IT governance
IT governance provides the core workflows and processes that help IT managers to oversee the successful functioning of the IT department, and to prove the value of IT to the business. Regulations and compliance are just as important as technological and management skills, and we highlight the best practice in IT governance and the example of successful IT leaders.
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News
08 Sep 2025
PCI council eyes wider data protection role beyond payments
Hailed as the gold standard for securing credit card information, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) could be extended to protect other kinds of data following industry feedback Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
08 Sep 2025
AI without borders: Why the next advantage is in model ownership, not just access
Enterprises have become familiar with AI tools by accessing publicly available models - but to gain true differentiation, it's time to explore ownership of your AI model Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2021
Yoti develops age estimation algorithm for under-13s
Age estimation technology developed by Yoti is being pitched as a way of helping social media platforms and other online businesses protect younger internet users from harm Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Nov 2021
Blockchain technology will help banks will cut cross-border payment costs by $10bn in 2030
The use of blockchain technology in cross-border payments will save global banks $10bn in 2030, according to research Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Nov 2021
US seeks to extradite REvil affiliate who attacked Kaseya
US Department of Justice unseals charges against a Ukrainian national accused of being behind the summer 2021 REvil ransomware attack on Kaseya Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Nov 2021
REvil associates arrested in international ransomware crackdown
Two individuals suspected of conducting 5,000 REvil ransomware attacks were arrested by Romanian police last week as an international crackdown on the crime gang gathers pace Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Nov 2021
Gig economy workforce nearly trebles over five years
Over four million people in England and Wales now work for gig economy platforms at least once a week, marking a nearly threefold increase since 2016 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
08 Nov 2021
Watching me, watching you – challenging the rise of digital surveillance at work
Unprecedented levels of digital monitoring at work is embedding a culture of surveillance, despite workers’ opposition to the practices, says Prospect Union Continue Reading
By- Andrew Pakes, Prospect Union
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News
08 Nov 2021
How cosmetics retailer Lush made over its approach to authentication
Evolving approaches to IT at cosmetics retailer Lush meant the organisation’s previous approach to authentication was no longer up to scratch. Find out how it overcame this hurdle Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
05 Nov 2021
Immutable snapshots aim to neutralise ransomware
Snapshots – usually immutable anyway – get functionality to stop ransomware intruders moving or deleting snapshots, so customers know they have clean copies of data to restore from Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
05 Nov 2021
Digital secretary calls for permanent online safety committee
Digital secretary commits to establishing ongoing oversight of the Online Safety Bill and its implementation, and suggests the grace period on criminal liability for tech company execs should be shortened from two years to a maximum of six months once it’s enacted Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
05 Nov 2021
US offers $10m reward for intel on DarkSide ransomware gang
US government puts up a $10m reward for information on the DarkSide ransomware gang, the group that attacked Colonial Pipeline six months ago Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Nov 2021
Spyware firm NSO and others added to US banned Entity List
US government bans target Israeli spyware makers and cyber firms in Russia and Singapore Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Nov 2021
Facebook self-imposes facial recognition moratorium
Facebook and Meta have committed to halting their use of facial recognition technology and deleting the biometric data of more than a billion people by the end of 2021, but will retain the underlying algorithms and software for potential use in future products Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
03 Nov 2021
UK’s Labour Party hit by third-party data breach
Data on Labour Party members was recently compromised in an apparent cyber attack on a third-party data processor Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
03 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: SASE – marketing buzz or the future of security?
SASE architectures promise to prevent multiple types of cyber attacks, but deciding whether SASE is right for your organisation will require understanding whether SASE is a fit for your use cases in IT Continue Reading
By- Martin Kuppinger, KuppingerCole
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News
02 Nov 2021
Convicted Silk Road admin stripped of £500k in crypto earnings
Jailed Silk Road administrator Thomas White, aka Cthulhu, has been ordered to hand over more than £490,000 of illicit earnings Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Nov 2021
Businesses and governments urged to take action over Trojan Source supply chain attacks
Businesses and governments have been put on alert to guard against Trojan Source hacking attacks Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
01 Nov 2021
MPs and Lords grill Facebook over online safety efforts
Facebook answers British lawmakers’ questions about the social media giant’s efforts to ensure the safety of its users, as part of legislative security of the government's proposed online safety bill Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
01 Nov 2021
IT’s role in sustainability for a resilient supply chain
A circular economy is among the long-term measures needed to combat climate change. This requires data transparency across supply chains Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Oct 2021
Illegal state surveillance in Africa ‘carried out with impunity’
Analysis of surveillance laws and practices in six African countries finds that existing privacy laws are failing to protect citizens from illegal digital surveillance, which is being facilitated and enabled by global tech companies Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
28 Oct 2021
How ransomware crews pile on the pressure to get victims to pay
Sophos researchers share some of the more common tactics ransomware gangs use to pressurise their victims into paying up Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Oct 2021
Government commits millions to security investment
Spending Review adds more than £750m of funding to improve cyber security resilience across government Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Oct 2021
Cyber sector growth exacerbating skills shortage
Data from security association (ISC)² shows demand for cyber pros is still outpacing supply as the sector continues an upward growth trajectory Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Oct 2021
Russian IT market growing steadily after pandemic
Russia’s enterprise IT sector is recovering steadily after a slowdown caused by Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Eugene Gerden
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News
26 Oct 2021
Cyber experts on how to nobble a Nobelium attack
A recent spate of attempted Nobelium cyber attacks were mostly unsuccessful, but serve as a reminder to pay attention to some more fundamental aspects of security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
26 Oct 2021
The future is digital, so why is Britain’s national strategy waterfall?
UK government policy is dominated by old, traditional attitudes – rather like the waterfall approach to IT projects. Unless policymaking adopts digital-style approaches, the UK is doomed to long-term decline Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2021
MEPs vote to expand Europol data mandate
The European Parliament has voted in favour of expanding Europol’s mandate to process data and develop AI tools, but critics claim it contradicts a previous vote which opposed using new technologies to predict crime Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
21 Oct 2021
German regulator imposes limit on number of new customers digital bank can sign each month
BaFin limits the number of new customers that digital bank N26 can enrol until it is reassured on issues it has raised about the company Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Oct 2021
Police IT buyers should compel suppliers to prove AI claims
House of Lords told that UK law enforcement bodies should use their position as buyers to compel private sector suppliers to divulge more information about how their AI-powered technologies work Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
19 Oct 2021
Back on the office network: What are the risks for mobile users?
Many people are returning to offices and bringing their mobile devices with them. What are the cyber security implications of this? Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
How Samlesbury, Lancashire became the home of the National Cyber Force
The National Cyber Force, a new branch of the military, is gearing up to fight battles in cyber space from the fields of Lancashire. Its presence is expected to bring a high-tech renaissance to the region Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Opinion
18 Oct 2021
No easy fix for vulnerability exploitation, so be prepared
Vulnerability management and disclosure is a tricky business with ethical and business ramifications for software vendors, CISOs and ethical hackers alike – and CISOs sit right in the middle of this Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
14 Oct 2021
NHS Digital enhances in-house cyber awareness drive
Keep IT Confidential campaign aims to help NHS staff understand more about security threats and learn how to reduce risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
14 Oct 2021
Encryption protects the marginalised – and it’s under threat
Encryption keeps marginalised groups connected and safe, but new regulatory attempts to break it put them at risk Continue Reading
By- Callum Voge
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News
13 Oct 2021
Google Cybersecurity Action Team springs into life
Google has announced a new Cybersecurity Action Team, with a mission to support security and digital transformation in governments, critical infrastructure, enterprises and small businesses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Oct 2021
FCA warns over future hybrid working security risks
Earlier this week, the Financial Conduct Authority issued fresh guidance to regulated organisations on keeping hybrid workers safe and secure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Oct 2021
Microsoft warns of MysterySnail on October Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has fixed a zero-day that is being actively exploited to deliver a new remote access trojan dubbed MysterySnail to targets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Oct 2021
BCS calls on government to retain protections against AI
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, wants the government to retain protections that allow people to have decisions about them made by an AI reviewed by humans if needed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Oct 2021
Microsoft thwarts mega-DDoS attack on Azure platform
2.4Tbps DDoS attack on an undisclosed Microsoft Azure customer may have been the largest ever attempted against a single target Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Oct 2021
Covid-19 will loom over cyber strategy for years to come
In remarks delivered to a Chatham House conference, NCSC head Lindy Cameron reflects on the security challenges facing the UK, and sets out some plans for the future Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Oct 2021
Craft beer specialist Brewdog fixes serious app vulnerability
Vulnerability in brewer’s mobile app could have resulted in serious consequences for its shareholders and customers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Oct 2021
NatWest admits to weaknesses in anti-money laundering systems
Bank pleads guilty to failures concerning the laundering of hundreds of millions of pounds, but says it has since improved its anti-money laundering systems Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
07 Oct 2021
Addressing the backup dilemma to ransomware recovery
Everyone knows good backups are essential if one is to recover from a ransomware attack, but using them effectively poses challenges that IT teams need to know about Continue Reading
By- W Curtis Preston
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News
07 Oct 2021
ICO expresses concerns over its future independence
In its response to the government’s data protection consultation, the Information Commissioner’s Office has raised worries over its future ability to function independently of government interference Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Oct 2021
Twitch data breach investigations continue
Investigations are ongoing into a 125GB data breach that hit livestreaming platform Twitch, apparently the work of hacktivists Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
MEPs approve report opposing certain uses of AI by police
European policymakers have approved a report on the use of AI in criminal matters, rejecting several amendments in the process that would have made it easier for police to potentially conduct predictive analytics and biometric surveillance Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
US lawmakers propose ransomware reporting rules
Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren lends her support to a bill that would require corporate ransomware victims to disclose more information about their attacks to the authorities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 Oct 2021
Security Think Tank: Responsible vulnerability disclosure is a joint effort
By working hand-in-hand, developers and security researchers can both play a vital role in ensuring newly-discovered vulnerabilities are addressed appropriately, writes Paddy Francis of Airbus CyberSecurity Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Gaming service Twitch hacked, data leaked
Users of livestreaming platform Twitch may be at risk after a 125GB torrent of data was leaked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
Apache web server users urged to patch immediately
New zero-day in Apache HTTP Server is already being actively exploited and must be addressed immediately Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
Auto-enrolment begins for Google multi-factor authentication
Google has started to turn on multi-factor authentication on consumer accounts by default, and aims to auto-enrol 150 million users by the end of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
New strategies needed to close the cyber security skills gap
Teaching cyber security in schools is a long-term solution to a present-day problem Continue Reading
By- Martin Smith, SASIG
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News
05 Oct 2021
CIO interview: Lisa Heneghan, chief digital officer, KPMG
KPMG UK’s digital leader says that in her 25-year career she has never known a more exciting time to work in IT Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Oct 2021
New Python-based ransomware attacks unfold in record time
Sophos researchers detail a new variety of Python-based ransomware attack targeting VMware ESXi-hosted VMs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
Invest in cyber security with confidence using a structured approach
Cyber security has never been more challenging or important in rapidly changing business, regulatory, IT and threat environments. There is a need for a more structured approach to investment Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
ICO cookie consent: How will the plan affect businesses?
A data privacy and compliance expert considers what the ICO’s proposals for an overhaul of cookie consent procedures could mean for businesses Continue Reading
By- Peter Borner
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News
05 Oct 2021
Australian organisations lack maturity in responsible AI
Most Australian organisations are still in the early stages of their responsible artificial intelligence efforts despite growing use of AI by businesses and consumers, study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
04 Oct 2021
Mandiant name returns to fore ahead of FireEye sale
Mandiant has completed its corporate rebrand pending the imminent sale of the FireEye products business to a private equity group Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Oct 2021
One Identity buys OneLogin for access management expertise
Acquisition of OneLogin adds access management solutions to One Identity’s Unified Identity Security platform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
04 Oct 2021
Security Think Tank: Embracing vulnerability management for the greater good
When it comes to vulnerability management, CISOs should define a responsible disclosure policy so that they can receive and manage identified vulnerabilities transparently, practically and collaboratively, says Paul Watts of the ISF Continue Reading
By- Paul Watts, Information Security Forum
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News
01 Oct 2021
Met Police purchase new retrospective facial-recognition system
Retrospective facial-recognition software purchased for £3m by the Met Police will be deployed in coming months amid continuing controversy around the use of biometric technologies by law enforcement bodies Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Oct 2021
BEIS urged to prioritise funding to protect umbrella workers in government Spending Review
In an open letter to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, umbrella regulation draft policymakers Rebecca Seeley Harris and James Poyser urge the government to prioritise funding for a single enforcement body Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
01 Oct 2021
Amnesty International exploited in malware campaign
According to new intelligence from Cisco Talos, Amnesty International’s branding and profile is being used as part of a new malware campaign that exploits people’s fears of the notorious Pegasus spyware app Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Oct 2021
JVCKenwood hit by Conti ransomware attack
Nearly 2TB of data was stolen from Japanese electronics firm in a Conti ransomware hit Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Oct 2021
IR35: Giant Group cyber attack prompts renewed calls for statutory regulation of umbrella companies
As details about the fallout from the cyber attack on the Giant Group umbrella company emerge, stakeholders say the incident should prompt the government to expedite regulating contractor payroll processing firms Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
29 Sep 2021
Russia arrests prominent cyber security executive
Founder and CEO of cyber security firm Group-IB detained in Moscow on treason charges Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Sep 2021
FoggyWeb malware latest tool of dangerous Nobelium APT
Microsoft’s threat intelligence team warns of a new strain of malware being used by the Russia-linked Nobelium APT Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Sep 2021
The Security Interviews: How SolarWinds came through its darkest hour
In his first major UK press interview, SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna tells Computer Weekly how a relentless focus on transparency saw the company safely through a nightmare cyber breach scenario Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Sep 2021
Digital regulators need discrete but cooperative remits
The UK’s information commissioner has told MPs that digital economy regulators need discrete remits backed up by strong information sharing powers to both provide clear focus as well as allow for greater cooperation between their disparate but interlinked regimes Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
28 Sep 2021
How one red team exercise averted a new SolarWinds-style attack
Palo Alto Networks shares details of how its red teamers found and sealed a customer vulnerability that could have led to another SolarWinds-style supply chain attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
24 Sep 2021
Facial recognition cannot be a standalone authentication method
As more organisations look to facial recognition to improve their digital identity practices, they must remember that it cannot stand in isolation Continue Reading
By- Amir Nooriala
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News
24 Sep 2021
London publishes guidelines for ethical use of smart city tech
Latest draft of the ‘Emerging Technology Charter for London’ encourages local authorities, public services and technology companies to improve how they implement technology in the capital Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Sep 2021
Fresh alert over Conti ransomware surge
Conti ransomware crew appears increasingly active, prompting fresh warnings from the US authorities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Sep 2021
MoD in second leak of Afghan citizens’ data
A second breach of data relating to Afghan citizens at risk of Taliban reprisals has been reported by the Ministry of Defence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Sep 2021
Threat actors target VMware vCenter Server users
Users of VMware vCenter Server are advised to patch a series of vulnerabilities post haste Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Sep 2021
AI cannot be regulated by technical measures alone
The regulation of artificial intelligence must address the power of tech companies, as technical measures alone will not be enough to prevent the harms caused by AI-driven technologies, says report Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
21 Sep 2021
Managing cyber risk through integrated supply chains
High-profile supply chain cyber attacks have caused huge disruption this year. PA Consulting’s Carl Nightingale considers key questions business leaders should be asking of their organisations Continue Reading
By- Carl Nightingale
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News
21 Sep 2021
US sanctions Suex crypto exchange over ransomware links
US Treasury cracks down on cryptocurrency exchange that supposedly facilitated proceeds from multiple ransomware gangs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Sep 2021
Spanish police bust Mafia-linked phishing gang
A joint operation between European authorities has dismantled a cyber criminal gang with links to the Italian Mafia Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Sep 2021
BlackMatter gang ramps up attacks on multiple victims
A wave of new BlackMatter ransomware attacks is hitting organisations around the world, even as the US authorities mull new sanctions on ransom payment infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Sep 2021
NGO Fair Trials calls on EU to ban predictive policing systems
The use of artificial intelligence to predict criminal behaviour should be banned because of its discriminatory outcomes and high risk of further entrenching existing inequalities, claims Fair Trials Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
16 Sep 2021
Travel-themed phishing lures spiked this summer
As people begin to take holidays again after more than a year of restrictions and lockdowns, opportunist cyber criminals have taken note, according to new data from Palo Alto’s Unit 42 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Sep 2021
UN human rights chief calls for moratorium on AI technologies
High commissioner’s call for a moratorium on the use of AI systems that pose a serious risk to human rights is accompanied by a UN report on the negative human rights impacts associated with the technology Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
15 Sep 2021
Microsoft patches 66 vulnerabilities in September update
Another lighter-than-usual Patch Tuesday update includes important fixes for recently disclosed vulnerabilities, including a dangerous zero-day, and an update in the PrintNightmare saga Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2021
Mass health tracker data breach has UK impact
The leak of a database of 61 million users of health-tracking devices includes records on individuals located in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2021
Cost of ransomware attack in financial sector exceeds $2m
Mid-sized financial services organisations worldwide spend an average of over $2m recovering from ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2021
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability used by spyware firm NSO
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability that was used to target political activists with spyware Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2021
Smishing attacks up sevenfold in six months
Scam text messages are reaching pandemic proportions, thanks in part to the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2021
Olympus likely victim of BlackMatter ransomware
Key IT systems remain shut off at Olympus, five days after what seems to have been a BlackMatter ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Sep 2021
UK GDPR faces changes under planned reforms
DCMS is launching a major consultation on proposed changes to the UK’s data protection regime, under which several key elements of the GDPR are likely to change Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2021
REvil reappearance may herald new ransom campaigns
The re-emergence of the infamous REvil ransomware gang is a likely sign that more high-profile attacks will unfold over the coming weeks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2021
Covid positive for security market, but still a source of stress
CIISec’s latest “State of the profession report” highlights both positives and challenges for cyber pros arising from the past two years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2021
Stolen credit card data worth about £13 on dark web, PayPal worth more
The average price of a stolen credit card on a dark web marketplace comes in at around $17.40, or £12.60, according to new data – but the real money for cyber criminals is in hacked PayPal accounts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
08 Sep 2021
Security Think Tank: Optimising privacy, post-GDPR
Airbus CyberSecurity CTO Paddy Francis explores the impact of regulation on data protection, and how it has changed how one goes about optimising data privacy in the enterprise Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2021
ICO in bid to end cookie pop-ups
Outgoing information commissioner Elizabeth Denham will call on her equivalents across the G7 group of countries to collaborate on an overhaul of cookie consent pop-ups Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2021
Lords committee calls for evidence on digital regulation
House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has called for evidence to inform its inquiry into the effectiveness of digital regulation Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Sep 2021
Security Think Tank: A response to planned data protection changes
The ISF’s Emma Bickerstaffe assesses how organisations might respond to proposed changes to the UK’s data protection regime Continue Reading
By- Emma Bickerstaffe, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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Opinion
06 Sep 2021
The rise of the chief risk officer
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen chief risk officers take their rightful place in the boardroom Continue Reading
By- Chris Lorigan
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Opinion
06 Sep 2021
UK’s new data protection strategy risks costing business more than it gains
The apparent business benefits of pursuing data adequacy agreements around the world may not be as enticing as they at first appear Continue Reading
By- Ben Rapp
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News
03 Sep 2021
Mandiant, Sophos detail dangerous ProxyShell attacks
Threat researchers and incident responders continue to track threat activity around the dangerous ProxyShell Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, including impactful ransomware hits Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Sep 2021
WhatsApp fined €225m over GDPR breaches
Irish data protection watchdog has issued one of the largest GDPR fines to date against Facebook-owned WhatsApp Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor