, co-CEO of Tech She Can, Sheridan Ash. And meet this year’s rising stars – six women with a bright future in IT leadership. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Nov 2024
What is endpoint detection and response (EDR)?
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is a system that gathers and analyzes security threat-related information from computer workstations and other endpoints. Continue Reading
By- Nick Barney, Technology Writer
- Gavin Wright
- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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News
21 Nov 2024
BianLian cyber gang drops encryption-based ransomware
The Australian and American cyber authorities have published updated intelligence on the BianLian ransomware gang, which has undergone a rapid evolution in tactics Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Nov 2024
Apple addresses two iPhone, Mac zero-days
Two zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple’s operating systems could have allowed for arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite: A $4m zero-day reward plus $349 thin client
A $4m cyber hackathon prize was revealed at Ignite as part of Microsoft’s latest IT security efforts, as well as a new locked-down client device called Windows 365 Link Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
14 Nov 2024
CW APAC – Trend Watch: Modernising security operations
Organisations everywhere know the risks of cyber security complacency. In this handbook, focused on modernising security operations in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how Australia is bolstering its defences, Splunk and Cisco’s integration, and Palo Alto Networks’ ‘precision AI’. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2024
Ping CEO on ForgeRock integration and future of identity
Ping Identity CEO Andre Durand discusses the company’s unified roadmap, commitment to customer stability and growth plans in the evolving identity landscape following the merger with ForgeRock Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 Nov 2024
Microsoft fixes 89 CVEs on penultimate Patch Tuesday of 2024
High-profile vulns in NTLM, Windows Task Scheduler, Active Directory Certificate Services and Microsoft Exchange Server should be prioritised from November’s Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
How quantum computing could reshape financial services
Experts at the Singapore FinTech Festival predict quantum computing will improve risk management, investment strategies and fraud detection in the financial sector, while also posing new challenges for data security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
04 Nov 2024
Virtual collaboration within and across industries – promises and challenges
New technologies enable intuitive and realistic visual and auditory landscapes that put users within applications. We look at which industries will likely illustrate the impact of virtual collaboration in commercial environments Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2024
Dutch critical infrastructure at risk despite high leadership confidence
Stark paradox in Dutch cyber security landscape has business leaders expressing high confidence in their IT infrastructure as cyber attacks rise Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
22 Oct 2024
Danish government reboots cyber security council amid AI expansion
Denmark’s government relaunches digital security initiative to protect business sectors and society at large Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Feature
15 Oct 2024
Reinventing security operations for the modern threat landscape
The growing pace of digital transformation has opened new avenues for attackers, making traditional security measures obsolete. Organisations must modernise their security operations to fortify their defences and navigate the evolving threat landscape Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Oct 2024
NFL and Cisco gain yardage with network and security partnership
Cisco scores contract extension with US sports body NFL to connect and protect 2024 roster of International Games in the UK, Germany, Brazil and Spain in 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Oct 2024
IBM: Data breach cost in ASEAN hits new high
The average cost of a data breach in ASEAN grew by 7% from last year, as organisations grapple with increasingly distributed IT environments and complex security systems Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Oct 2024
UK telcos including BT at risk from DrayTek router vulnerabilities
A series of vulnerabilities in DrayTek's Vigor router product lines affects multiple comms service providers in the UK, according to new analysis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Oct 2024
Post Office ditches MoneyGram after cyber attack
The Post Office offered a short extension to enable it to asses the impact of the MoneyGram cyber incident, but the contract has now expired and MoneyGram services are no longer available in Post Office branches Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Sep 2024
Racist Network Rail Wi-Fi hack was work of malicious insider
Police have revealed that this week’s racist cyber attack on public Wi-Fi networks at stations across the UK appears to have been the work of a malicious insider, after arresting an employee of one of the service providers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Sep 2024
Splunk and Cisco integration moving apace
Splunk is rapidly integrating with Cisco’s technology to enable seamless transitions between their platforms while delivering advanced threat detection capabilities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
23 Sep 2024
Microsoft shares progress on Secure Future Initiative
Microsoft has published a progress report on its Secure Future Initiative, launched last year in the wake of multiple security incidents, and made a series of commitments to improve its internal cyber culture Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Sep 2024
UK, US and Canada to collaborate on AI and cyber security
International collaboration agreement will see the governments of Canada, the UK and the US work together to research, evaluate and test new defence technologies Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2024
NCSC exposes Chinese company running malicious Mirai botnet
The NCSC and its Five Eyes allies have published details of the activities of a China-based cyber security company that is operating a Mirai IoT botnet in the service of government-backed intrusions Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Sep 2024
First CyberBoost Catalyse startup cohort named
The first group of companies named to a cyber incubator programme run by Plexal and the National University of Singapore includes two growing UK businesses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2024
Cyber workforce must almost double to meet global talent need
Research from ISC2 finds global cyber workforce needs additional 4.8 million people to fully secure businesses Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
11 Sep 2024
September Patch Tuesday: Update before 1 October
Four critical remote code execution bugs in Windows and three critical elevated privileges vulnerabilities will keep admins busy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Aug 2024
Iranian APT Peach Sandstorm teases new Tickler malware
Peach Sandstorm, an Iranian state threat actor, has developed a dangerous new malware strain that forms a key element of a rapidly evolving attack sequence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Aug 2024
Global cyber spend to rise 15% in 2025, pushed along by AI
Security spending will increase at pace in 2025, with artificial intelligence, cloud and consultancy services all pushing outlay to new highs, according to Gartner Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Aug 2024
How Kaspersky is driving growth in APAC
Kaspersky is leveraging its threat intelligence capabilities and local market knowledge to navigate geopolitical tensions and expand its footprint across the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
27 Aug 2024
Extending zero-trust principles to endpoints
By combining zero-trust principles with other security strategies and continuously monitoring and improving their security posture, organisations can effectively mitigate risks and protect their resources, says Gartner's Nikul Patel Continue Reading
By- Nikul Patel
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News
27 Aug 2024
Palo Alto Networks bets on ‘precision AI’
Palo Alto Networks’ regional leader, Steven Scheurmann, explains how machine learning, neural networks and generative AI can help to prevent breaches in what it calls ‘precision AI’ Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Aug 2024
New Qilin tactics a ‘bonus multiplier’ for ransomware chaos
Sophos X-Ops caught the Qilin ransomware gang stealing credentials stored by victims' employees in Google Chrome, heralding further cyber attacks and breaches down the line. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Aug 2024
Helsinki braced for elevated cyber attacks
The City of Helsinki is increasing its collaboration with cyber security and crime investigators following a major attack on its systems Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
19 Aug 2024
Challenges of deploying PQC globally
Quantum computers will eventually be powerful and reliable enough to crack strong encryption. PQC is the answer, but it could take years to deploy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Aug 2024
Popular Microsoft apps for Mac at risk of code injection attacks
Researchers at Cisco Talos turn up evidence suggesting that Microsoft apps running on the Apple macOS operating system are not as secure as they seem Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Aug 2024
August Patch Tuesday proves busy with six zero-days to fix
Microsoft patches six actively exploited zero-days among over 100 issues during its regular monthly update Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor