IT security
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Opinion
13 Jun 2025
Fortifying retail: how UK brands can defend against cyber breaches
The recent spate of cyber attacks on UK retailers has to be a wake-up call to build more cyber resilience into digital supply chains and fortify against social engineering attacks Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2025
UKtech50 2025: the longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2025 Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Jun 2021
active attack
An active attack is a network exploit in which a hacker attempts to make changes to data on the target or data en route to the target. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2021
Cops seize criminal VPN used by ransomware gangs
A coordinated sting has ended the operations of the DoubleVPN service, the owners of which are accused of harbouring cyber criminal activity Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Quiz
30 Jun 2021
12 official practice questions for the CCNA 200-301 exam
These practice questions for CCNA 200-301 lay out what readers need to know about network security and IP routing in the LAN, from 'CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volumes 1 and 2.' Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
- Jennifer English, Editorial Director
- Pearson Education
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Opinion
30 Jun 2021
Ethical hacking: What, why, and overcoming concerns
We find out why and how hitting your own business with a cyber attack can help improve security Continue Reading
By- Declan Doyle
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Blog Post
30 Jun 2021
Elmer Fudd Goes Cyber Hunting As A Service
Time – they say – is of the essence (if not vanilla) but never more than in network detection and response (NDR) scenarios. The problem with many products aimed at detecting network anomalies and ... Continue Reading
By- Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing
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News
30 Jun 2021
Putting cloud repatriation into perspective
Moving public cloud workloads back on-premise is among the decisions that organisations have to make as they straddle between public and private cloud environments Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
29 Jun 2021
New Nobelium attacks a reminder to attend to cyber basics
A new campaign from the same threat group that broke into SolarWinds serves as a reminder that cyber crime gangs will try to exploit any avenue they can, even if technically unsophisticated Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Jun 2021
UK Cyber Security Council launches inaugural initiatives
Security association seeks to determine terms of reference for committees to oversee standards and ethics, and qualifications and careers in the cyber sector Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Jun 2021
EU recognises UK data protection adequacy but warns against divergence
The European Commission has granted the UK data adequacy, allowing data sharing between the EU and the UK, but warns it may yet be revoked Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
29 Jun 2021
Banking tech fraud: How to trace and recover your money
Even when stolen assets are sent offshore, the special powers of the English civil court system mean all may not be lost Continue Reading
By- Nathan Capone and Stephen Cartwright
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E-Zine
29 Jun 2021
Is the UK government planning to rewrite GDPR?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a government taskforce on post-Brexit regulations has recommended changes to GDPR in the UK – we examine the implications. The NHS has launched a new data strategy - we look at what it means for your medical records. And we ask how to avoid the performance problems that affect private cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2021
Video game industry under relentless cyber attacks
Web application attacks against the global video game industry grew by 340% in 2020 as more people turn to gaming during pandemic lockdowns Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
28 Jun 2021
Insurers unprepared for challenges of underwriting ransomware
RUSI think tank calls for an industry-wide reset amid intense challenges for providers of cyber security insurance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Jun 2021
UK’s FCA bans crypto exchange Binance as crackdown spreads
Ban on Binance Markets comes amid a wider global crackdown on the largely unregulated global market for cryptocurrencies and related assets. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Jun 2021
HMRC-branded phishing scams surge despite protections
The number of HMRC-branded phishing scams surged 87% in the past 12 months, according to latest revealed figures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
28 Jun 2021
How CIOs can help their organisations accelerate digital transformation
Companies need to win the trust of their customers to gather the data they need to transform their businesses Continue Reading
By- Dan Higgins, EY
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News
28 Jun 2021
Lazada rolls out public bug bounty programme
Regional e-commerce giant Lazada is looking to uncover more vulnerabilities that could compromise data security in a public bug bounty programme that offers up to $10,000 per bounty Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Definition
25 Jun 2021
end-to-end encryption (E2EE)
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is a method of secure communication that prevents third parties from accessing data while it's transferred from one end system or device to another. Continue Reading
By- Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
25 Jun 2021
NCSC CEO: UK-Ireland collaboration crucial to stop cyber threats
Speaking at a conference in Dublin, NCSC Lindy Cameron is highlighting the importance of continued collaboration between the UK and Ireland to protect shared interests and counter security threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Jun 2021
Anglesey schools offline after cyber attack
Isle of Anglesey County Council is investigating a cyber attack that has forced it to shut down systems at all five secondary schools on the island Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Jun 2021
CMA to probe Amazon and Google over fake reviews
The CMA has opened an investigation into Amazon and Google over possible breaches of consumer protection law Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Jun 2021
AWS launches bug-busting programme for developers
Amazon Web Services is inviting customers to probe their code for software bugs and vulnerabilities using its CodeGuru console Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jun 2021
Google hands third-party cookies a stay of execution
Google’s proposed Privacy Sandbox initiative – which will see third-party cookies phased out in the Chrome web browser – has been pushed back to 2023 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jun 2021
NCSC recognises cyber degree apprenticeships for the first time
Addition of new cyber courses to National Cyber Security Centre’s accredited list will supposedly help students make better choices and help universities get more funding Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jun 2021
Revealed: Crypto platform’s role in Cl0p ransomware raid
Crypto infrastructure provider Binance provided assistance to law enforcement after finding its exchange was being used by cyber criminals to launder their ransomware profits Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jun 2021
Stalkerware apps becoming normalised among young people
Data in a new report appears to show that dangerous stalkerware apps are becoming normalised in younger age groups Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jun 2021
(ISC)² makes ransomware education course free through 31 July
Cyber security association is making its Professional Development Institute course on ransomware free to the general public until the end of July Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jun 2021
Controversial cyber tycoon John McAfee dead at 75
Founder of the eponymous cyber security firm has committed suicide in a Spanish prison Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jun 2021
Make ransomware payments illegal, say 79% of cyber pros
Report produced for MSSP Talion claims overwhelming support for the criminalisation of ransomware payments Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Jun 2021
City of York picks Barracuda Networks for data protection
York Council needed to refresh its backup service to bring new security protections after it went ‘all-in’ on Microsoft Office 365 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Jun 2021
How containerisation helps VW develop car software
Volkswagen’s R&D centre is working with Red Hat to use containerisation to improve how it develops and tests software for the control systems in cars Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
23 Jun 2021
European Union to set up new cyber response unit
Proposed Joint Cyber Unit will tackle a rising number of serious incidents impacting public services, businesses and citizens of the EU Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Jun 2021
Time to patch increases significantly during pandemic
New data from US-based endpoint management specialist Automox reveals some of the challenges security teams face in keeping up with endpoint security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Jun 2021
UK councils reported over 700 data breaches to ICO in 2020
Data disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act reveals an estimated 700 data breaches were reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office by local councils last year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Jun 2021
Openness can protect Dutch companies against ransomware
Dutch businesses that suffer ransomware attacks need to be more open about it, if this growing problem is to be brought under control Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
22 Jun 2021
SonicWall sees 226.3 million ransomware attack attempts this year
SonicWall detected 226.3 million attempted ransomware attacks between January and May 2021, more than double the number seen in the same period last year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jun 2021
Cloudflare announces new integrations with Microsoft, others
New security integrations with Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Splunk, Datadog and Sumo Logic will supposedly make it easier for users to analyse network security data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jun 2021
Innova and RISE drive node development in Sweden
Swedish cyber security project, National Node, opens its doors to the country’s security firms Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Opinion
22 Jun 2021
European ‘chat control’ plans in the name of ‘child safety’ threaten end-to-end encryption
Proposals by European Commission to search for illegal material could mean the end of private messaging and emails Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2021
NSPCC, IWF help under-18s scrub their nude photos from the web
Report Remove tool is designed to be used by under-18s to report nude images or videos of themselves that have appeared online Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jun 2021
UK SMEs lack capacity to fend off cyber attacks
Three-quarters of UK SME leaders would not have sufficient capacity or expertise to deal with a cyber attack, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
22 Jun 2021
A new three-year plan for digital government
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the new CEO of the Gov-ernment Digital Service, Tom Read, explains his three-year strategy for improving online public services. EU attempts to regulate AI are under fire – we examine the issues. And we find out how Bupa is turning to the cloud to deliver per-sonalised healthcare. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2021
Parliamentary devices left in taxis, buses, trains and pubs
Nearly 100 devices belonging to parliamentary staffers, including MPs and peers, were lost or stolen over the course of 2019 and 2020 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
21 Jun 2021
Best practices for secure printing
The reality of a paperless office remains some way off, so printers are here to stay for a while. But their increasingly connected status means securing them should be a priority Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
18 Jun 2021
NHS App reaches six million users, thanks to Covid vaccine feature
More than two million new users have downloaded the NHS App since it was updated in May to include Covid-19 vaccination status Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Definition
18 Jun 2021
ping sweep (ICMP sweep)
A ping sweep (also known as an ICMP sweep) is a basic network scanning technique used to determine which of a range of IP addresses map to live hosts (computers). Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2021
ICO issues guidance on facial recognition in public spaces
Information commissioner’s concern over the problematic use of facial recognition in public spaces has prompted her to publish official guidance on its deployment, while civil society calls for an outright ban Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Jun 2021
Lorca Ignite programme targets breakout cyber talent
Six of the most successful companies to have come through Lorca’s existing accelerators are being inducted into an intensive programme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Jun 2021
Carnival Cruises hit by fourth cyber incident in a year
Latest data breach at Covid-hit cruise line comes hot on the heels of two recent ransomware attacks and a spring 2020 breach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Jun 2021
Cyber crooks target Amazon Prime users ahead of retail bonanza
A surge in malicious domain registrations ahead of Amazon Prime Day indicates cyber criminals have set their sights on exploiting vulnerable shoppers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Jun 2021
UnitingCare Queensland restores IT systems after cyber attack
Australian healthcare service provider has restored key corporate systems and integrations between applications following a cyber attack earlier this year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
17 Jun 2021
Biden tackles Putin on ransomware at Geneva summit
Discussions between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin on cyber crime appear to have been somewhat positive, but the path ahead remains unclear Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2021
Cl0p ransomware gang clapped in irons, assets seized
Ukrainian police report they have taken down the Cl0p, aka Clop, ransomware operation following a lengthy investigation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Jun 2021
Organisations cannot rely on cyber insurance to cover losses
Ransomware attacks have become a big driver of cyber insurance claims, but insurance must not be relied upon as a failsafe, says a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2021
NHS Test and Trace picks Risk Ledger to secure supply chain
Risk Ledger’s technology promises ‘unparalleled’ visibility into NHS Test and Trace’s supply chain Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2021
Privacy pro salaries rise throughout pandemic, but at a cost
Data from the IAPP’s latest salary survey reveals some insight into how the pandemic impacted the privacy profession Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2021
Ransomware most insidious cyber threat facing UK
NCSC CEO urges organisations to do more to prepare for ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2021
The Security Interviews: How to build a government model to ‘hack for good’
Kyle Hanslovan started Huntress to give back after a career in the intelligence sector. After US authorities took action to help people hit by the Microsoft Exchange attacks, we discussed how governments can ‘hack for good’ Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2021
Scottish government awards digital identity platform contract to Scott Logic
Supplier is working on a two-year project to create a digital identity service through a suite of common platforms that will be adopted across Scottish government Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2021
How healthcare organisations are tapping data analytics
Healthcare providers are harnessing data analytics to improve clinical and operational outcomes even as they continue to face challenges in data aggregation and data protection Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
14 Jun 2021
G7 commits to action on ransomware, digital privacy
The G7 urges Russia to do more to hold criminal ransomware gangs operating from within its borders to account as it commits to more action on the issue Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
14 Jun 2021
Europe’s proposed AI regulation falls short on protecting rights
The European Commission’s proposal for artificial intelligence regulation focuses on creating a risk-based, market-led approach replete with self-assessments, transparency procedures and technical standards, but critics warn it falls short of being able to protect people’s fundamental rights and mitigating the technology’s worst abuses Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
14 Jun 2021
HammondCare takes procurement to the cloud
The Australian health and aged care provider migrated its procurement and invoicing systems to the cloud in just six months to improve efficiency and security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
11 Jun 2021
FBI planned a sting against An0m cryptophone users over drinks with Australian investigators
Australian Federal Police and the FBI came up with the idea over drinks: build a cryptophone network with a built-in backdoor and sell it to crime gangs around the world Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jun 2021
CMA secures commitments from Google on future of cookies
The Competition and Markets Authority is opening a consultation on commitments offered to it by Google to ensure its Privacy Sandbox proposals do not harm digital advertising markets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
11 Jun 2021
Security Think Tank: To secure printers think process, technology and people
Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
By- Louise Barber, Turnkey Consulting
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News
11 Jun 2021
UK promises tougher line on cyber crime
Speaking ahead of the G7 Summit, foreign secretary Dominic Raab says the UK is ready to take on cyber criminals and other malicious actors wherever they may be Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Jun 2021
Australia names ‘strategic’ datacentre operators
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency certifies Macquarie Telecom, Canberra Data Centres and Australian Data Centres as strategic operators for hosting government data Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
10 Jun 2021
How the pandemic changed backup
The Covid-19 pandemic forced big changes in how people work – we look at impacts on backup, including increased reliance on the cloud, plus security and compliance vulnerabilities and ransomware Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2021
Risk data shows UK energy sector most vulnerable to cyber attack
New report compiled by insurance firm Hiscox reveals the state of cyber preparedness in the UK and beyond Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
10 Jun 2021
CW Europe: Amsterdam reins back datacentre developments over environmental concern
The construction of datacentres in the Netherlands’ Amsterdam region has accelerated at such a pace that their demands for electricity are causing concern, prompting city authorities and datacentre operators to open a dialogue about sustainable datacentre industry expansion. Also in this issue, find out the state of play in the adoption of open banking across Europe. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jun 2021
Security Think Tank: Time to accept printers will leak data
Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
By- Andy Jones, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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News
10 Jun 2021
Australian organisations face heightened cyber attacks
Nearly three in four Australian organisations experienced cyber attacks that largely resulted from a growing remote workforce in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
09 Jun 2021
FBI arrests distributors accused of selling An0m encrypted phones to crime groups
Working with overseas law enforcement, the FBI has arrested eight people and named a further 13 accused of distributing An0m phones to organised crime groups Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jun 2021
Unit 42 warns of emergent Prometheus ransomware
Palo Alto’s Unit 42 shares intel on the emergent Prometheus ransomware gang, with apparent links to the Thanos crew Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jun 2021
RSA spins out fraud and risk unit as Outseer
RSA Security is transitioning its fraud and risk intelligence work into a new business to be called Outseer Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
09 Jun 2021
Why agility is the key to secure software
Continuous delivery of software product releases demands continuous security. Businesses and regulators are right to wonder whether organisations are valuing cyber security by the design of their products Continue Reading
By- Raihan Islam, defineXTEND
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News
09 Jun 2021
Microsoft fixes seven zero-days on its Patch Tuesday rounds
Fixes for six actively-exploited – and one yet-to-be-exploited – zero-day bugs are released in the June 2021 Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jun 2021
Colonial Pipeline ransom seizure is a win, but don’t relax yet
The security community is enthusiastic about the US authorities’ recovery of a significant part of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware payment, but this positivity should perhaps be somewhat tempered Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jun 2021
NHS Digital delays data collection plans until September
NHS Digital has postponed its proposed collection of GP data for two months, to allow more time for the public to understand the process and opt out if wanted Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jun 2021
We Open Tech community supports non-binary and trans security pros
New tech community established to advocate for the interests of non-binary people, trans and cis women, trans men, and other marginalised genders in security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
08 Jun 2021
How cloud adoption is shaping digital identity trends in 2021
Expert Carla Roncato explains what organizations need to know about emerging digital identity and security trends for the cloud, including CASB, CIEM and zero trust. Continue Reading
By- Katie Donegan, Social Media Manager
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News
08 Jun 2021
National data guardian calls for dialogue on NHS Digital GP plans
The UK’s national data guardian says it is important the public has clarity on how their confidential medical information will be used and kept secure under NHS data-sharing plans Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
08 Jun 2021
The rise and rise of supply chain attacks
Supply chain attacks in Asia-Pacific and elsewhere have intensified as cyber threat actors look to exploit the weakest links in business and digital supply chains Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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E-Zine
08 Jun 2021
The jobseekers turning to cyber crime in the pandemic
In this week’s Computer Weekly, security researchers say people left unemployed by the pandemic are turning to cyber crime – we find out why. We examine the confluence of distributed cloud and edge computing technologies. And controversial uses of facial recognition technology come under further scrutiny. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2021
NGOs file complaints against Clearview AI in five countries
Privacy and human rights organisations have asked data protection regulators in the UK, France, Austria, Italy and Greece to investigate controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2021
Why some jobseekers have turned to cyber crime during the pandemic
Research shows that many people have been seeking cyber crime-related work on the dark web, but why? Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2021
Police raids around world after investigators crack An0m cryptophone app in major hacking operation
Police in 16 countries carried out raids on after Australian Police and the FBI cracked an encrypted An0M communications network used by crime groups Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
07 Jun 2021
Security Think Tank: What must a secure print strategy take into account?
Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
By- Josh Foote
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News
07 Jun 2021
EU privacy chief investigates use of US cloud services
Use of Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud services by public sector bodies in the European Union is being scrutinised by the bloc’s privacy watchdog Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 Jun 2021
Siloscape malware a risk to Windows containers, Kubernetes
Palo Alto’s Unit 42 reports on what appears to be the first-recorded malware targeting Kubernetes clusters through Windows containers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jun 2021
NCSC updates schools ransomware guidance amid surge
The National Cyber Security Centre says it is dealing with a renewed surge of ransomware attacks targeting schools, colleges and universities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jun 2021
IBM pushes back against US government data requests
Technology giant IBM says the US government has ‘no jurisdiction’ to request data from its European entities Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 Jun 2021
Campaigners plan legal action over NHS data sharing
Privacy coalition aims to force NHS Digital to push back its plans to scrape medical information on millions of patients into a central database Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Jun 2021
NHS Digital’s GP data-scraping plan must be publicised and delayed
The UK government must launch a national awareness campaign and delay this month’s planned GP data slurp, say privacy consultants Ben Rapp and Sara Newman Continue Reading
By- Ben Rapp and Sara Newman
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News
07 Jun 2021
Updated standard contractual clauses will provide ‘legal certainty’ for transfer of data
Organisations have 18 months to update data transfer agreements, known as standard contractual clauses, or SCCs, to continue sharing data outside the European Union Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jun 2021
DNS attacks on the rise in APAC
Attacks on the domain name system in Asia-Pacific grew by 15% last year, with Malaysian organisations seeing the sharpest rise in damages among countries in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Blog Post
04 Jun 2021
Towards Joined Up Action on On-line Harms, Fraud and Cybersecurity
We have to join up the debate and put cybersecurity into business, economic and social context. Hence the importance of the Digital Policy Alliance and its groups. Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
04 Jun 2021
HSBC offers all businesses scam awareness app
HSBC is sharing information on the latest scams and how to defend against them thorough its latest app, available to all businesses Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
04 Jun 2021
Security Think Tank: Printers can’t be an ‘add-on’ in your cyber strategy
Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs does pose security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading
By- Michael Howard and Kimberlee Ann Brannock, ISACA