Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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News
20 Jun 2025
Cyber Essentials certifications rising slowly but steadily
The number of businesses attaining the NCSC Cyber Essentials certification continues to increase, but much more can be done to raise awareness of the scheme. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jun 2025
M&S, Co-op attacks a ‘Category 2 cyber hurricane’, say UK experts
The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre has published its first in-depth assessment of a major incident, reflecting on the impact of and lessons learned from Scattered Spider attacks on M&S and Co-op Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 May 2016
UK government announces CyberFirst bursary scheme
GCHQ will partner with other government departments and private industry to offer students a comprehensive package of financial assistance and cyber skills Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 May 2016
NHS data security standards to be designed around technology, people and processes
The Care Quality Commission’s delayed review of NHS data security standards will encourage NHS organisations to have senior information risk owners and Caldicott Guardians at board level Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 May 2016
CW Benelux: May-July 2016
Welcome to the Computer Weekly ezine focused on the Benelux region. This quarterly publication will look at the issues facing CIOs in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2016
Lessons from LinkedIn data breach revelations
There are several important lessons to be learned from revelations about LinkedIn's 2012 data breach, say security experts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 May 2016
Cyber espionage campaign targets Ukraine separatists
Security researchers discover a surveillance operation against separatists in Eastern Ukraine using spear phishing attacks to spread previously unknown malware Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 May 2016
Police set for better engagement with UK tech firms
The policing lead for digital investigation and intelligence says new structures will improve engagement and collaboration between the UK tech industry and police forces Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
17 May 2016
Countdown begins to new EU data protection rules
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the new EU data protection rules ready to become law, firms now have just two years to prepare for the stringent regulations – we assess the challenges. Manufacturing giant Rolls-Royce talks about why it moved its HR systems to the cloud and the lessons it learned. And we look back at 50 years of technology innovation in storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2016
Time to shift information security focus away from prevention, says Swiss bank CISO
Organisations need a new approach which recognises security is “breakable”, according to Michael Meli Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 May 2016
Swift reports another Bangladesh central bank-style cyber attack
Global financial messaging organisation Swift warns of a highly adaptive cyber criminal campaign targeting banks with user credentials to submit transfer requests Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 May 2016
IAM central to Deutsche Bank’s digital transformation
Deutsche Bank is using a centralised identity and access management (IAM) system and an application program interface (API) architecture for digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 May 2016
UK court rejects demands for Lauri Love to hand over encryption keys
Court rules against an attempt by the National Crime Agency to force activist Lauri Love to disclose encryption keys by bypassing the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act Continue Reading
By- Julia Gregory and Bill Goodwin
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News
09 May 2016
Australian health sector an easy target for cyber criminals, says IBM
A push to encourage greater adoption of electronic health records has raised the spectre of online record theft Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2016
Ransomware emerges as a top cyber threat to business
Security researchers at Kasperky Lab and FireEye confirm that the upward trend of ransomware is continuing and has emerged as a top threat to business Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Apr 2016
Cyber security in Belgium will gain prominence after terror attacks
Belgium’s physical security has been branded inadequate, so how does the country’s cyber security measure up? Continue Reading
By- Stef Gyssels
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News
28 Apr 2016
Payment card industry issues data security standard update
PCI DSS version 3.2 introduces six new requirements for compliance, some additional guidance and a raft of clarifications Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Apr 2016
Technology moving too fast for governments to keep up, says former Darpa chief
Former US defence technology chief supports encryption and privacy, despite intelligence services’ fears Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2016
IPv6 alone will not secure IoT, warns GE CISO
It is important for all users of the internet of things to understand what they are getting into with IPv6, and to be aware of the risks and myths, says GE CISO Hanns Proenen Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Apr 2016
Business failing to learn lessons of past cyber attacks, report shows
Organisations are still failing to address basic security issues and well-known attack methods, Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations Report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Apr 2016
GCHQ told analysts to assume surveillance 'bulk data' is legal
Documents obtained by charity Privacy International reveal insights into GCHQ’s collection of sensitive bulk data, as lawyers question the impact of surveillance on legal privilege, fair trials and protection of whistleblowers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton and Bill Goodwin
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2016
The hunters who prey on cyber criminals
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the hunters – a new breed of security expert that proactively hunts down cyber attackers before they can strike. We visit Silicon Valley to meet some of the up-and-coming startups in data analytics and business intelligence. And we hear from IT leaders about the people, process and cultural aspects of managing digital transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2016
Employees’ use of personal devices puts firms at risk of malware infection, says report
Downloaders care about their own security while grabbing pirated content, not that of their employers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Apr 2016
Israeli volunteers ready their cyber defences as Anonymous affiliates attack
Every April, Israel braces itself for an onslaught from pro-Palestinian hackers, but the occupants of a small conference room in Tel Aviv stand in their way Continue Reading
By- Niv Lilien
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News
13 Apr 2016
NCA attempts 'back door' access to obtain activist Lauri Love’s passwords
Court told that use of civil proceedings to force disclosure of alleged hacker Lauri Love's passwords is disproportionate and would breach human rights law Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Apr 2016
QA launches cyber attack defence training facility in London
Training firm QA launches a cyber attack simulation facility in London to enable organisations to test and learn cyber defence skills Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Apr 2016
Activist Lauri Love faces order to disclose encryption keys
The UK’s National Crime Agency takes an unusual legal step to force a former university student accused of hacking to disclose encryption keys Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Apr 2016
'Citizens will be stripped naked' by Turkey’s data law
Turkey's data protection law, introduced in March 2016, will make Turkey a near total surveillance state, yet the EU, apparently more concerned about securing Turkey's help in controlling immigration, is turning a blind eye Continue Reading
By- Craig Shaw & Zeynep Sentek
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News
04 Apr 2016
UK campaign launched against location data security risks
UK consumers are unwittingly signing up to be location tracked and this data is being used and sold on for commercial benefit, warns privacy campaign Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
31 Mar 2016
DDoS attacks on universities normally performed by “disgruntled” students or employees
The majority of distributed denial of service attacks on universities are made by students or employees, says the head of infrastructure services at the University of London Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 Mar 2016
Adwind at centre of cyber attack on Singapore bank
Kaspersky Lab has revealed that the Adwind malware-as-a-service platform was at the centre of an attack on a Singapore bank Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Mar 2016
CW@50: Fertile British breeding grounds for information security innovation
Computer Weekly is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a series of articles celebrating 50 years of British technology innovation. In this article, we look at the evolution of information security threats and some of the British innovation to counter those threats Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Mar 2016
Security should be driven by business, says Corvid’s Andrew Nanson
Information security should be business-driven and investments assessed for their effectiveness and business value, according to Corvid CTO Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Mar 2016
Cyber criminals use Microsoft PowerShell in ransomware attacks
A newly discovered family of ransomware, dubbed PowerWare, uses Microsoft PowerShell to target organisations through macro-enabled documents Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
29 Mar 2016
Hunters: a rare but essential breed of enterprise cyber defenders
They wait, they watch, they search the outer reaches of networks and the darkest corners of the web, setting traps, crafting tools, collecting evidence and going in pursuit: they are the hunters Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Mar 2016
Government warned of smart meter security threat back in 2012
The government was warned four years ago that its plans for a nationwide smart meter roll-out represented a “potentially significant” security and privacy threat, Computer Weekly has learned Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
24 Mar 2016
Businesses urged to update Apple software to dodge zero-day attacks
Security experts are urging Apple Mac, iPhone and iPad users to update their operating systems to avoid data-stealing attacks that exploit a new zero-day vulnerability Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Mar 2016
US hospital claims to have fought off a ransomware attack
A hospital in Kentucky claims to have regained control of its IT systems five days after cyber criminals hit it with a ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Mar 2016
National Cyber Security Centre to be UK authority on information security
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is to be the UK's one-stop authority on infosec, based in London and led by GCHQ's Ciaran Martin Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Mar 2016
Australian girls believe online harassment is endemic
There are clear signals that online threats against women and attempts to invade their privacy are becoming societal norms in Australia Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2016
Most students say cyber security is a growing threat
Some 70% of higher education students say they are aware that cyber crime and attacks are a threat, but less than half think security is their responsibility Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
11 Mar 2016
$1bn cyber bank heist thwarted by spelling error
Cyber thieves made 30 requests for the New York Federal Reserve to transfer nearly $1bn from the Bangladesh central bank’s account, but a typo and the volume of requests alerted banking officials Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Mar 2016
Lack of security knowledge limiting business initiatives, survey shows
Security concerns are limiting the adoption of cloud and mobility throughout organisations, according to the first Dell Data Security Survey Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
08 Mar 2016
Security Think Tank: Many breaches down to poor access controls
In the modern business environment, what are the most common access control mistakes – and how best are these corrected? Continue Reading
By- Paul Yung
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E-Zine
08 Mar 2016
Building datacentres under the sea
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at Microsoft’s trial of an underwater datacentre and assess the technology and environmental implications of running cloud services under the sea. As PC suppliers build new products around Windows 10, we ask if the desktop PC is set to be reinvented. And with ransomware on the rise, we examine the threat of cyber extortion. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Mar 2016
The problem with passwords: how to make it easier for employees to stay secure
An organisation’s IT security can be compromised if staff do not follow a strict policy of using strong passwords to access internal systems Continue Reading
By- Jeremy Bergsman, CEB
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News
04 Mar 2016
RSAC16: Cyber criminals are hiding in plain sight, says RSA report
Cyber criminals are using social media as a communication and sales channel, not just for reconnaissance and phishing, an RSA study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
03 Mar 2016
Security Think Tank: Top five access control mistakes
In the modern business environment, what are the most common access control mistakes and what is the best way to correct them? Continue Reading
By- Tim Holman, 2-sec
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News
02 Mar 2016
RSAC16: RSA’s Amit Yoran comes out in support of strong encryption
A policy of weakened encryption would harm US economic interests and undermine those trying to defend digital environments, according to RSA president Amit Yoran Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Mar 2016
RSAC16: US works on data access agreement with UK
The US is negotiating with the UK to establish a new framework that will permit UK authorities to access electronic communications directly from US companies Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
01 Mar 2016
Protecting the UK from cyber attacks
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the National Crime Agency’s top cyber cop, Sarah Goodall, about how the police are tackling IT security threats against the country through global collaborations. We ask CIOs for their tips on building an IT strategy for the digital age. And we review the big six storage suppliers’ plans for all-flash arrays. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2016
Majority of Britons support government surveillance for national security
A survey reveals that a majority of UK citizens support government surveillance for national security as Apple attempts to rally public support in its row with the FBI over encryption Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Feb 2016
Nissan acts on Leaf car app security flaw after researcher goes public
Nissan suspends its electric car app after a researcher went public about a security flaw that could enable attackers to take control of heating systems Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Feb 2016
Cyber crime is fastest growing economic crime, says PwC report
More than half of UK organisations say they expect to be the victim of cyber crime in the next two years, suggesting it will become the UK’s largest economic crime, says a PwC report Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
23 Feb 2016
Surviving broadband failure
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after the recent BT broadband outage, we examine the options to keep your communications in place in the event of a failure, to ensure business continuity. We look at the prospects for the OpenStack open source cloud platform in the enterprise. And we see how Ireland is making progress on delivering a digital health service. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2016
Social engineering confirmed as top information security threat
Cyber attackers shifted away from automated exploits in 2015 and instead tricked people into doing the dirty work, Proofpoint researchers found Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Feb 2016
HSBC launches biometric security for mobile banking in the UK
Bank claims UK’s largest planned roll-out of voice biometric security technology, with more than 15 million customers in line for voice and fingerprint authentication services Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
16 Feb 2016
EU managers need to up cyber security collaboration, study finds
There is still much work to be done in the area of collaboration and sharing responsibility when it comes to preventing data breaches, a study has found Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Feb 2016
US IT professionals overconfident in cyber attack detection, study finds
Most US IT professionals are confident in key security controls to detect cyber attacks – but unsure how long it would take automated tools to discover a breach Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Feb 2016
Social engineering is top hacking method, survey shows
Social engineering tops the list of popular hacking methods, underlining the need for continuous monitoring, according to security firm Balabit Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Feb 2016
Bulk data collection unnecessary for surveillance, says cyber expert
Opting for bulk data collection and other intrusive surveillance overlooks other means available that do not involve collateral damage to businesses and innocent people, says cyber expert Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
04 Feb 2016
Google’s Chrome to flag deceptive embedded content
Browser will warn of any embedded content such as ads that pretend to act like, and look and feel like, a trusted entity Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Feb 2016
DDoS is most common cyber attack on financial institutions
January’s attack on HSBC is typical for the financial sector, but no business should consider itself unlikely to be targeted in this way, say security experts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Jan 2016
HSBC online services hit by DDoS attack
HSBC was hit by a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, which targeted its online personal banking services. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Jan 2016
ICO launches data privacy assessment tool for SMEs
The ICO has launched an online self-assessment tool to help SMEs to comply with data protection laws and improve data handling procedures Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Jan 2016
Business urged to take action on data privacy
Security professionals use Data Protection Day to encourage businesses to do more to protect personal data Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jan 2016
Keep data safe or risk financial impact, ICO warns business
The knock-on effect of a data breach can be devastating for a company, warns information commissioner Christopher Graham Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jan 2016
New government plan to support cyber security startups
Government has announced a £250,000 programme to increase the rate of cyber security startup development in the UK Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Jan 2016
Average DDoS attacks fatal to most businesses, report reveals
Criminal activity is top motivation for DDoS attacks as average attacks become strong enough to down most businesses, Arbor Networks report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
26 Jan 2016
Beyond India – the emerging outsourcing destinations
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the growing number of offshore alternatives to the dominant outsourcing destination of India and assess their relative merits. We examine how to respond if your organisation is affected by a data breach. And we analyse how virtualisation technology can help improve your disaster recovery strategy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2016
$54m cyber fraud hits aircraft supplier share price
Austrian aircraft industry supplier reports cyber fraud loss of $54m, way above the average cost of the worst breaches in the UK of up to $4.4m in 2015 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
21 Jan 2016
CW Europe - January 2016
This month, CW Europe looks in-depth at an issue that is set to affect people across all 28 European Union member states – the abolition of mobile roaming charges, set for mid-2017. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2016
Candy Crush maker King secures mobile access through cloud
Candy Crush maker King.com uses cloud-based Duo Security authentication for access to cloud services, customised apps and remote VPNs Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jan 2016
Most Android devices running outdated versions
Nearly a third of Android devices in enterprises today are running version 4.0 or older of the operating system, leaving them highly susceptible to vulnerabilities, a study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jan 2016
Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull calls for free, open and secure internet
International norms of behaviour should prohibit states from conducting cyber intellectual property theft, says Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jan 2016
Chinese university targeted by Islamic State hacktivist
Beijing’s Tsinghua University is the latest organisation to be attacked by hackers with a social or political agenda Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Jan 2016
Watchdog urges US nuclear agency to close cyber security gaps
An audit report has called on the US nuclear agency to revise its IT contracts to ensure better cyber security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Jan 2016
Police take action against cyber extortion gang DD4BC
Police have made one arrest and gathered evidence in searches of properties in an international operation aimed at cyber extortion gang DD4BC Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Jan 2016
Upgrade to Internet Explorer 11 to reduce risk
Failure to update to the latest version of Internet Explorer by 12 January 2016 could put users at risk, Microsoft warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
05 Jan 2016
Interview: James Bamford on surveillance, Snowden and technology companies
Investigative journalist and documentary maker James Bamford was among the first to uncover the secrets of the US National Security Agency and its global surveillance Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Dec 2015
Top 10 internet of things stories of 2015
2015 was the year the internet of things began to move from theory to widespread practice, and the fledgling industry shook off the millstone of connected kitchen appliances Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Dec 2015
Top 10 IT security stories of 2015
Computer Weekly looks back at the most significant stories on IT security in the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Dec 2015
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2015
Computer Weekly takes a look back at the top cyber crime stories of 2015 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Dec 2015
Bracknell man arrested over VTech toy hack
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the hacking of Hong Kong-based toymaker VTech Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Dec 2015
Eight startups selected for Cyber London security accelerator programme
Cyber London has selected startups from the UK, Finland, Hungary, Israel, Brazil and South Africa for its second cyber security accelerator programme Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Dec 2015
UK firms act quickly to fix payment card data encryption
Security firm found that 16 global companies had failed to effectively encrypt traffic to the payment portion of their websites and apps Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
10 Dec 2015
How to deal with the aftermath of a data breach
Considering that a data breach could happen to any company, at any time, a plan of action is the best tactic Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Dec 2015
The next stage in quantum key distribution
Authentication schemes based on quantum physics are emerging to address the growing number of ways to compromise data traffic Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2015
Cyber attacks an increasing concern for Asean countries
Organisations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are increasingly the targets for cyber criminals, according to a report focused on the region Continue Reading
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Guide
07 Dec 2015
Essential guide to data breaches, the dark web and the hidden data economy
In this guide, we look at the aftermath of a data breach - what do cyber criminals use that stolen data for, and what can companies do to avoid becoming a victim? Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2015
Wetherspoon pub chain warns customers of data breach
Discovery of a data breach at JD Wetherspoons comes hard on the heels of a breach at TalkTalk, underlining the importance of keeping customer data safe Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Dec 2015
Veracode finds most web apps fail Owasp security check list
The findings of a report on critical vulnerabilities in most web applications is raising concerns over potential security vulnerabilities in millions of websites Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Dec 2015
The US and China agree more steps to fight cyber crime
The US and China have made progress in expanding co-operation on cyber crime as China claims criminals and not state-backed hackers broke into the US Office of Personnel Management Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Dec 2015
Workday ringfences support in Europe after Safe Harbour ruled unsafe
US cloud HR and financial services provider reponds to Safe Harbour failure by ringfencing European data Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2015
Security analytics needs practical approach, says Fico Ciso Vickie Miller
Analytics must form part of a comprehensive defence-in-depth strategy, according to chief information security officer (Ciso) Vickie Miller at software firm Fico Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Nov 2015
Use legal protection to soften cyber attack impact, says Kemp Little
IT outsourcing provides an opportunity for businesses to transfer risk and recover losses from cyber attacks, says law firm Kemp Little Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Nov 2015
Dridex banking Trojan regains strength to mount attacks on the UK
Fresh Dridex banking Trojan campaigns target the US, UK and France – despite a recent law enforcement takedown operation – warn security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Nov 2015
Data breach hits Hilton Worldwide hotel chain
Hilton Worldwide says malware found its way onto point of sale (PoS) systems and enabled attackers to steal payment card information Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Nov 2015
Defence review promises 1.2% of defence budget spend on technology
The government’s defence review highlights need for technology investment, innovative ideas and cyber security Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2015
Coalition of top tech firms opposes weakened encryption
Weakening security with the aim of advancing security simply does not make sense, a coalition of top tech firms tells US president Barack Obama Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Nov 2015
Cyber security mindset needs to change, says report
Government organisations are prime targets for cyber attacks, leading to increased importance on robust information security, according to a report by Intel Security and the Digital Government Security Forum Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2015
Three men charged over JP Morgan hacking and fraud
Exploiting the Heartbleed bug was one of the methods used by three men charged in connection with the theft of more than 100 million customer data records from financial institutions to carry out "pump and dump" fraud Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst