Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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News
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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News
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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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Aug 2018
NCR patches ATM vulnerabilities
NCR has patched ATM vulnerabilities discovered by Positive Technologies Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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
By- Vladimir Jirasek, Foresight Cyber
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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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
By- Emma Bickerstaffe, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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News
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
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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
By- Bruce Beam , (ISC)²
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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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News
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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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jul 2018
Fileless malware a growing trend, warns McAfee
Cyber attackers are increasingly moving away from traditional malware to using trusted Windows executables to invade systems and breach corporate networks, say security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jul 2018
Hackers targeting software supply chains, US report warns
A US government report on cyber espionage by China, Russia and Iran says software supply chains are increasingly under attack Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Jul 2018
Brace for PowerGhost cryptominer, warns Kaspersky Lab
Corporate networks are the target of a new illicit cryptocurrency mining malware that is difficult to detect and eradicate, security researchers warn Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Jul 2018
Crest report highlights need for bug bounty best practice
A lack of best practice guidelines for bug bounties is leaving researchers, organisations and bounty platforms confused and at risk, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2018
Software development remains insecure
The prevalence of common and well-known web-based vulnerabilities underlines the need for better education around secure software development Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Jul 2018
Cyber security vulnerability concerns skyrocket
Security professionals are more worried about data breaches and cyber attacks than they were a year ago, with most fearing that Meltdown-Spectre attacks are becoming the norm Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2018
Dark web cyber crime markets thriving
The market for cyber criminals’ services is thriving on the dark web, research reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2018
ERP applications are under cyber attack, research confirms
ERP applications are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, hacktivists and nation-state actors, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2018
Apache OpenWhisk users urged to patch
IBM has patched vulnerabilities in its Cloud Functions service that is based on Apache OpenWhisk in response to vulnerability disclosures, and all other users are urged to do the same Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2018
Application attacks demand new security approach
Applying security software updates is an ineffective way to deal with application layer cyber attacks and businesses should change their approach, security experts advise Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2018
Ransomware concern drops despite being top cost
Fewer organisations are worried about ransomware even though it remains one of the most costly cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2018
Australian energy sector caught in security catch-22
With regulators unwilling to accept security investments that would lead to higher tariffs, there is a chance that Australia’s National Energy Market could face increased cyber risks Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
Top execs cyber security hypocrites, report shows
There is a critical disconnect between the cyber security behaviour that top executives recommend and the way they behave themselves, while many firms do not know where their data lives and moves, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Jul 2018
Most firms have software security vulnerability
Most firms have a software vulnerability that can be exploited by cyber attackers, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Jul 2018
Singapore public healthcare sector limits internet use
Healthcare workers who require internet access will have to use separate internet workstations following an unprecedented attack on Singapore’s public healthcare system Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
23 Jul 2018
Zero trust security model boosts business confidence
Organisations that combine the zero trust security model with next-gen access are more confident about meeting access control challenges, a study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
23 Jul 2018
Cyber security: A work in progress
Piers Wilson, director of the Institute of Information Security Professionals, reflects on the findings of the latest IISP industry survey and suggests there is still more work to do Continue Reading
By- Piers Wilson, IISP
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News
20 Jul 2018
Huge Singapore data breach shows need for new approach
A major data breach in Singapore underlines the need for a new approach to protecting critical data and applications, say security experts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Jul 2018
GDPR drives down UK insider threat
The insider threat in European countries is falling post-General Data Protection Regulation, but continues to rise in the US, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Jul 2018
NCSC report underlines cyber threat for legal firms
Legal firms are a top target for cyber attackers, the latest report from the National Cyber Security Centre shows, emphasising the need for comprehensive cyber defence capabilities Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Jul 2018
UK alerted to potential cyber risks of Huawei equipment
A report has raised concerns about the shortcomings of Huawei engineering processes, which it says could put UK telecommunications networks at risk Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jul 2018
Cyber criminals use fake domains to scam businesses
UK police are warning businesses that cyber criminals are using fake domains to scam businesses out of hundreds of thousands of pounds Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jul 2018
CNI sector lacks cyber security skills, government warned
The UK’s critical national infrastructure sector is being negatively impacted by the lack of cyber security skills, a report warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jul 2018
Collaborative alliance to advance UK’s cyber security profession
Leading UK organisations in cyber security have united to develop a national professional body in the field Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2018
CW ASEAN: Defend against disruption
The security of industrial control systems (ICS) has come under the spotlight with several high-profile incidents affecting power plants and other critical infrastructure in recent years. What are the threats to these systems in ASEAN, and what is the common approach to securing ICS systems? In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ICS operators are improving the visibility of ICS environments without jeopardizing operations, addressing security vulnerabilities and enhancing cooperation between IT and operational technology teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
Retail cyber security spending ineffective as breaches rise
Cyber attacks on the retail sector are increasing, and although most retailers plan to increase cyber security spending, planned investments are unlikely to be effective, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jul 2018
Deloitte launches EMEA-wide initiative to close cyber security gender gap
Professional services organisation Deloitte expands its UK efforts to encourage more women into cyber security to cover the EMEA area Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jul 2018
Singapore to bolster threat intelligence sharing in financial sector
Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency has partnered the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Centre to glean cyber threat intelligence for the country’s financial industry Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
18 Jul 2018
Spectre variant gives buffer overflow a new twist
New variants of the Spectre microprocessor bugs use buffer overflow-style attacks to run malicious code Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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17 Jul 2018
Most airports not protected from cyber threats
The chairman of the Israel Airports Authority paints a dismal picture of the state of cyber security in aviation, and offers advice on what can be done to avert the next disaster. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2018
How Australia is keeping pace with ICS threats
Besides bridging the security gap between IT and operational technology teams, Australia is driving efforts to bolster the security of IoT devices Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jul 2018
An insider’s look into the dark web
A principal research scientist at Sophos offers a glimpse into the abysses of the dark web in a bid to uncover what cyber crooks are up to Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Jul 2018
Cryptominers plateau while backdoors shoot up
Illicit cryptocurrency mining appears to be slowing down, but backdoors increased rapidly in the second quarter of the year, a report warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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17 Jul 2018
Cyber resilience key to securing industrial control systems
Operators of industrial control systems can build greater cyber resilience by getting IT and operational technology teams to work more closely together and improving the visibility of their infrastructure, among other security measures. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2018
Most airports not protected from cyber threats
The chairman of the Israel Airports Authority paints a dismal picture of the state of cyber security in aviation, and offers advice on what can be done to avert the next disaster. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2018
APAC organisations could lose $1.75tn from cyber attacks
A study by Frost and Sullivan has found that losses from cyber security incidents could account for 7% of the region’s GDP in 2017 Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
A third of organisations do not have a security expert, survey shows
Around a third of organisations are vulnerable to cyber attacks due to a lack of dedicated in-house cyber security experts, finds Gartner survey Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Jul 2018
Mobile devices lost in London underline security risk
The security risk of lost mobile devices is underlined by the fact that almost 26,000 mobile phones and computing devices were lost in London in the past year alone Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
16 Jul 2018
Russian cyber attacks show need for international rules
Russian cyber attacks aimed at influencing foreign elections highlight the need for the international community to agree on rules of conduct and punitive consequences Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
13 Jul 2018
Matching disaster recovery to cyber threats
While it is important to take steps to prevent cyber attacks, they can still happen. That is why disaster recovery practices are equally critical Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2018
Hackers increasingly targeting cloud infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure is a growing target for cyber attackers because of available computing resources, as well as the repositories of valuable data, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
12 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: A good password policy alone is not enough
In light of the fact that complex passwords are not as strong as most people think and that most password strategies inevitably lead to people following them blindly, what actually makes a good password and when is a password alone not enough? Continue Reading
By- Bruce Beam , (ISC)²
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News
12 Jul 2018
Cyber attackers cashing in on ‘hidden’ attack surface
Cyber attackers are cashing in on organisations’ lack of visibility into all online interactions that can involve multiple third parties, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
12 Jul 2018
An exciting time to be in cyber security innovation
Cyber security innovation has received a £1.35m shot in the arm from the UK government with the opening of a new innovation centre in London. Computer Weekly looks at why now is a good time to be working and innovating in this industry Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Jul 2018
White-hat hackers find record number of vulnerabilities
White-hat hackers are finding more vulnerabilities than ever before, with crowdsourced security testing continuing to gain popularity, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
11 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: Cracking the code – what makes a good password?
In light of the fact complex passwords are not as strong as most people think, and that most password strategies inevitably lead to people following them blindly, what actually makes a good password and when is a password alone not enough? Continue Reading
By- Ramsés Gallego, Isaca
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News
11 Jul 2018
UK firms too confident about cyber security
Three-quarters of UK companies say their cyber protection is above average, and nearly half think they are a “top performer” despite the growth in data breaches Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Jul 2018
Hidden costs of data breaches difficult to manage, study finds
The full cost of “mega breaches” can be up to £264m, with the average UK data breach costing £2.69m, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Jul 2018
Corporate networks vulnerable to insider attacks, report finds
Researchers found that 100% of corporate networks tested in 2017 were vulnerable to insider attacks, with Wi-Fi networks and employees among the top areas of weakness Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
10 Jul 2018
Cyber crime: why business should report it as soon as possible
Cyber crime is affecting a growing number of businesses, yet few are reporting it. Computer Weekly lifts the veil on cyber crime reporting, looking at the who, what, when, where, how and why Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
10 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: Some basic password guidelines
In light of the fact that complex passwords are not as strong as most people think and that most password strategies inevitably lead to people following them blindly, what actually makes a good password and when is a password alone not enough? Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2018
Collaborative taskforce launches security intelligence network
BAE Systems, Vodafone, cyber security incubator CyLon and other partners have joined forces in unveiling a manifesto for safeguarding society in the digital age Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
09 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: Passwords alone are not good enough
In the light of the fact that complex passwords are not as strong as most people think, and that most password strategies inevitably lead to people following them blindly, what actually makes a good password and when is a password alone not enough? Continue Reading
By- Emma Bickerstaffe, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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News
09 Jul 2018
Inside one of the world’s largest bug bounty programmes
Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative may be the top external supplier of software bug reporting for Microsoft and Adobe, but that does not mean it purchases every type of bug Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
06 Jul 2018
Infosec community welcomes bank sector focus on cyber resilience
The information security community has welcomed regulators’ call on the banking industry to demonstrate their capability to respond to cyber attacks because it highlights the importance of cyber resilience for all businesses Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
06 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: Firms need to support good password practices
In the light of the fact that complex passwords are not as strong as most people think and that most password strategies inevitably lead to people following them blindly, what actually makes a good password and when is a password alone not enough? Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
How changes in retail law could affect customer experience
New payments regulations could increase the amount of times customers will need to use two-factor authentication to make a purchase, potentially putting a strain on customer experience, according to MasterCard Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Opinion
05 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: How to create good passwords and add security layers
In light of the fact complex passwords are not as strong as most people think and most password strategies inevitably lead to people following them blindly, what actually makes a good password - and when is a password alone not enough? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
05 Jul 2018
Beware blockchain security blindspots, warns RSA
Companies need to ensure that rushed blockchain and other new technology projects are not introducing security vulnerabilities by gaining granular visibility of network activity, according to RSA Security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst