Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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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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News
10 Feb 2025
Apple: British techies to advise on âdevastatingâ UK global crypto power grab
A hitherto unknown British organisation â which even the government may have forgotten about â is about to be drawn into a global technical and financial battle, facing threats from Apple to pull out of the UK Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2019
The Security Interviews: Do cyber weapons need a Geneva Convention?
On a cold afternoon in Finland, F-Secureâs Mikko Hypponen discusses cyber weapons and nation state threats, and explains why arms limitations treaties might one day expand to include malware and other threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Nov 2019
Top APAC security predictions for 2020
More attacks on critical infrastructure, supply chain vulnerabilities and file-less attacks are some of the security threats that enterprises should keep an eye on next year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Nov 2019
Security skills gap will take a decade to fill
The British education systems cannot move fast enough to address the security skills crisis, and in the absence of government action increased reliance on automation may be the least worst solution Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Video
26 Nov 2019
CW500 Interview: Jonathan Moreira, CTO of PrimaryBid.com
In this CW500 video, Jonathan Moreira, CTO of PrimaryBid.com, gives a fintech startupâs perspective on the security challenges small businesses can face when adopting new technologies. Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
General Election 2019: The Conservativesâ technology policies and digital plans
With the UK gearing up for its third general election in four years, Computer Weekly outlines the Conservative and Unionist Partyâs main technology policies and digital plans, as laid out in its manifesto Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
AI may open dangerous new frontiers in geopolitics
Truly artificial intelligence has the potential to provoke an international geopolitical crisis, warns F-Secureâs Mikko Hypponen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
Conservatives propose national cyber crime force
Manifesto also says Tories would âempower the police to safely use new technologies like biometrics and artificial intelligence, along with the use of DNA, within a strict legal frameworkâ Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Video
22 Nov 2019
CW500 Interview: Paddy Francis, CTO, Airbus CyberSecurity
In this CW500 video, Paddy Francis, CTO, Airbus CyberSecurity shares his advice and experiences of keeping tabs on security when trying to introduce emerging digital technologies into large organisations. Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
Mystery surrounds leak of four billion user records
Threat researchers uncover four billion user records on a wide-open Elasticsearch server but who left them there is a mystery Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
Some 29,000 UK web domains suspended for criminal activity
Domain suspensions for criminal activity over the past year has dropped for the first time since 2014 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Nov 2019
Labour pledges review of NCSC in UK security overhaul
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre may get expanded powers under a Labour government Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
21 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Stopping data leaks in the cloud
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
By- Cath Goulding, Nominet
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News
21 Nov 2019
F-Secureâs Blackfin challenges perceptions of how AIs think
New research project aims to develop adaptive, autonomous and collaborative AI agents, and challenges the notion that machine intelligence should merely mimic human intelligence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
21 Nov 2019
CW Nordics: Automation pays off for Swedenâs social workers
Software robots are freeing up time for social workers in Sweden to help benefits claimants find employment and to receive the money they are entitled to. Also in this issue, read how Swedenâs SEB bank is using a Google-inspired, cloud-native core banking platform, and why India is leading the pack when it comes to IT outsourcing from the Nordic countries. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2019
Mimecast blocked 99 billion suspicious emails in third quarter
Latest threat intelligence report reveals the scale of the threat posed by malicious emails, with the transport, legal and financial sectors hit hardest Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Nov 2019
Massive increase in fraud attacks on TSB customers during IT meltdown
There was a massive spike in attempts by fraudsters to steal from TSB customers when the bankâs IT systems failed in 2018 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Nov 2019
Carbon Black to open Australia datacentre in 2020
Australia datacentre comes on the heels of VMwareâs acquisition of Carbon Black and will serve organisations with data sovereignty requirements Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 Nov 2019
Public sector risks downplayed by senior IT leaders
Sophos reveals a significant cyber security perception gap between senior IT and security leaders in the public sector and their front-line teams Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Macyâs Magecart breach presages Christmas fraud spike
US retailer Macyâs admits some customer data was accessed by unknown actors during a week-long Magecart attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Anti-stalkerware coalition calls time on intrusive abusers
New coalition plans to tackle the scourge of stalkerware as a tool of domestic and other forms of abuse Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Businesses failing to wipe data from old endpoints
Organisations are not taking adequate precautions to sanitise data held on endpoints when refreshing their PC or mobile device estates Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Managed services fuelling APAC security market
Spending on managed security services will account for almost half of Asia-Pacificâs cyber security market by 2023, as global and local providers shore up their offerings in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
19 Nov 2019
Is facial recognition happening too fast?
In this weekâs Computer Weekly, as the information commissioner calls on police forces to slow down the introduction of facial recognition, we examine the issues. We look at what the use of DevOps methods means for storage strategy. And we talk to Microsoftâs global cyber security chief. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2019
Notorious hackers claim responsibility for Labour DDoS
Hackers claiming to represent Lizard Squad say they were behind a distributed denial of service attack on the UKâs Labour Party Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Nov 2019
Home Office Brexit app contains multiple security flaws
The Home Officeâs Brexit app may be putting EU citizensâ personal data at risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Nov 2019
Cyber criminals tool up for Christmas fraud season
Organised criminals are trying to cash in on the festive retail boom with both brand new and tried-and-tested techniques Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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14 Nov 2019
Collaborative security approaches underpin container success
Containers are helping organisations to accelerate age-old software development approaches, but success is underpinned by a constant and team-wide attention to security. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2019
What the EUâs decision on Facebook means for social media
Recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union will have global implications for social media companies and any organisations that host online content Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2019
11 new 5G hacks enable user device tracking and monitoring
Researchers at Purdue University and the University of Iowa publish details of several new 5G mobile network vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Nov 2019
Attack on Labour shows need for DDoS defence but should alarm few
After being hit by two DDoS attacks in the space of 24 hours, many commentators are convinced the UKâs Labour Party is the victim of foreign interference in the General Election campaign. It probably isnât Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
13 Nov 2019
Taking responsibility for security in the cloud
From accidental leaks to full-on data breaches, maintaining security across cloud services is becoming a headache for enterprises. What questions should organisations be asking of their cloud service provider and, ultimately, whose responsibility is cloud security anyway? Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2019
Cyber risk insurance is more than just insurance
Insurance companies such as Chubb are offering incident response services and security tools to help companies improve their cyber security posture and better cope with cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 Nov 2019
Nordic SMEs lack the money needed for cyber security
Businesses and governments in Denmark and Norway are working together to address a cyber security shortfall for SMEs in each country Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
12 Nov 2019
âRobustâ security foils cyber attack on Labour Party
Labour claims to have been the victim of a cyber attack, but says it is confident no data leaked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2019
IBM drums up quantum computing future
IBMâs head honcho, Ginni Rometty, welcomes Australiaâs Woodside Energy to the quantum computing fold through a partnership to harness the technology to shore up cyber security and plant operations Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2019
Security pros urged to get ahead of incoming BlueKeep exploits
The BlueKeep RDP vulnerability is beginning to be exploited in the wild, and security teams have no excuse for not trying to get in front of it, says Microsoft Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Nov 2019
Morrisons in new appeal over data breach fine
The Supreme Court has heard an appeal from retailer Morrisons as it attempts to overturn prior judgments holding it liable for a 2014 leak of employee data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Nov 2019
Amazon Ring video doorbell flaw left users open to attack
A vulnerability in Amazonâs Ring video doorbells left the internet-of-things devices open to a variety of attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Nov 2019
Saudis recruited Twitter employees to spy on critics
Court documents reveal how the Saudi Arabian government targeted Twitter employees as part of a coordinated effort to gather information on known dissidents Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Nov 2019
Trend Micro insider breach exposes need for data-centric protection
Simple measures could have saved consumer security product supplier from insider breach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Nov 2019
Global security workforce must more than double to meet demand
There are about 2.8 million cyber security professionals working today, and the world needs four million more Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Nov 2019
Professional cyber criminals command $75k per annum
An ill-advised career in cyber crime is potentially almost as well-paying as a job as a threat researcher in the industry, according to Tenable researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Nov 2019
Ransomware authors seeking new ways to avoid being spotted
Sector analysis from Sophos has revealed some insight into how malware authors are adapting to thwart cyber security controls Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Nov 2019
ICO launches data security campaign for UK General Election
Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham launches campaign to remind the public of their rights when personal data is used for political purposes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Nov 2019
EU patches 20-year-old open source vulnerability
Ethical hackers taking part in a bug bounty programme on behalf of the European Union have uncovered a 20-year-old vulnerability Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Nov 2019
General Election sees UK government defer âhigh-riskâ 5G tech supplier review
Decision on allowing so-called high-risk suppliers access to the UKâs market for 5G infrastructure delayed due to 12 December poll Continue Reading
By- Joe OâHalloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2019
Banks let customers down with mixed approaches to security
Treasury Committee report recommends new measures to tackle financial fraud Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Oct 2019
What will succeed the National Cyber Security Strategy?
As the National Cyber Security Strategy nears the end of its working life, the government is considering what comes next, and is asking probing questions of its successes and failures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Oct 2019
NordVPN enlists ethical hackers, launches bug bounty programme
Breached consumer VPN supplier details steps it is taking to shore up its cyber security posture after an unknown actor gained access to one of its servers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Oct 2019
Fancy Bear resumes Olympic hacks ahead of Tokyo games
Fancy Bear is back in action and once again targeting anti-doping bodies and sporting organisations, warns Microsoft Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
29 Oct 2019
IR35 reforms â the difficult decisions facing IT contractors
In this weekâs Computer Weekly, we examine the difficult choices facing UK IT contractors from the controversial IR35 tax reforms. Social engineering is a major source of cyber security attacks â we look at mitigation strategies. And the IT chief at Mercedes F1 explains what it takes to support a world championship team. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2019
Windows 7 upgrade haunts health service tech vision
Windows 7 issues at the NHS are making headlines, 15 months after the release of the review of how legacy IT was exploited by the WannaCry attack Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
24 Oct 2019
Know Fraud database became backlog dump
Reports to Action Fraud handled by City of London Policeâs National Fraud Intelligence Bureau were quarantined as security risk, finds HMâs Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
24 Oct 2019
Endpoint security is a procurement issue, says HP, IDC study
Report warns that buyers are falling at the first hurdle on security by not including it in their endpoint RFPs and tenders Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Oct 2019
ÂŁ4,000 bug bounty could have saved BA from record ICO fine
British Airways and others could have saved themselves millions of poundsâ worth of fines by having ethical hackers check their systems for simple vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Oct 2019
Take responsibility for cyber security basics, urges NCSC CEO
At the launch of its third annual review, NCSC head Ciaran Martin appealed for individuals and businesses to address the fundamentals of cyber security hygiene to help lighten the load Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Oct 2019
NordVPN blames datacentre provider for server breach
VPN provider insists no user data was compromised in a March 2018 server breach, and says its datacentre provider failed to inform it of the issue Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Oct 2019
Malware volumes decline, but risks are higher
More insidious and targeted strains of malware are going after high-quality targets, rather than a large volume of targets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Oct 2019
Attacker hit VPN firm Avast through its VPN
Avast has published details of how attackers attempted to gain access to its network over a five month period Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Oct 2019
Over-30s tend to do better at cyber security than younger colleagues
Attitudes to workplace cyber security differ by age group, but not in the way one might imagine, according to a new study by NTT Security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Oct 2019
Alleged state hackers adapting to cover their tracks, says NCSC
A group called Turla with suspected links to the Russian government stole Iranian tools and infrastructure to obscure the origins of attacks on multiple other countries, according to new evidence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Oct 2019
Sodinokibi emerging as a diverse, multi-vector threat to businesses
McAfee shares insight into the Sodinokibi ransomware campaign gleaned from its network of honeypots Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Oct 2019
Huge rise in rogue banking apps driving fraud attacks
Fraud perpetrated through fake mobile apps purporting to be from legitimate banks has seen a statistically significant spike, says RSA Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Oct 2019
Amazon consumer devices vulnerable to two-year-old exploit
Millions of older Amazon Echo and Kindle devices are still susceptible to a Wi-Fi vulnerability that was first disclosed in 2017 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Oct 2019
BEIS launches multimillion-pound security investment package
Government is making available more than ÂŁ50m to support a range of new cyber security initiatives and collaborations, including the latest phase of its Digital Security by Design programme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Oct 2019
NHSX could transform NHS security capabilities
The health sector is increasingly confident that NHSX can deliver a streamlined, effective cyber security policy for the health service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Oct 2019
Security threat landscape becomes more organised and business-like
Approaches to securing the enterprise need to change in the face of a rapidly maturing threat landscape Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Oct 2019
Pitney Bowes âconsidering optionsâ after malware attack
Mailing and shipping services firm in recovery mode after key systems were encrypted by a malware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Oct 2019
Attackers hunt iPhone jailbreakers in click fraud campaign
Research by Ciscoâs Talos threat intel unit has identified a new click fraud campaign targeting people looking to jailbreak their iPhone devices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Oct 2019
Researchers reveal the cyber campaign that built China's new airliner
CrowdStrike has published details of a coordinated campaign of cyber espionage and hacking, forced technology transfer and physical theft as China seeks to gain an advantage in the commercial aviation industry Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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14 Oct 2019
How to mitigate IoT security risks to tap business benefits
Security concerns are preventing many businesses from adopting IoT-based technologies, but with a bit of planning, the business benefits can be realised by mitigating the risk. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2019
The Security Interviews: Applying AI to Lego, and security
Ann Johnson, Microsoft corporate vice-president of cyber security, is on a mission to prove that artificial intelligence holds great promise for the security sector, and she has the analogies to back it up Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
10 Oct 2019
CW Middle East: Saudi banks trial biometrics in ATMs
Biometric and blockchain technologies are being used in tandem to provide ID verification at Saudi Arabian cash machines. Also read about the first government organisation in Bahrain to migrate to Amazon Web Services, and an interview with Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Oct 2019
Small business guide: How to keep your organisation secure from fraudsters and hackers
Doing a few things well can keep your organisation protected from common cyber attacks and fraudsters Continue Reading
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Podcast
09 Oct 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload â Episode 33
In this weekâs episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna and Clare McDonald are joined by Alex Scroxton to talk about cyber warfare and digital healthcare Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
09 Oct 2019
Security Think Tank: The operational approach to integrated risk management
How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision-making? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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E-Zine
08 Oct 2019
Showcasing the potential of 5G
In this weekâs Computer Weekly, we visit an ambitious trial in Bristol that is showcasing the possibilities offered by 5G roll-out. We look at how emerging automation technologies are enhancing the use of identity and access management tools. And we assess the Government Digital Service plan for transforming public services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2019
UK and US call on Facebook to walk back encryption plans
The US, Australian and UK governments have asked Facebook to ditch plans to deploy end-to-end encryption across Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Oct 2019
IT contractor charged over cyber attack on property valuation firm
Australian police charge 49-year-old man with stealing and posting more than 170,000 data records belonging to ASX-listed Landmark White on the dark web Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2019
LogRhythm touts unlimited data plan for SIEM systems
SIEM supplier introduces three-year, term-based pricing plan that lets enterprises ingest as much data as they want without breaking the bank Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 Oct 2019
Local authorities hit by 800 cyber attacks every hour
Local authorities and councils in the UK have reported being hit by more than 263 million cyber attacks in the first six months of this year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Oct 2019
New threat group behind Airbus cyber attacks, claim researchers
Context Information Securityâs threat intel and response teams says it has evidence that the recent supply chain attacks on Airbus are the work of a newly identified group called Avivore Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Oct 2019
Cyber war as big a threat as nuclear war, says ex-RSA head Coviello
Former RSA chairman Art Coviello has been speaking about the devastating potential of cyber weapons, and warned that humanity must learn from history in order to control them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Oct 2019
A security breach is inevitable, IT leaders warned
No matter how much IT security tech and training is in place, sophisticated, targeted attacks are going to breach company defences, Carbon Black warns Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 Oct 2019
Singapore outlines initiatives to tackle OT and IoT security
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has developed a blueprint to secure operational technology systems in critical sectors, among other measures to secure cyber-physical systems and the internet of things Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Sep 2019
Nodersok malware campaign is infecting thousands, Microsoft warns
Thousands of Windows endpoints in the US and Europe have been infected by a new fileless malware campaign in the past few weeks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Sep 2019
Five million DoorDash customersâ details lost in data breach
Takeaway delivery service was breached in May 2019, resulting in the data of millions of users and delivery drivers being stolen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2019
Attackers breached supplier systems to steal Airbus secrets
Airbus has been the subject of at least four major cyber attacks in the past 12 months, with contractors and suppliers targeted through their VPNs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2019
Overinvestment breeds overconfidence among security pros
CISOs have made an abundance of security investments in multiple suppliers, but this might not be the right approach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2019
Teen TalkTalk hacker accused of cryptocurrency fraud in US
Elliott Gunton, one of the teenage hackers who broke into TalkTalkâs systems in 2015, faces extradition to the US to face fraud charges Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2019
Instagram and WhatsApp â the new tools of social media propaganda
Facebook and Twitter have been cast as the villains of the piece, but social media disinformation and propaganda are evolving in new and alarming directions, say Oxford University researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Sep 2019
Latest Lorca cyber security challenge has IoT focus
Government-backed cyber security innovation centre Lorca has issued new challenges around connectivity for its next intake of scaleups Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Sep 2019
Singapore payment card data compromised by JavaScript sniffers
Raw data of thousands of payment cards issued by Singapore banks stolen by the online equivalent of a traditional card sniffer Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Sep 2019
GandCrab ransomware writers still active despite âretirementâ
Apparent links between an emerging ransomware family known as REvil and GandCrab suggests the GandCrab authors are keeping busy despite having âretiredâ in June Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Sep 2019
Enterprises exposed to data loss by cloud configuration errors
Only 1% of misconfigured cloud environments are spotted and attackers are capitalising on this, claims McAfee Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Sep 2019
Google pushes back on scale of YouTube phishing threat
Millions of YouTubers may be at risk after some high-profile influencers reported their accounts were compromised in an apparent phishing attack, but the platformâs owner, Google, is not so sure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Sep 2019
Universities tempting targets for cyber criminals, warns NCSC
As hundreds of thousands of students prepare for the new academic year, universities have been warned that they are at high risk of cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Sep 2019
WannaCry variants accidentally protecting against WannaCry
New variants of the infamous WannaCry malware continue to emerge, and many of them have accidentally turned themselves into a somewhat effective, although ill-advised, vaccine against infection Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Sep 2019
Emotet phishing botnet returns from summer vacation
The Emotet phishing trojan-turned-botnet is back in action after a three-and-a-half month break, say threat researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Sep 2019
Ecuador citizensâ data breach holds lessons for enterprises
What caused the mass breach of Ecuadorian citizensâ data, and what can businesses learn from it? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor