IT security
The future of UK tech: Cloudy with a chance of Artificial Intelligence
The forecast for the future is in and, in typical British fashion, it looks like it's going to be cloudy. Our IT Priorities survey has revealed that organisations are planning on making the most of the cloud in the future. Download our IT Priorities results for more insights into where the IT industry is going.
News : IT security
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December 07, 2018
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O2 outage highlights importance of software certificate audits
A major outage on the O2 4G mobile network was caused by an expired certificate and could easily have been avoided, it has emerged
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December 07, 2018
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Half of business leaders unaware of BPC cyber attacks
Half of management teams polled in 12 countries, including the UK, are unaware of business process compromise (BPC) attacks
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December 07, 2018
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Court orders Post Office to explain inability to access encrypted file
Post Office unable to open encrypted recording of an interview that forms part of its evidence in High Court case
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December 06, 2018
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Fileless malware surge, warns Malwarebytes report
Data from millions of consumers reveals an uptick in fileless malware and other new-generation malware that calls for a new cyber security approach, report reveals
In Depth : IT security
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What does the 802.11ax wireless standard mean for your network?
The publication of the 802.11ax standard will pave the way for the next generation of wireless technology, but what does it mean for enterprise networks? Continue Reading
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Brexit implications for data protection
Leaving the European Union will have serious implications for data protection in the UK unless adequate steps are taken, and businesses are advised to have contingency plans in place Continue Reading
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The future of network-connected device security
The proliferation of poorly secured network-connected devices has prompted the UK government to publish new best practice guidelines. Do these go far enough? Continue Reading
Blog Posts : IT security
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Black Friday On My Mind
Ah – tomorrow – the dreaded Black Friday, yet another unwanted import from Trumpland. But, JASK – already previously subjected here to the blogging treatment – has some security advice to offer as ... Continue Reading
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Global, Load-Balanced Redundant Weather
I remember long ago, in an unlikely setting for a bleeding-edge test-labs – an old winery surrounded by vines where the only “blood” came from crushed grapes – yes, my old French test labs, where ... Continue Reading
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The Bond of Intelligence at Oracle Open World
Oracle Open World 2018 seems a world away. Especially, when you have had a few days’ furlough in between. Mark Hurd’s second keynote at OOW convoked a common room of former spies from the US and UK ... Continue Reading
Opinion : IT security
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Security Think Tank: Three steps to detect malware comms
As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure that they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including “sleepers” designed to be activated at a future date? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: How to tool up to catch evasive malware comms
As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure that they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including “sleepers” designed to be activated at a future date? Continue Reading
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Drawing the line for cyber warfare
With alleged Russian meddling in elections and the state-backed attack on Iran’s nuclear programme, it is becoming difficult to define the boundaries of cyber warfare Continue Reading
Videos : IT security
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Video: Lauri Love – why we need volunteers to fight malware
Lauri Love talks to Computer Weekly about plans to collaborate with others to tackle malware and use cryptocurrencies to create new ways for businesses to work
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Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT.
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CW500 video interview: Dan Taylor, NHS Digital
The NHS Digital head of security speaks to Computer Weekly about the lessons learnt from the latest cyber attacks