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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News
06 Nov 2023
How Trellix’s CISO keeps threat actors at bay
Trellix’s chief information security officer, Harold Rivas, outlines how the company mitigates security threats through containment and by helping security analysts to respond faster to cyber incidents Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Oct 2023
How Elastic manages cyber security threats
Mandy Andress, CISO at Elastic, highlights the company’s approach to tackling evolving cyber threats through the use of AI tools and enhanced security measures while strengthening the capabilities of its security offerings Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
25 Oct 2023
Demystifying the top five OT security myths
Goh Eng Choon, president of ST Engineering’s cyber business, outlines the common myths around OT security in a bid to raise awareness of the security challenges confronting OT systems Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Oct 2023
Kaspersky opens up over spyware campaign targeting its staffers
Kaspersky has shared more details of the TriangleDB spyware that was used against its own workforce by an unknown APT group Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
22 Oct 2023
Secure printing: The foundation of multi-layered security
Implementing secure print solutions is an easy way to ensure neither network data nor printed documents fall into the wrong hands. RFID readers and mobile authentication technology solutions help ... Continue Reading
By- Louella Fernandes, Quocirca
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News
19 Oct 2023
Sellafield local authority unsure if data was stolen six years on from North Korea ransomware attack
Senior managers at an ‘Achilles heel’ local authority for Europe’s biggest nuclear site ‘still don’t know what was lost’ in a 2017 cyber attack, according to a council source Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2023
Loughborough Uni to create five cyber AI research posts
Supported by Darktrace, Loughborough University is to recruit five doctoral researchers focusing on cross-disciplinary research in AI and cyber security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Oct 2023
Alert sounded over dangerous Cisco IOS XE zero-day
Cisco warns customers using its IOS XE software of a newly discovered vulnerability that could enable a threat actor to take over their systems Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Oct 2023
CIISec scores DSIT funding to expand successful CyberEPQ scheme
DSIT has committed to enhanced funding to expand CIISec’s CyberEPQ education programme after recording excellent results to date Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
03 Oct 2023
Where next for quantum computing?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the head of Amazon’s Braket quantum computing services about how the technology is progressing. We go behind the scenes at an ethical hacker event to find out how bug bounty programmes work. And we analyse the offerings of the major players in software-defined storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2023
Security and risk management spending to grow 14% next year
Growth in public cloud services will stand out over the next 12 months, as Gartner projects an overall 14% increase in cyber spending in 2024 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Sep 2023
Apple fixes three vulnerabilities found by spyware researchers
Apple has patched three more vulnerabilities uncovered by spyware and surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Sep 2023
Cyber experts set out plan to secure future US elections
A group of experts are setting out to enhance election cyber security in the United States, and restore public faith in a process tainted by interference and misinformation in the past Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
19 Sep 2023
Securing Eurovision’s online voting system against cyber attacks
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we discover how Once.net and Cloudfare defended the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest against cyber attacks. Our buyer’s guide continues to look at integrating software-as-a-service applications, with the governance of SaaS connectivity to the fore. Also, HCLTech’s Ashish Gupta relates how the company has embraced a new, pandemic-influenced, remote working model. And we find out how retail tech leaders influence their boards on transformation projects. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2023
As vehicle safety regulations loom, carmakers fret over cyber risks
Global, UN-backed car safety and security regulations come into force next year, and automotive bosses say they are not only unprepared, but “swamped” by a tide of compliance and security risks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2023
Storm-0324 gathers over Microsoft Teams
An initial access broker associated with several different ransomware operations is now conducting Microsoft Teams phishing attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
12 Sep 2023
Podcast: ‘Data first’ a key principle of digital transformation
Chris Gorton of Syniti says organisations should put data first during digital transformation projects, and that means getting data quality, access rights and governance right Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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E-Zine
12 Sep 2023
The dangers of breaking encryption
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we detail the concerns of the BCS and other IT experts about the UK’s Online Safety Bill’s proposals to weaken end-to-end message encryption. Our buyer’s guide continues to look at the issues around integrating software-as-a-service applications, with a particular eye to the proliferation of SaaS during the Covid pandemic. Red Hat’s CEO Matt Hicks retails the company’s efforts to support generative AI. And we discover how immersive technologies can shape a brave new world of training and design. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2023
Polish election questioned after Pegasus spyware used to smear opposition, investigation finds
Senate committee alerts prosecutors over potential crimes by public officials involved in purchasing Pegasus spyware used to monitor and smear political opponents Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers
Apple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2023
Finnish government to bolster spending on cyber-AI defences
Finland’s government will increase spending on cyber security amid heightened threats from artificial intelligence-based attacks Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
06 Sep 2023
French supreme court dismisses legal challenge to EncroChat cryptophone evidence
Defence lawyers plan to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after the French supreme court disallowed an appeal over the legality of EncroChat evidence Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
German court unclear whether intercepted EncroChat cryptophone messages are legally admissible
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court is waiting to hear five complaints that could decide whether data from the hacked EncroChat phone network can be lawfully used in German courts, but situation remains unclear for now Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Definition
05 Sep 2023
email security
Email security is the process of ensuring the availability, integrity and authenticity of email communications by protecting against unauthorized access and email threats. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
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News
05 Sep 2023
Plymouth Uni spearheads research into wind farm cyber resilience
Project hosted at the University of Plymouth in Devon aims to develop cyber security measures to protect the UK’s increasingly important offshore wind farm assets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Sep 2023
IT experts issue new warnings over Online Safety Bill plans to weaken end-to-end encryption
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, argues the government is seeking a technical fix to terrorism and child abuse without understanding the risks and implications Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
01 Sep 2023
The quantum threat: Implications for the Internet of Things
The Security Think Tank assesses the state of encryption technology, exploring topics such as cryptographic techniques, data-masking, the legal ramifications of end-to-end encryption, and the impact of quantum Continue Reading
By- Jonathan Lane, PA Consulting
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News
31 Aug 2023
Sandworm attacks Ukraine with Infamous Chisel malware
The UK and its allies have attributed a novel malware campaign against Ukrainian state targets to the Russian intelligence-backed Sandworm APT Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Aug 2023
Zero-day that forced Barracuda users to bin kit was exploited by China
Mandiant has published details of how a Chinese threat actor targeted high-profile users of Barracuda Networks' Email Security Gateway appliances, including government agencies of interest to Beijing's intelligence goals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
25 Aug 2023
AI and supply chain visibility key to mitigating OT security threats
Leveraging AI and maintain visibility into the security of your software supply chain are key to mitigating cyber attacks against operational technology systems Continue Reading
By- Eric Byres
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News
22 Aug 2023
Singapore to bolster OT security capabilities
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore teams up with Dragos and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to bolster the country’s OT security capabilities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
21 Aug 2023
Police worker could have put investigation into EncroChat encrypted phone network at risk
A police intelligence analyst admitted tipping-off a criminal contact that police had infiltrated the EncroChat encrypted phone network Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Aug 2023
Researchers demo fake airplane mode exploit that tricks iPhone users
Exploit chain that tricks a victim into believing their iOS device is offline in airplane mode when it is not could open the door to grave privacy concerns Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Aug 2023
CyberArk eyes growth beyond PAM
CyberArk is seeing exponential growth in the broader identity security market as the company expands its capabilities beyond privileged access management Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Aug 2023
ITAM influence on cyber risk becoming a factor in credit ratings
Credit agency S&P Global Ratings warns that organisations that pay inadequate attention to IT asset management as a factor in their cyber risk management processes may find their creditworthiness takes a dive Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Aug 2023
NHS trust suspends two governors as whistleblower email dispute continues
Governors at an NHS trust have been suspended after asking questions about emails used to bring a General Medical Council investigation against a whistleblower Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2023
Ivanti MDM users told to patch against two dangerous flaws
Users of Ivanti’s mobile device management platform have been warned to act now to patch two vulnerabilities that were chained by a threat actor in a series of cyber attacks on the Norwegian government Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
31 Jul 2023
AI has a place in cyber, but needs effective evaluation
Organisations that don’t leverage AI-based security solutions will find themselves more vulnerable than those that do., but cyber pros still need to ensure they can effectively evaluate AI-enhanced tech to ensure it meets their use case Continue Reading
By- Jack Chapman
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News
28 Jul 2023
Lancaster Uni lends cyber support to nuclear decommissioning body
Lancaster University’s cyber team has joined with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to help support and protect its 300-year mission, while enhancing its own capabilities in the process Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Jul 2023
How Indian organisations are keeping pace with cyber security
Indian organisations are shoring up their defences to improve their cyber resilience amid intensifying cyber threats targeted at key sectors such as healthcare and logistics Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jul 2023
AI-enhanced cyber has potential, but watch out for marketing hype
As AI is a hot topic right now, it is no surprise there are some cyber solutions coming to market that have been thrown together in haste, but that said, genuine AI-powered security products do exist and their abilities could yet prove transformative. Continue Reading
By- Shailendra Parihar, Turnkey Consulting
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News
24 Jul 2023
CIO interview: Sean Green, University of East Anglia
In his role as director of digital and data at the University of East Anglia, Sean Green provides high-performance computing to researchers and manages the diverse needs of a campus with the characteristics of a small town, all while finding the time to study one of his passions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Jul 2023
Citrix NetScaler users told to patch new zero-day urgently
A vulnerability disclosed and patched last week by Citrix appears to be being exploited by China-backed threat actors as a zero-day, prompting warnings from government cyber bodies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
21 Jul 2023
What the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act means for UK industry
For years, many network-connected devices have lacked adequate security, putting their users and others at risk of cyber attacks. The UK’s PSTI Act aims to prevent this by mandating minimum security requirements, but what impact will this have on industry? Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2023
Government boosts protection for encryption in Online Safety Bill but civil society groups concerned
House of Lords adopts amendment to require Ofcom to commission a report before requiring technology companies to scan encrypted messages, but drops proposals for judicial oversight Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jul 2023
Hackers: We won’t let artificial intelligence get the better of us
AI is changing how ethical hackers go about their work, and will continue to do so, but the community is convinced the technology will never be able to replicate the creativity of a flesh-and-blood hacker Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2023
Why we need to research the cybersecurity needs of Micro-Businesses?
Current government policy, from digital inclusion to cyber security is based on allegation, not evidence with regard to the five million microbusinesses and sole traders who account for 30% of the ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
11 Jul 2023
Apple pushes Rapid Response patch to fix WebKit zero-day
Apple deployed an emergency patch under its Rapid Security Response update programme, but had to temporarily suspend delivery after it caused problems for users of the Safari browser Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jul 2023
Suspicious email reported every five seconds in UK
National Cyber Security Centre report reveals a suspicious email was reported by UK citizens and organisations every five seconds last year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Jun 2023
WithSecure forges ahead with green coding initiative
WithSecure’s W/Sustainability programme kickstarts a number of initiatives, including a commitment to green coding the security supplier hopes will set an example for others to follow Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
23 Jun 2023
Generative AI: Data privacy, backup and compliance
We look at generative AI and the risks it poses to data privacy for the enterprise, implications for backup, and potentially dangerous impacts on compliance Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2023
Phishing and ransomware dominate Singapore’s cyber threat landscape
Phishing and ransomware attacks continued apace in Singapore last year amid signs of improving cyber hygiene Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 Jun 2023
How Fastly thinks differently about CDNs and the edge
Fastly is counting on its developer chops and different approaches towards security and other areas to compete with its rivals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 Jun 2023
Nakivo adds ransomware scanning and new restore options
Backup maker adds malware scanning with big names in security to immutable backup copy functionality. “Tape’s not dead” either, with restore from the venerable medium now possible Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
15 Jun 2023
Exploitation of Barracuda ESG appliances linked to Chinese spies
Intelligence from Mandiant links exploitation of a flaw in a subset of Barracuda ESG appliances to a previously untracked China-nexus threat actor Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Jun 2023
No zero-days for June Patch Tuesday, but plenty to chew over
On the face of it, Microsoft’s monthly round of updates is a lighter-than-usual load for security teams, with no zero-days in evidence, but there are still plenty of issues needing attention Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Jun 2023
TSB calls on Meta to intervene and protect users from fraud losses of £250m this year
TSB is the latest bank to demand more action from social media sector in helping to reduce online fraud Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Jun 2023
Google launches hacker-backed SME security training scheme
Citing research that shows almost half of SMEs are struggling to recruit cyber security specialists, Google is launching a programme designed to upskill more people to fill thousands of vacant roles Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Jun 2023
Bank of International Settlement sets up channel secure from quantum breach
The Bank of International Settlement has worked with two of Europe's central banks to explore preventing the security risks posed by quantum computers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
31 May 2023
Why we need advanced malware detection with AI-powered tools
AI-powered cyber security tools have now developed to a point where they are becoming an effective approach to protecting the organisation. Learn how you can benefit from adopting them Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2023
Almost all ransomware attacks target backups, says Veeam
Some 93% of ransomware attacks go for backups and most succeed, with 60% of those attacked paying the ransom, according to a Veeam survey Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
24 May 2023
Kuwait bank introduces biometric payments card
Middle East bank launches payment cards with fingerprint sensor technology embedded Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
23 May 2023
How to secure your software supply chain
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide looks at secure coding, and kicks off by examining the challenges of securing your software supply chain. Cyber law enforcement leaders are calling on firms to end the secrecy around ransomware attacks. And we find out how facial recognition technology is being adopted by retailers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 May 2023
CW EMEA: The future of work
In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at the future of work in Europe after the pandemic forced a change in entrenched human behaviour. For years, people talked about flexible working being the way forward, but scepticism within the management of large companies held it back. This all changed when Covid-19 began to spread out of control and governments and businesses quickly told people to work from home where possible. We also look at the increasing problem of IT failures in Dutch hospitals and how they are affecting patient care, highlighting the need to improve IT security in hospitals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2023
Secure Boot vulnerability causes Patch Tuesday headache for admins
Applying the fix for a security bypass zero-day affecting the Windows Secure Boot feature will be a long process that will drag into 2024, but for good reason, says Microsoft Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 May 2023
Nebulon aims Tripline at ransomware detection in storage
Tripline claims ransomware detection from samples every 30 seconds and works in conjunction with snapshots to deliver recovery from an attack in four minutes Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
10 May 2023
How datacentre operators can fend off cyber attacks
Applying zero-trust principles in the form of strong authentication controls and network segmentation can help datacentre operators to mitigate cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 May 2023
Santander reports increase in scams and admits fraud head was impersonated
Santander has reported an increase in impersonation scams, and admitted its own head of fraud was impersonated by a fraudster Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 May 2023
Google debuts passwordless login options for users
Launch of Google’s passkey service hailed as a great leap forward for passwordless technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 May 2023
Inside BlackBerry’s cyber security playbook
BlackBerry’s president of cyber security discusses the company’s cyber security strategy and what it is doing to deliver an integrated set of capabilities for enterprises Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 May 2023
Cyber Action Plan for Wales launched
The devolved Welsh government has set out four priorities in an action plan designed to foster cyber resilience, talent and innovation across the country Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 May 2023
Mystery Apple security update sparks speculation
Apple releases its first Rapid Security Response update for iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, but users are in the dark about what security problems they have fixed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Apr 2023
Cyber security and analytics propel jobs boost in Scotland’s tech sector
A tech industry survey from ScotlandIS indicates the country’s tech sector is set to grow, with cyber security as the hottest domain Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
19 Apr 2023
Global finance firms take part in NATO cyber attack simulation
Global financial services organisations take part in NATO annual event which simulates cyber attacks on critical infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Apr 2023
How organisations can succeed with zero trust
By starting small, taking a long-term view and prioritising the most critical assets in their zero-trust implementations, organisations will be able to reap returns from their investments in the security paradigm Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Apr 2023
Restaurants hit by IT problems after BlackCat attack on supplier NCR
Ransomware attack on systems of payments giant causing service outages for restaurants around the world Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Apr 2023
UK joins key allies to launch secure-by-design guidelines
The UK has joined international partners in sharing new advice to help technology companies embed security into the product design and development process Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Apr 2023
April Patch Tuesday fixes zero-day used to deliver ransomware
A zero-day in the Microsoft Common Log File System that has been abused by the operator of the Nokoyawa ransomware is among 97 vulnerabilities fixed in April’s Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Apr 2023
Prioritise automated hardening over traditional cyber controls, says report
A report from strategic risk specialist Marsh McLennan advises security buyers to funnel their budgets towards automated cyber security hardening techniques, saying they have a much better chance of reducing risk in a meaningful way Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Mar 2023
Reactive approach to cyber procurement risks damaging businesses
Too many organisations are following a reactive approach to cyber security, which WithSecure believes is stifling security teams ability to demonstrate value and align with business outcomes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Mar 2023
3CX unified comms users hit by supply chain attacks
Ongoing supply chain attacks against customers of UC firm 3CX appear to be linked to North Korean threat actors Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Mar 2023
Apple security updates fix 33 iPhone vulnerabilities
A larger-than-usual update to Apple’s mobile operating system fixes more than 30 distinct vulnerabilities, including two serious issues that may potentially affect device kernels Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Mar 2023
Inside Group-IB’s cyber security playbook
A focus on threat intelligence, fraud protection and its work with Interpol has enabled Group-IB to compete against bigger rivals in the market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Mar 2023
JP Morgan pilots palm and face-recognition technology in US
JP Morgan is testing out its biometric payment technology in selected retailer stores and at the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Mar 2023
Nordics move towards common cyber defence strategy
Nordic countries agree to work together to improve their cyber defences amid increasing threat Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
21 Mar 2023
How Mimecast thinks differently about email security
Mimecast CEO Peter Bauer believes the company’s comprehensive approach towards email security has enabled it to remain relevant to customers for two decades Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Mar 2023
NCSC launches cyber check-up tools for SMEs
The NCSC has launched two new security services aimed at SMEs that lack the resources to address cyber issues, and may underestimate their vulnerability to attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Mar 2023
UK TikTok ban gives us all cause to consider social media security
The UK government’s ban on TikTok should give all organisations cause to look into what information social media platforms are collecting on us, and what they are using it for Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Mar 2023
Dutch hospitals underestimate impact of cyber attack
IT failures in acute care organisations in the Netherlands have increased considerably since 2010, affecting patient care and stressing the need to improve IT security in hospitals Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
02 Mar 2023
WH Smith staff data accessed in cyber attack
The retailer has said that customer data has not been affected by the incident as it is held in different systems, and that investigations into the attack are ongoing Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Mar 2023
Data breaches in Australia on the rise, says OAIC
Cyber security incidents were the cause of most data breaches, which rose by 26% in the second half of 2022, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
WithSecure proposes ‘undo’ button for ransomware
WithSecure’s Activity Monitor technology supposedly overcomes the shortcomings of sandbox test environments, and may be able to stop ransomware attacks from ever happening Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Feb 2023
Singapore organisations struggle to operationalise threat intelligence
Organisations in the city-state were satisfied with the quality of their threat intelligence, but they struggled to operationalise the information due to talent shortages and other challenges Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Feb 2023
Twitter 2FA changes bring more risks than benefits
Twitter’s approach to nudging users away from insecure SMS-based 2FA is being questioned over its logic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Feb 2023
Why CIOs need to revisit desktop virtualisation
Cloud computing is the next revolution in infrastructure, but desktop IT is still very much on-premise Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Podcast
16 Feb 2023
Enterprise open source: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Spotify’s open source tech lead, Per Ploug, on supplier relationship management in open source Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
16 Feb 2023
Security Think Tank: New trends and drivers in cyber security training
Self-paced, interactive, bite-sized learning is becoming the optimum path for cyber security training in the workplace, says John Tolbert of KuppingerCole Continue Reading
By- John Tolbert, KuppingerCole
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News
15 Feb 2023
Multi-purpose malwares can use more than 20 MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
Report warns of the development of increasingly sophisticated, multi-purpose malwares, and calls on defenders to play close attention to the MITRE ATT&CK framework to ward them off Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
14 Feb 2023
Where next for NHS IT?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as NHS Digital is folded into NHS England, we consider what the merger could mean for the future of NHS IT. We find out how data science and analytics has become an increasingly important function for the John Lewis Partnership. And we examine the importance of building empathy into metaverse applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
Banking regulatory body wants a ‘tripwire’ to flag APP fraud
Banking code of practice organisation wants banks to monitor where authorised push payment scammers are sending stolen money Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA