Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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News
30 Oct 2024
RedLine, Meta malwares meet their demise at hands of Dutch cops
A multinational action led by authorities in the Netherlands has resulted in the takedown of the notorious RedLine and Meta infostealer malwares Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Oct 2024
Dutch critical infrastructure at risk despite high leadership confidence
Stark paradox in Dutch cyber security landscape has business leaders expressing high confidence in their IT infrastructure as cyber attacks rise Continue Reading
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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
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Opinion
04 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: Complex passwords provide a false sense of security
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- Tim Holman, 2-sec
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News
04 Jul 2018
Israel accuses Hamas of using spy apps to target soldiers
Israel has accused Hamas of using apps to hijack soldiers’ phones to spy on them, and UK defence secretary demonstrates how effective that could be Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
03 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: Use pass phrases and 2FA to beef up access control
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
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Opinion
02 Jul 2018
Security Think Tank: Put more layers around passwords to up security
In light of the fact that 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- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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News
02 Jul 2018
Linux targeted by illicit cryptocurrency miners
Cryptojacking is increasingly being used by cyber criminals to raise funds, Watchguard report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 Jul 2018
HMRC deactivates record number of fake websites
HM Revenue & Customs has removed more than 20,000 malicious websites in the past year, but warns people to stay alert to the threat from online fraudsters Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Jun 2018
UK government cyber security standard welcomed
The information security community has welcomed the publication of the government’s minimum cyber security standard, which could be used by any organisation to improve its cyber defences Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Jun 2018
NHS Digital signs three-year cyber security partnership with IBM
Partnership with IBM aims to bolster cyber security responses and defences, including expanding NHS Digital’s Cyber Security and Operations Centre Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2018
British Muslim considers appeal after court rules repeated terrorism stops are legal
Muzaffar Abdullah, a 37-year-old gas engineer who has been stopped and questioned by police at airports at least 10 times, is considering an appeal after being found guilty of wilful obstruction for refusing to answer questions under controversial terrorism legislation. He received a conditional discharge. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jun 2018
First Lorca cohort to focus on security orchestration
The first companies to benefit from the new London cyber innovation centre will focus on cyber security orchestration and automation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Jun 2018
Ticketmaster warns of third-party data breach
Ticketmaster has warned of a potential data breach through malware found in a third-party customer support service, underlining the importance of supply chain security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jun 2018
Lorca will help drive UK cyber exports, says ex-GCHQ boss
New London cyber security innovation centre will help to boost exports of UK cyber security expertise, says former GCHQ director Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jun 2018
Brexit a greater risk to UK financial system than cyber attack
While Brexit is seen as the biggest risk to the stability of the UK financial system, cyber attack is the most difficult risk to manage for over half of firms Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Jun 2018
Cyber criminals 'infect and collect' in cryptojacking surge
Illicit cryptocurrency mining offers cyber criminals lower risk, higher efficacy and greater ease of making money, adding passive exploitation to ransomware extortion, data breach theft and fraud, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jun 2018
AI and other tech key to post-Brexit success, says Matt Hancock
Digital secretary Matt Hancock highlights the importance of emerging technologies to the future of the UK at the opening of London’s cyber security innovation centre Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jun 2018
Global IoT security standard remains elusive
Despite the lack of a global internet of things security standard, existing security frameworks are on the same page in areas such as device upgradability and data stewardship Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
26 Jun 2018
High-Tech Bridge bets on machine learning capabilities
Machine learning has a great potential to drive the automation of some security tasks to free up information security professionals to do more strategic work, says High-Tech Bridge founder Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Tip
26 Jun 2018
How studying the black hat community can help enterprises
White hat hackers often assimilate themselves into the black hat community to track the latest threats. Discover how this behavior actually benefits the enterprise with David Geer. Continue Reading
By- David Geer, Geer Communications
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News
26 Jun 2018
Hospitality industry under siege from botnets
The hospitality industry, including hotels, airlines and cruise lines, is the biggest target for cyber criminal botnet attacks that abuse credentials and overwhelm online systems, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Jun 2018
Norway’s National Security Agency warns IT industry about security obligations
IT service providers serving organisations in Norway have received a timely reminder about their security obligations. Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
25 Jun 2018
London cyber innovation centre opens
The government-funded London cyber innovation centre is set to open today and welcome the first cyber security businesses as a study reveals that a quarter of UK firms lack the right security technology Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jun 2018
Most infosec pros would trust hacker-tested products
Information security professionals are more likely to trust a product or company tested by hackers and most would respond to security reports from this community, a survey has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jun 2018
Apple rejects claim of iPhone brute force hack
Apple has rejected claims by a security researcher that he was able to bypass the iPhone defences against brute force passcode hacks Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Jun 2018
UK cyber skills in demand, says Dorset firm C3IA Solutions
UK cyber security skills are in demand and there is a bright future in exporting them, according to Dorset-based firm C3IA Solutions Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Jun 2018
Firms look to automation for cloud security
In the face of increasingly sophisticated and nation-state-sponsored cyber attacks, organisations are looking to managed security services and automation for security in the cloud and on-premise Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Jun 2018
Infosec pros expect increase in nation state cyber attacks
Most information security professionals expect a rise in nation state cyber attacks, with more than two-thirds preparing to defend against them Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Jun 2018
Government sponsors diversity cyber academy
The UK government has awarded a grant for the establishment of a cyber academy to promote neurodiversity in the industry Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Jun 2018
Younger employees 'main culprits' for security breaches
UK senior decision makers believe younger workers are the biggest risk to cyber security, but are doing little to support them and reduce that risk, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Jun 2018
Palo Alto Networks opens cyber range in Australia
The first of its kind in Asia-Pacific, the cyber range training facility will let Australian IT and security teams hone their skills through cyber security exercises Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
20 Jun 2018
CW ANZ: Object storage hits a sweet spot
Enterprises in Australia are only getting started on object storage, which does away with the traditional file directories, making it easier to access and move data in a heterogeneous IT environment. In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australian companies are dipping their toes into object storage, the challenges they are facing and the state of the market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Dutch organisations must unite to fight DDoS attacks
Experts in the Netherlands call on Dutch corporations and institutions to work together to help prevent distributed denial of service attacks Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2018
Most small businesses fail to act after a cyber attack
Nearly half of small businesses have suffered at least one cyber attack in the past year, yet most fail to take action afterwards, citing lack of budget at the biggest challenge Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jun 2018
Singapore remains hotbed for cyber threats
Singapore was a victim of advanced persistent threats, phishing and website defacements in 2017, according to the latest threat landscape report by the Cyber Security Agency Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 Jun 2018
Surface web used in private data sales
The surface web plays an integral role in the selling of personal information, a report on identify fraud has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Tip
19 Jun 2018
How white hat hackers can tell you more than threat intelligence
White hat hackers can play a key role in assessing threats lurking on the dark web. Discover what traditional threat intelligence isn't telling you and how white hats can help. Continue Reading
By- David Geer, Geer Communications
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News
19 Jun 2018
MPs see risk to critical infrastructure as top threat
A majority of MPs are concerned about the cyber threat to critical national infrastructure, a survey has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jun 2018
Singapore faced cyber attacks during Trump-Kim summit
Russian attackers allegedly scanned IP phones in the city-state for vulnerabilities, although it was unclear what they were after or whether they were successful Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Jun 2018
Encryption is under attack, says Venafi CEO Jeff Hudson
Encryption is one of the fundamental principles on which the internet is built, but this vital technology is under threat from criminals and ill-advised government policies, says Venafi CEO Jeff Hudson Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Cyber attack warnings highlight need to be prepared
Fresh warnings about the vulnerability of national infrastructure to cyber attacks show the need for securing and monitoring associated control systems connected to the internet Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Jun 2018
NCSC urges action after Dixons Carphone breach
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging UK business to improve data protection capabilities after Dixons Carphone revealed that millions of payment card and personal data records may have been compromised in a cyber breach Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Jun 2018
Dixons Carphone admits 'falling short' on data protection
Dixons Carphone has warned that millions of credit card and personal data records may have been compromised in a cyber breach Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Jun 2018
Insurer Beazley meets global challenge to secure mobile workforce
Beazley has stolen a march on other London-market insurers by implementing a versatile global digital workspace with improved security Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: GDPR requires unprecedented view of data flows
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest, and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
By- Yves Le Roux, (ISC)2
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News
12 Jun 2018
Investigators close Nokia extortion probe without finding a motive or making an arrest
New details of €2m blackmail of Nokia in 2007 emerge as Finland’s NBI calls a halt to its investigation Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
12 Jun 2018
BT announces “unhackable” quantum-secured network
In the face of the threat that quantum computers could crack many of the encryption methods used to protect highly sensitive data, BT has developed a “quantum-secured” network Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Jun 2018
Email-based cyber attacks gathering momentum
Email-based cyber attacks are gathering momentum and the cost of these attacks are rising, with several hidden costs, a survey of IT professionals in Europe, Middle East and Africa reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Jun 2018
Singapore career website hit by PageUp malware scare
A Singapore government career website was among others affected by a malware attack on an Australian recruitment technology supplier Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Jun 2018
Industry must do more to open up cyber security profession
Talented and successful cyber security researcher and passionate advocate for the profession, James Lyne reveals that he fell into security more by accident than design, and says training and recruitment must change to find and develop talented individuals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
11 Jun 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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News
11 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: Data flow visibility is essential to security
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it is shared and where it lives at rest, and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
By- Elisabetta Zaccaria, Secure Chorus
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11 Jun 2018
Coinrail cyber heist highlights need for exchange security
A cyber heist at South Korea’s Coinrail has prompted fresh calls for industry regulations to drive better cyber security at cryptocurrency exchanges Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Jun 2018
APAC remains a hotbed for software piracy
The Asia-Pacific region is still seeing the highest use of unlicensed software installations globally, making enterprises more susceptible to cyber attacks from malware Continue Reading
By- Kimberly Chua
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News
08 Jun 2018
Parliamentary computers at risk after staff targeted by phone phishing
Police are investigating phone phishing attacks targeted against Parliament. Staff warned not to disclose details of their computers to fraudulent callers. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jun 2018
BYOD for mobile ‘a year away’ for Williams F1
Companies in the Williams Group – the Formula One racing operation Williams Grand Prix Engineering and its high-growth sister operation Williams Advanced Engineering – are investing with mobile security front-of-mind to enable more agile working practices within 12 months Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: Focus on data protection, but do not rely on DLP alone
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest – and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
By- Emma Bickerstaffe, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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08 Jun 2018
Businesses must report cyber crime, panel urges
By reporting cyber crimes, private enterprise can help improve national and international cyber defences and bring criminals to justice, according to an expert panel Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Jun 2018
Cyber security focus too much on tech, says Domino’s CISO
Many organisations are still focusing only on technology and compliance, which means their cyber defences are not as solid as they think, according to Domino’s Pizza chief information security officer Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Jun 2018
IT spending reaches 10-year high as CIOs struggle with digital technology strategy
IT leaders have seen their budgets and headcounts rise for the first time in 10 years, but face challenges implementing their digital strategies Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jun 2018
Nation state cyber attacks affect all, says former GCHQ boss
Cyber attacks by nation states used to be a small part of the problem for state authorities to address, but now all organisations are potential targets of nation state attacks, according to former GCHQ head Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Jun 2018
Business not learning from past cyber security incidents
Businesses are still not getting the basics right and they are not learning from past security incidents, according to world-renowned security blogger and trainer Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
07 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: Understand data for risk-based protection
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it is shared and where it lives at rest, and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
06 Jun 2018
Understanding is key to security awareness, says specialist
Only if people understand why cyber security matters will they change their behaviours as a result of awareness training, according to a human behaviour specialist and cyber security consultant Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
06 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: Ignorance about data is tantamount to negligence
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest, and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
By- Tim Holman, 2-sec
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News
06 Jun 2018
Cyber attacks not sophisticated, says Just Eat CISO
The chief information security officer of Just Eat has challenged the perception that all cyber attacks are sophisticated and that it is impossible to fill cyber security jobs Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Jun 2018
Boards not asking right security questions, says Dido Harding
Former TalkTalk CEO says boards are still not asking the right cyber security questions, do not understand that they should be making cyber risk decisions, and are not communicating with engineers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
05 Jun 2018
Application security more important than ever
Applications have an increasingly crucial role in our lives, yet they are also a real security threat, with hackers always finding new ways to bypass security defences. Computer Weekly looks at how organisations are responding to the challenge Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: Use data flow information to protect systems
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest, and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Technology key to new UK counter-terrorism strategy
Technologies such as machine learning and data analytics are key to the UK government’s updated counter-terrorism strategy Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
04 Jun 2018
One-third of firms would pay ransoms rather than invest in security
Report says businesses are still making the same mistakes, failing to make any progress in crucial areas such as cyber security awareness and preparedness Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
04 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: Data governance is essential to data security
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest – and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Offensive AI unlikely in the near future, says Mikko Hypponen
Cyber criminals are not close to being able to use AI for attack purposes, according to industry veteran Mikko Hypponen, who has been at the forefront of AI use in cyber defence for several years Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Jun 2018
Huge rise in TSB-themed mobile phishing attacks after IT meltdown
Scammers have used bank’s IT problems as an opportunity to target its customers with mobile phishing attacks Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Jun 2018
Ethical hacker, 86, rises to Santander’s challenge
Elderly hacker with little computing experience was able to hack WiFi and create phishing attack Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
01 Jun 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
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
01 Jun 2018
Security Think Tank: Data controllers are essential in modern business environment
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest, and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2018
Security suppliers need to interact with community, says researcher
Security suppliers need to interact with the community to get feedback on their products before launch to ensure they have not missed any vulnerabilities, a security researchers advises Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
31 May 2018
VPN hacks can be lethal, warns security expert
Organisations should not overlook the need to secure VPN connections because failure to do so could be fatal, but 2FA alone is not enough, warns a security expert Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
31 May 2018
Security Think Tank: Data governance is good for business and security
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest, and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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Opinion
30 May 2018
Security Think Tank: Information management means better security
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest – and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
Security community urged to prepare for quantum computing
A top European chief information security officer is urging the security community to prepare for quantum computing to ensure their encryption processes are ready in time Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 May 2018
US issues warning about North Korean malware
US government has identified more than 85 networks compromised by two malware families believed to be North Korean in origin Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 May 2018
US jails Canadian resident who helped Russia hack Yahoo emails
A US court has jailed a hacker on charges of computer fraud for hacking Yahoo email accounts on behalf of the Russian government Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 May 2018
Business still not addressing insider threat
Businesses are still not addressing inside threats when it comes to cyber security, leaving themselves wide open to data breaches as a result, according to a security analyst Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 May 2018
UK security spend low despite breaches
The UK is the most breached country in Europe, but IT security spend remains low compared with other countries in the region, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
29 May 2018
Tech's role in tackling humanitarian crises
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we learn about how mobile connectivity is a lifeline for Syrian refugees in Turkey, thanks to the mobile network operators in that country. Our latest buyer’s guide examines how modern network security enables digital transformation at a range of companies. And we find out about the technology strategy of logistics firm Hermes from its CIO, and about British Airways’ use of Salesforce to globalise its B2B sales. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
Former Macedonian PM convicted in corruption case exposed by illegal government surveillance
Information exposed by leaked recordings that were part an illegal mass surveillance campaign orchestrated under the government of former prime minster Nikola Gruevski have led to his conviction for corruption. He was found guilty of rigging a tender and receiving a luxury Mercedes as a bribe. He may still appeal the ruling Continue Reading
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25 May 2018
Commitment is the watchword on GDPR D-Day
New rules for protecting European citizens’ personal data are now enforceable by law, and organisations are being advised to focus broadly on commitment rather than narrowly on compliance Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 May 2018
Grab outlines its approach to cyber security
Singapore-based ride-hailing company prefers detective controls rather than preventive ones to deter cyber threats – an approach it claims is less intrusive and costly to implement Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
24 May 2018
CW Nordics: Finland delays e-voting plan
Security concerns have re-emerged to further frustrate the Finnish government’s plans to launch a national e-voting system. Also read about a study by the Stockholm School of Economics that looks at the likely impact of AI, machine learning and robotics on people’s lives. And find out why Norway has accelerated plans to scale up its national cyber security infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
EU cyber security agencies pledge to up cooperation
Four European cyber security agencies have agreed to increase collaboration in five key areas Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 May 2018
Mobile fraud up 680% since 2015, RSA reports
Fake profiles and throw-away devices are transforming social media into a cyber criminal marketplace, a fraud report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
23 May 2018
Application and device security under the spotlight
The security of internet-connected devices and associated applications has become a significant concern, prompting suggestions legislation may be required, while the UK government’s recent Secure by Design review suggests several solutions, including legislative measures Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Skills shortage a major cyber security risk
Skill shortages remain a major risk to long-term information security capability and business is still struggling to defend against cyber breaches – but it is getting better at dealing with them, an IISP survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 May 2018
Legit tools exploited in bank heists
Cyber criminals attacking the finance and other industry sector are continuing to exploit legitimate administration tools to hide their activities, highlighting the need for threat hunting, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 May 2018
Security researchers find fourth CPU flaw
Security researchers have reported another flaw in common microprocessor chips related to the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
22 May 2018
GDPR is here – are you ready?
The EU’s new data protection regulation, GDPR, comes into force this week. In this edition of Computer Weekly, we ask if companies are ready for it and look at what happens if you’re not yet compliant. Our latest buyer’s guide examines digital transformation and the role of the CIO. And we find out how technology is changing the traditional sport of cricket. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2018
Finland government examines centralised cyber defence
The Finnish government is attempting to centralise its fight against increasing cyber threats to its infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer