Hackers and cybercrime prevention

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

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• Deepti Gopal, Gartner

Emerging Ymir ransomware heralds more coordinated threats in 2025

A newly observed ransomware strain has the community talking about more collaboration, and blurred lines, between threat groups next year, according to NCC’s monthly cyber barometer Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Defending against cyber grinches: AI for enhanced security

On the Seventh Day of AI, Defending against cyber grinches: AI for enhanced security, we explore the double-edged sword of AI in cybersecurity and how businesses can protect themselves against the cyber grinches. Continue Reading

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• Justin Young, ANS

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

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

NCSC boss calls for ‘sustained vigilance’ in an aggressive world

Richard Horne, the CEO of NCSC, echoed wider warnings about the growing number and severity of cyber threats facing the UK as he launched the security body’s eighth annual report. Continue Reading

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

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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• Stephen McDermid, Okta

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

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

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

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• Pierre-Martin Tardif, ISACA

TfL cyber attack cost over £30m to date

TfL provides more detail on the financial impact of the September 2024 cyber attack that crippled several of its online systems Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Government agencies urged to use encrypted messaging after Chinese Salt Typhoon hack

Chinese hacking of US telecom networks raises questions about the exploitation by hostile hacking groups of government backdoors to provide lawful access to telecoms services Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Shared digital gateway was source of three NHS ransomware attacks

Alder Hey children’s hospital confirms ransomware operators accessed its systems through a shared digital gateway, but is standing firm in the face of the gang’s demands Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NCA takes out network that laundered ransomware payments

NCA-led Operation Destabilise disrupts Russian crime networks that funded the drugs and firearms trade in the UK, helped Russian oligarchs duck sanctions, and laundered money stolen from the NHS and others by ransomware gangs Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Elliot Rose, PA Consulting

Nordics move to deepen cyber security cooperation

Nordic countries are increasing collaboration on cyber security amid more sophisticated and aggressive attacks Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

US updates telco security guidance after mass Chinese hack

Following the widespread Salt Typhoon hacks of US telecoms operators including AT&T and Verizon, CISA and partner agencies have launched refreshed security guidance for network engineers and defenders alike Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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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• Stephen Withers

NCSC boss calls for ‘sustained vigilance’ in an aggressive world

NCSC CEO Richard Horne is to echo wider warnings about the growing number and severity of cyber threats facing the UK as he launches the security body’s eighth annual report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CISOs will face growing challenges in 2025 and beyond

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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• Mike Gillespie and Ellie Hurst, Advent IM

Second Merseyside hospital hit by cyber attack

Hot on the heels of a major cyber attack at a nearby NHS trust, one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals is reportedly scrambling to deal with ransomware gang Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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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• Stephen Withers

What is obfuscation and how does it work?

Obfuscation means to make something difficult to understand. Programming code is often obfuscated to protect intellectual property or trade secrets, and to prevent an attacker from reverse engineering a proprietary software program. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor

Scientists demonstrate Pixelator deepfake image verification tool

With the age of deepfake imagery upon us, a team led by York St John University researchers has created a tool to help people ‘navigate the fine line between reality and fabrication’ Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Further disruption expected after latest NHS cyber attack

IT and security teams at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust continue to work around the clock following a major cyber incident, with services disrupted and no timeline for resolution Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Blue Yonder ransomware attack breaks systems at UK retailers

UK supermarkets continue to deal with the impact of a ransomware attack on the systems of supply chain software supplier Blue Yonder, which is disrupting multiple aspects of their businesses including deliveries and staff management Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Russian threat actors poised to cripple power grid, UK warns

UK government escalates cyber rhetoric in a speech at a Nato event, saying Russian advanced persistent threats stand ready to conduct cyber attacks that could ‘turn off the lights for millions’ Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Microsoft calls on Trump to ‘push harder’ on cyber threats

Microsoft’s Brad Smith urges president-elect Donald Trump to keep the faith when it comes to fighting back against hostile cyber actors from China, Iran and Russia Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Geopolitical strife drives increased ransomware activity

The lines between financially motivated cyber criminals and nation state APTs are rapidly blurring, as geopolitical influences weigh heavily on the threat landscape, according to data from NCC Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

What is a threat intelligence feed?

A threat intelligence feed, also known as a TI feed, is an ongoing stream of data related to potential or current threats to an organization's security. Continue Reading

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• Nick Barney, Technology Writer
• Ivy Wigmore

Microsoft slaps down Egyptian-run rent-a-phish operation

Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit has conducted a successful takedown of almost 250 malicious websites used in the cyber criminal ONNX phishing-as-a-service operation Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Brit charged in US over Scattered Spider cyber attacks

A UK national named as Tyler Robert Buchanan has been charged in the US over his alleged involvement in cyber attacks perpetrated by the Scattered Spider gang Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AI readiness stalls in APAC

Despite significant investment in AI, only 15% of organisations in Asia-Pacific are ready to deploy the technology today, according to Cisco’s latest regional AI readiness survey Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Storage technology explained: Ransomware and storage and backup

We look at ransomware attacks, and the importance of good backup practice as well as immutable snapshots, air-gapping, network segmentation, AI anomaly detection and supplier warranties Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

Adventures in AI at Tripadvisor

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how travel site Tripadvisor is embracing AI to offer new products and services to its users. Gartner says the chance of a successful digital project is like ‘flipping a coin’ – we went to its annual IT leadership symposium to ask why. And we examine what companies must do to comply with the EU’s new NIS2 cyber security rules. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

An explanation of cybercrime

Cybercrime is a real and illegal threat, just like traditional crime. Learn about cybercriminals and effective prevention strategies to safeguard yourself online. Continue Reading

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• Sabrina Polin, Managing Editor

UK consumers losing more than ever to holiday scams

Last Christmas, UK consumers lost over £11m to cyber criminals. This year, to save them from tears, the NCSC and Action Fraud are teaming up to launch an anti-fraud campaign Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

What is a whaling attack (whaling phishing)?

A whaling attack, also known as 'whaling phishing' or a 'whaling phishing attack,' is a specific type of phishing attack that targets high-profile employees, such as the chief executive officer (CEO) or chief financial officer, to steal sensitive information from a company. Continue Reading

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• Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
• Casey Clark, TechTarget

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

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

Reinventing security operations for the modern threat landscape

Organisations must modernise their security operations to fortify their defences and navigate the evolving threat landscape Continue Reading

Williams Racing F1 team supports kids cyber campaign

A multi-region campaign will teach pre-teen children cyber security basics – with a little help from Formula 1 star Alex Albon Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

China’s Volt Typhoon rebuilds botnet in wake of takedown

Nine months after its malicious botnet comprising legacy routers was disrupted by the Americans, Chinese APT Volt Typhoon is rebuilding and presents as persistent a threat as ever Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Ex-boxer fights US government over legality of Sky ECC cryptophone intercepts

Lawyers for former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic argue that US prosecutors’ reliance on messages obtained by a European police hacking operation into the SKY ECC encrypted phone network breaches the US constitution Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

An explanation of ethical hackers

Ethical hackers protect businesses by identifying vulnerabilities. They use the same techniques as malicious hackers, but for the greater good. Continue Reading

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• Kaitlin Herbert, Content writer

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Zero-day exploits increasingly sought out by attackers

Threat actors increasingly favour zero-day exploits to attack their victims before patches become available, according to the NCSC and CISA, which have just published a list of the most widely used vulnerabilities of 2023 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

More data stolen in 2023 MOVEit attacks comes to light

Over a year since the infamous MOVEit Transfer cyber attacks affected thousands of organisations, more new victims have come to light after an anonymous threat actor leaked their data on the dark web Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Police cloud project raises data protection concerns despite legal reforms

Ongoing data protection issues with the use of hyperscale public cloud infrastructure by UK police could complicate the ambitions of nine forces to move their common records management system into the cloud Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

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

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

ESET shines light on cyber criminal RedLine empire

ESET publishes fresh data on the inner workings of the RedLine Stealer malware empire, which was taken down at the end of October Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AI a force multiplier for the bad guys, say cyber pros

CIISec’s annual report on the security profession finds evidence of growing concern that artificial intelligence will ultimately prove more useful to threat actors than defenders Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CISA looks to global collaboration as fraught US election begins

The US' CISA cyber agency has unveiled a two-year International Strategic Plan to advance collaboration and improve resilience against shared risks and threats Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

RedLine, Meta malwares meet their demise at hands of Dutch cops

A multinational action led by authorities in the Netherlands has resulted in the takedown of the notorious RedLine and Meta infostealer malwares Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Kim Loohuis

Government hails Cyber Essentials success

Scheme to help keep organisations’ IT safe and secure has given businesses more confidence they won’t fall victim to a cyber attack Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Detect ransomware in storage to act before it spreads

Anomaly detection and immutable copies can be frontline tools against ransomware – we look at the role storage can play against the latest techniques employed by ransomware gangs Continue Reading

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• Stephen Pritchard

Democracy campaigner to sue Saudi Arabia over Pegasus and QuaDream spyware in UK court

Pro-democracy campaigner Yahya Assiri given permission to file legal action in London court against Saudi Arabia over its use of Israeli spyware Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

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

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Can AI be secure? Experts discuss emerging threats and AI safety

International cyber security experts call for global cooperation and proactive strategies to address the security challenges posed by artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

NCSC chief warns of gap in cyber threats and defence capabilities

The UK and its allies must take collective action to improve their cyber resilience and repel the increasing volume of severe cyber attacks, says NCSC chief Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

EU cyber security bill NIS2 hits compliance deadline

The EU’s NIS2 bill will harmonise how companies and member states approach cyber security, but its success will depend on how well it is implemented and enforced Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

NCSC expands school cyber service to academies and private schools

The National Cyber Security Centre is expanding its PDNS for Schools service to encompass a wider variety of institutions up and down the UK Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

What is the Mitre ATT&CK framework?

The Mitre ATT&CK -- pronounced miter attack -- framework is a free, globally accessible knowledge base that describes the latest behaviors and tactics of cyberadversaries to help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity strategies. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan
• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor

NCSC issues fresh alert over wave of Cozy Bear activity

The NCSC, FBI and NSA publish updated warning about Cozy Bear’s activities, highlighting a range of vulnerabilities the threat actor is using to set up its cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

What is threat intelligence?

Threat intelligence, also known as cyberthreat intelligence, is information gathered from a range of sources about current or potential attacks against an organization. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan
• Michael Cobb
• Ivy Wigmore

Government launches cyber standard for local authorities

Local government bodies are being invited to take advantage of a new NCSC-derived Cyber Assessment Framework to help enhance their resilience and ward off cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Internet Archive web historians target of hacktivist cyber attack

The Internet Archive nonprofit digital library and Wayback Machine operator has been attacked by pro-Palestinian hacktivists Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How Recorded Future finds ransomware victims before they get hit

Threat intel specialists at Recorded Future have shared details of newly developed techniques they are using to disrupt Rhysida ransomware attacks before the gang even has a chance to execute them Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Australia bolsters cyber defences with security bill

Legislation tackles IoT security and establishes a Cyber Incident Review Board to bolster Australia’s cyber resilience Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

MoneyGram customer data breached in attack

MoneyGram confirms that customer data has been stolen in an incident that appears to have started with a social engineering attack on its IT helpdesk staff Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK Cyber Team seeks future security professionals

Young people from across the UK have a chance to represent the country in international competitions and advance their future careers in cyber security Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Secureworks: Ransomware takedowns didn’t put off cyber criminals

The number of active cyber criminal ransomware gangs has surged by almost a third in the space of 12 months, according to the latest intelligence from Secureworks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK’s cyber incident reporting law to move forward in 2025

The UK government says that enforced cyber incident and ransomware reporting for critical sectors of the economy will help to build a better picture of the threat landscape and enable more proactive and preventative responses Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NCSC celebrates eight years as Horne blows in

Outgoing NCSC interim leader Felicity Oswald shares her thoughts on the body’s work over the past eight years as she hands over the reins to incoming CEO Richard Horne Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Cups Linux printing bugs open door to DDoS attacks, says Akamai

The Cups Linux printing vulnerabilities disclosed at the end of September would seem to have a nasty sting in their tail, according to researchers at Akamai Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Microsoft files lawsuit to seize domains used by Russian spooks

Microsoft has been given permission to seize multiple domains used by the Russian state threat actor Star Blizzard as part of a coordinated disruption effort undertaken ahead of the US elections Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

SOC teams falling out of love with threat detection tools

Security operations centre practitioners are fed up of being flooded with pointless alerts and many no longer have much confidence in their threat detection tools, according to a report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Rise of the cyber clones: When seeing isn’t believing

It is frighteningly easy to clone someone else's identity using readily-available artificial intelligence tools Continue Reading

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• Jake Moore, ESET

UK and Singapore to collaborate on supporting ransomware victims

At the fourth Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit in the US, both the UK and Singapore have committed to working on new guidance designed to better support victims and undermine cyber criminal business models Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Unmasked: The Evil Corp cyber gangster who worked for LockBit

The NCA has named and shamed a prominent member of the Evil Corp cyber crime collective who also worked as an affiliate of the LockBit ransomware gang as the UK unveils new sanctions against 16 Russian cyber criminals Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK on high alert over Iranian spear phishing attacks, says NCSC

The NCSC and counterpart agencies in the US have issued a warning over enhanced Iranian spear phishing activity targeting politicians, journalists, activists and others with an interest in Middle Eastern affairs Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Printing vulnerability affecting Linux distros raises alarm

Security pros need to get in front of a series of vulnerabilities affecting the Cups Linux printing service after an apparently botched disclosure process saw technical details published in advance of a patch Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Closing the curtain on cyber security theatre

Leaders must redefine expectations, rethink responsibility and eliminate unproductive practices to move towards real security, says Gartner vice-president analyst Richard Addiscott Continue Reading

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• Richard Addiscott

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Islamophobic cyber attack downs Wi-Fi at UK transport hubs

An apparent hacktivist attack disrupted public-facing Wi-Fi networks at UK rail stations to display Islamophobic content Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Money transfer firm MoneyGram rushes to contain cyber attack

Money transfer specialist MoneyGram services remain down several days after a network outage developed into a full-blown cyber security incident Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Unique malware sample volumes seen surging

BlackBerry’s latest ‘Global threat intelligence’ report details a surge in unique malware samples as threat actors ramp up the pace of targeted attacks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Powering Britain’s economy – datacentres gain in status

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the UK government has finally classified datacentres as critical national infrastructure – we ask, what took it so long? We assess the impact of the EU’s new energy efficiency rules on datacentre operators. And we discuss the power of information and diversity with the chief data officer at Legal & General. Read the issue now. Continue Reading