Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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11 Jul 2024
Dutch research firm TNO pictures the SOC of the future
In only a few years, security operations centres will have a different design and layout, and far fewer will remain Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2024
Changes needed for SOCs and CSIRTs, claims Dutch research institute
Cyber security specialists need a game-changer to keep up with their adversaries, who increasingly use automation and AI for their attacks Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2018
NCSC issues core questions to help boards assess cyber risk
The National Cyber Security Centre has published its first in a series of guidance for board members which highlights what businesses should be asking security teams Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2018
FCA warns it cannot manage financial crime risks without sharing data with EU
FCA admits it will be unable to manage financial crime effectively if it cannot share data with EU authorities. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2018
Two-thirds of emails not clean, says research
Two-thirds of emails don't make it to the inbox because security systems consider them unsafe, according to research Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: Four key steps to managing software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost-effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2018
Higher education sector's poor response to cyber threats laid bare in EfficientIP report
The 2018 EfficientIP Global DNS Report shines a light on how ill-prepared the higher education sector is for handling cyber threats Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: Four steps to managing software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost-effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2018
British Airways data breach: Security researchers name suspects and query attack timeline
Security researchers claim to have pinpointed the cause and perpetrators of the British Airways data breach, and also claim the attackers may have had access to its customer data for far longer than previously thought Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2018
Cyber criminals outspend businesses in cyber security battle
Cybercriminals are flexing their financial might and UK organisations are facing more attacks as a result Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: Balancing cost and risk in software vulnerability management
What is the most practical and cost-effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: No shortcuts to addressing software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2018
North Korean programmer charged for WannaCry attacks
The US has charged a member of a group of North Korean hackers linked to the WannaCry, Sony Pictures and other cyber attacks around the world Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2018
Ransomware down, but not out, report reveals
Cryptojacking has taken over from ransomware as the top money spinner for cyber criminals, but the threat is not over and spam is also seeing a resurgence as an attack method, a report reveals Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2018
BA praised for swift GDPR-aligned action on data breach
British Airways has been praised for its swift response to a customer data breach, which could be the first test case under the EU’s GDPR and new UK GDPR-aligned data protection laws Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2018
Chrome 69 security improvements welcomed
The cyber security community has welcomed the improvements in the latest version of the Chrome browser, especially when it comes to generating strong, unique passwords Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: How to manage software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2018
Half a million UK firms hit by CEO fraud, Lloyds Bank estimates
Nearly 500,000 UK businesses are being hit by impersonation fraud, according to estimations by Lloyds Bank, with the legal sector most at risk Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2018
People top target for cyber attackers, report confirms
As security controls have improved, cyber attackers are increasingly focusing their efforts on people within organisations as a way into corporate IT systems, a report confirms Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: How to achieve software hygiene
What is the most practical and cost-effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: Eight controls to manage software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2018
UK and allies call for backdoors in encryption products
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance is calling on tech firms to include backdoors in their encrypted products to give access to law enforcement authorities or face various measures Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Sep 2018
Power play – how GE builds digital into its products
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to Bill Ruh, the head of GE Digital about how the business has changed to focus on customer outcomes following a change in senior leadership. The company is exploring new industries to take its Predix platform, such as the hospitality sector. We look at the problems of implementing SAP S/4 Hana and speak to experts about how to maximise success. We also explore the challenges of networking microservices. Our CIO interview is PayPoint CIO Jon Marchant. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: Follow good practice to reduce risk of software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2018
Security Serious Week to feature flash mob event
“Flash mob” event will create a human collage, highlighting cyber security advice Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2018
Fraudulent money transfers are top aim of business email compromise
Business email compromise is increasingly popular with cyber criminals to steal money and information as well as spread malware, security researchers find Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2018
Cobalt cyber heist group mounts new campaign
Security researchers discover new campaign using two malicious links to double the chances of infection, which is believed to be linked to a notorious cyber crime group Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2018
Machine identity management crisis looming
Managing machine identities is looming as the next big security challenge, a study reveals, with few organisations capable of protecting them as they increasingly form the basis of online communications Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2018
Fourth man jailed for iCloud celebrity hacking
The final hacker charged with leaking nude images of female celebrities in 2014 has been jailed Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2018
Improving security is top driver for ISO 27001
Organisations are implementing the ISO 27001 standard in recognition of the fact that cyber attacks are increasingly inevitable and that it is best to be well-prepared to fend off attacks and mitigate their effect Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2018
Security teams and C-suite exec views not aligned
There are key differences and potential challenges when it comes to security teams and C-suite executives communicating and aligning about cyber threats, a study shows Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
Cyber attackers switching to covert tactics
Cyber criminals are moving away from mass, high-profile attacks to ones that are stealthy and more subtle – as well as attacks targeting systems typically used in critical infrastructure, researchers say Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
Sharp rise in business email compromise
Cyber attackers are expanding their attack methods to steal money and to gain access to corporate and employee data, a report reveals Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2018
UK universities targeted by Iranian hackers
UK universities are among those targeted by a cyber threat group associated with the Iranian government Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2018
North Koreans add Mac OS to cryptocurrency-stealing malware attacks
A North Korean hacking group is targeting cryptocurrency exchanges using Trojanised cryptocurrency trading software designed for both Microsoft’s Windows and Apple’s Mac OS, say researchers Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2018
Cryptographic agility is key to post-quantum security
Although post-quantum security is not an issue for all organisations today, an expert believes that those needing to ensure data is secure for decades to come should aim to achieve cryptographic agility above all else Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2018
Apache Struts users urged to update due to new security flaw
Another security flaw has been discovered in the Apache Struts, which was at the heart of the massive Equifax data breach in 2017 Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2018
European cloud adopters still lack basic security
Despite outpacing the rest of the world, the majority of organisations adopting cloud in Europe, the Middle East and Africa lack basic security, a report reveals Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2018
Superdrug denies data breach
Superdrug has warned online customers it believes may have had personal details exposed, but claims its systems were not compromised, in what could be the first GDPR-related extortion attempt Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2018
New Zealand to run national cyber security exercise
The island-nation will test the resilience of its critical infrastructure in November 2018, bringing together multiple agencies to protect assets of national significance Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2018
Online crime costs more than $1m a minute
More than $1m is lost to cyber crime every minute, a report reveals, underlining the increasing and significant threats businesses face online Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2018
Retail and finance top cyber targets
Retail and finance remain the top cyber attack targets, but the second quarter also saw a spike in attacks against the manufacturing industry and an increase in remote desktop attacks, a report reveals Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2018
Microsoft announces free election cyber defence tools
Microsoft has revealed it recently disrupted domains associated with a Russian cyber attack group believed to be targeting US political groups ahead of the midterm elections Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2018
NHS trusts lose nearly 10,000 patient records a year
Report calls for NHS trusts to work to abolish handwritten notes in hospitals to prevent loss of personal documents and to introduce a patient identity protocol Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2018
Planned Australian law raises tech firms’ security concerns
A digital industry group representing some of the world’s largest tech firms is opposed to proposed Australian laws aimed at compelling them to help security agencies and police Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2018
Cyber Security Challenge UK to scale up
Cybersecurity Challenge UK plans to scale up its events and its role in coordinating UK industry efforts to attract talented people to the cyber security profession Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2018
Apple confirms teen hacker took no customer data
Teenage “fan” who broke into Apple’s mainframe from his home in Melbourne is believed to have downloaded 90GB of secure files, but no customer data Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
Trump sparks speculation after repealing cyber attack restraints
The US president has sparked speculation about US policy on launching cyber attacks by repealing Obama-era restraints, underlining the need for international rules on cyber warfare Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
Global infosec spending to top $114bn in 2018, says Gartner
The need for improved detection, response and privacy is driving the demand for security products and services in response to security risks, business needs and industry changes, Gartner reveals Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
Inside DevOps, containers and enterprise security
Global corporates are waking up to containers and orchestrated containerisation for software development that is fast and safe. Computer Weekly looks at the best approach to ensure security is not compromised along the way Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
Google Chrome flaw puts privacy at risk
Imperva security researcher urges Google Chrome users to update to the latest version after discovering a vulnerability that could be exploited to uncover private data Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2018
ICS security at risk in key verticals, report shows
The security of industrial control systems (ICS) is at risk in key verticals due to under staffing, under investment and human error, a report reveals Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2018
Intel releases fix for latest chip security flaws
Businesses and consumers are advised to download security updates from Intel for new security flaws that could allow attackers to access protected data, but some cloud providers could see a performance impact Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
Businesses urged to patch Microsoft flaw allowing MFA bypass
Security researchers are urging enterprises to update their software after the discovery of a vulnerability that could undermine the security provided by multifactor authentication Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Aug 2018
Security Think Tank: Outsource security operations, not control
What critical security controls can be outsourced and how do organisations, SMEs in particular, maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2018
Consumers accept fraud danger as online shopping increases, research finds
The majority of UK consumers see the threat of online fraud as “inevitable” as e-commerce popularity rises Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2018
Phishing remains top fraud enabler, RSA reports
Phishing is the most popular way of enabling fraud for cyber criminals, who are also increasingly using rogue mobile apps, mobile browsers and social media, a report reveals Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Aug 2018
Cyber attackers target infrastructure
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out about the growing sophistication of cyber attackers who specialise in industrial control systems. They are fast, efficient and able to move between IT and OT environments. We also discover how few businesses in general are reporting cyber crime, as they should. The issue also tracks Google’s playing court to the C-suite, with respect to cloud computing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2018
FBI warns of global ATM cyber crime spree
The FBI has issued a warning to banks that cyber criminals are planning to steal millions in a coordinated worldwide attack on cash machines Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2018
Banks lead in digital era fraud detection
All e-commerce businesses should follow the banks’ lead in how to detect fraud in the digital era, says RSA fraud and risk expert Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2018
Most security pros concerned about election infrastructure
A majority of information security professionals believe that election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyber attack, a survey shows Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2018
UK firms concerned about cyber arms race
Continuous investment and activity are key in the cyber arms race, according to Databarracks, as research shows UK firms are worried about keeping up with security challenges Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2018
Millions of businesses vulnerable to fax-based cyber attack
Hackers could exploit security vulnerabilities in fax machines to launch cyber attacks in millions of organisations around the world, researchers warn, underlining the need for cyber resilience Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2018
Over 146 billion records to be stolen over next five years
The US will bear the brunt of data exfiltration efforts by cyber criminals, though Asia-Pacific nations such as Singapore will not be spared Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2018
Mimecast extends core email security to enable cyber resilience
Mimecast continues to widen its cyber security capability through in-house development and strategic acquisition, as well as extend its core email security technologies to all other areas it applies Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2018
NCR patches ATM vulnerabilities
NCR has patched ATM vulnerabilities discovered by Positive Technologies Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2018
Under half of firms use vulnerability assessments
Less than half of organisations base their cyber defences on strategic vulnerability assessments, and a third of these do the bare minimum to meet compliance requirements, a study shows Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2018
Smart cities a tempting target for cyber attackers
Smart cities are an attractive target for cyber attackers because of the growing number of connected systems embedded throughout their infrastructure Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Aug 2018
CW Benelux: Netherlands to experiment with self-driving trains
In this issue, read how Dutch railway operator ProRail will test self-driving trains on a small set of railroad tracks to learn if they can be part of the country’s notoriously busy network. Also, find out how a network of smart towns and cities is growing in the Netherlands, and why Dutch organisations are being urged to unite to fight DDoS attacks. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2018
Brace for more Triton-like attacks, researchers warn
The world has not seen the last of industrial control system (ICS) attacks like Triton, researchers have warned Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2018
Incomplete visibility a top security failing
Incomplete visibility of IT environments is among the most common basic enterprise security failings, as most organisations are still failing to achieve basic cyber security hygiene, a survey reveals Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2018
Check Point warns of WhatsApp vulnerabilities
Researchers are warning of vulnerabilities in WhatsApp that allow threat actors to intercept and manipulate messages sent in a group chat Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2018
Cyber security double agents most common in the UK
Cyber security professionals who alternate between criminal and legitimate activities or move full-time into cyber criminal activity are more common in the UK than other countries, a report reveals Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2018
Australia calls for interventionist approach in new cyber agenda
The Australian government is forming a cyber defence network comprising security agencies and private sector partners to support a more interventionist approach towards cyber security Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2018
AI security hype putting businesses at risk
The hype around artificial intelligence may be putting businesses at risk, according to a study that found most IT decision-makers believe AI is the answer to all cyber security challenges Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2018
Lack of Dmarc email validation puts brands and customers at risk
There is a worldwide lack of Dmarc email validation to defend against fraud and phishing attacks, putting organisations and customers at risk, a study shows Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2018
Industrial control systems a specialised cyber target
Cyber attackers specialising in industrial control systems are fast, efficient and able to move between IT and OT environments, a study has revealed Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Aug 2018
Security Think Tank: Outsource responsibility, not accountability
What critical security controls can be outsourced and how do organisations, SMEs in particular, maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2018
Mobile banking Trojans reach all-time high
Mobile banking Trojans topped the list of cyber threats in the second quarter of the year, according to research by Kaspersky Lab Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2018
Virus outbreak at iPhone chip plant could delay shipments
A computer virus at an iPhone chip manufacturing plant could delay shipments of Apple’s latest smartphones, but the impact will be limited, say analysts Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2018
Alibaba Cloud makes deeper inroads into Malaysia
The Chinese cloud supplier’s second availability zone and upcoming DDoS scrubbing centre in Malaysia comes on the heels of growing investments in the Southeast Asian nation Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Aug 2018
Security Think Tank: Almost all security can be outsourced, but not the risk
What critical security controls can be outsourced and how do organisations, SMEs in particular, maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2018
UK security centre to launch IoT security standard
The London-based Centre for Strategic Cyber Space and Security Science is working on an internet of things security standard and has roped in participants from eight markets Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2018
Google to alert firms of state-sponsored attacks on G Suite users
As cyber security increasingly becomes a market differentiator, Google has announced that businesses using G Suite cloud-based software can opt in to cyber attack alerts Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Aug 2018
Security Think Tank: Risk tolerance key to security outsourcing policy
What critical security controls can be outsourced, and how do organisations – SMEs in particular – maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2018
Gorgon Group shows simple cyber attacks remain effective
A highly effective cyber attack group that appears to be based in Pakistan is carrying out targeted attacks against nation states at the same time as criminal operations, researchers have found Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2018
Reddit breach exposes 2FA flaws
Reddit has reported a password breach despite using 2FA, exposing the weaknesses of two-factor authentication based on mobile text messages Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2018
GDPR harmonised with local laws in Nordic EU states
Sweden provides an interesting challenge for the European Union’s data protection regulation due to its laws around freedom of press and free speech Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2018
Three Carbanak cyber heist gang members arrested
Three alleged members of the Carbanak gang believed to be responsible for more than 100 cyber heists worldwide have been arrested, US authorities have announced Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Aug 2018
Security Think Tank: Top things to consider in security outsourcing
What critical security controls can be outsourced, and how do organisations – SMEs in particular – maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2018
Bromium evolves virtualisation-based security
Virtualisation-based security firm Bromium has evolved its technology to offer bidirectional protection for applications and underlying operating systems Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2018
Top dark web indicators of compromise
There are 10 common activities on the dark web that indicate a data breach or some other security compromise has taken place, according to a specialist monitoring firm Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: A risk-based approach to security outsourcing
What critical security controls can be outsourced and how do organisations, SMEs in particular, maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2018
SamSam ransomware reaps $5.9m and counting
In just two and a half years, SamSam campaigns are believed to have netted nearly $6m for cyber criminals, an analysis of this adaptive and evasive strain of active ransomware reveals Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2018
Cyber security top priority for aircraft makers, says Airbus
There is a high level of collaboration in the aircraft industry on cyber security, but not all other industries are at the same level, according to an industry veteran at multinational aerospace and defence firm Airbus Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2018
Australia’s health sector reports most data breaches again
In the first full quarter since Australia’s mandatory breach disclosure scheme came into effect, healthcare providers reported the most data breaches amid controversy over the national health record system Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2018
Pentagon flags risky software suppliers
The Pentagon has drawn up a list of software suppliers that it wants the US military and defence contractors to avoid due to fears of risks to national security Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: Not all security service providers are created equal
What critical security controls can be outsourced, and how do organisations, SMEs in particular, maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2018
Search begins for UK’s cyber security Unsung Heroes
The Security Serious cyber awareness campaign has opened nominations for the third annual cyber security Unsung Heroes awards Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2018
Burden of data protection rests on firms and governments
A senior executive at Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency stressed the role of corporate data governance and government regulations in raising the bar on cyber security Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2018
Post-quantum security on Airbus’s radar
With quantum computing on the horizon, multinational aerospace and defence firm Airbus is among those organisations that are looking at evolving their cryptography capabilities to stay ahead of technology Continue Reading
