Hackers and cybercrime prevention
Web security 101: Keeping hackers at bay
Many people assume that they are untouchable when browsing the web. Many people are wrong. It's impossible to be completely safe whilst online, but there are some simple methods to help increase your web security.
News : Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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January 21, 2019
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Name and shame firms with poor cyber security, government told
The government should name and shame companies whose cyber security measures fail to protect consumers’ data and firms should implement Active Cyber Defence, an academic report urges
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January 21, 2019
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Public procurement key to cyber security
Using public procurement as a means of boosting cyber security is the top recommendation for 2019, according to a report based on expert views
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January 18, 2019
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Five issues for SMEs to consider when adopting encryption
Encryption is still considered difficult to deploy and use as a data protection method, especially by small businesses, but considering five key factors can make adoption easier, says Becrypt
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January 17, 2019
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Breach of nearly 2.7 billion records underlines password flaws
Potentially the biggest personal data breach to date from thousands of sources, some possibly breached as far back as 2008, illustrates the deeply flawed nature of password-based authentication, say industry commentators
In Depth : Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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The rise of DevSecOps
The increasing complexity of security threats facing enterprises is leading to DevSecOps approaches, which combine operations and development with security, so that all business units are involved in security operations Continue Reading
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The future of network-connected device security
The proliferation of poorly secured network-connected devices has prompted the UK government to publish new best practice guidelines. Do these go far enough? Continue Reading
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IBM pushes boundaries of AI, but insists companies take an ethical approach
Researchers at IBM are pushing the boundaries of what artificial intelligence and machine learning can do, but remain wary of the ethical implications that accompany the proliferation of this technology Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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COI report offers stark reminder on cyber hygiene
The Singapore government’s Committee of Inquiry (COI) that looked into the unprecedented cyber attack on SingHealth’s IT systems released a public report this week, detailing security lapses ... Continue Reading
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E-commerce in APAC is thriving, but so is online fraud
E-commerce in Asia-Pacific is booming, with 71% of consumers in the region already shopping online. But so is the risk of fraud, with one in five consumers falling victim, according to new report ... Continue Reading
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Do ISPs need to do more to protect their users from scams?
Are Britain’s internet service providers (ISPs) coming up short when it comes to helping their less tech-savvy users protect themselves against the scourge of telephone scams and online fraud? In a ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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Security Think Tank: Cloud tech helps to protect advanced networks
How can organisations combine software-defined networking, containerisation and encryption to prevent rogue code from running freely across a corporate network? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Walk before you run
How can organisations combine software-defined networking, containerisation and encryption to prevent rogue code from running freely across a corporate network? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Apply different techniques to safeguard against rogue code
How can organisations combine software-defined networking, containerisation and encryption to prevent rogue code from running freely across a corporate network? Continue Reading
Videos : Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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Video: Lauri Love – why we need volunteers to fight malware
Lauri Love talks to Computer Weekly about plans to collaborate with others to tackle malware and use cryptocurrencies to create new ways for businesses to work
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Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT.
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2017 IT Priority Study: Trends in the EMEA security market
Find out what security initiatives IT decision makers are planning in 2017