IT security
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E-Zine
07 Dec 2023
CW EMEA: Prepare for cyber war
When the war between Hamas and Israel began in October, cyber security professionals and major government and private organisations braced for an inevitable accompanying online war. In this issue of CW EMEA, we outline cyber war, patterns of threat activity, and find out what security teams can do to protect their organisations. We also look at Finland’s advances in quantum computing, how Belgian researchers have developed technology to help datacentres process data faster, and the secrets of KPN’s successful business transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Nov 2023
Heineken lets the data flow
In this month’s CW EMEA ezine, we find out about Heineken’s mission to make the most out of the data it holds through an enterprise-wide data ecosystem. We also look at how the UK has turned its back on the German government-funded Gaia-X data platform, why cyber experts are urging the EU to rethink vulnerability disclosure plans, and how the IT industry is responding to the software developer skills shortfall. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: Dialogue between data architects and security leads is essential
How can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
Shared files in the cloud are a top ransomware target
Vectra 2019 Spotlight report shows recent ransomware attacks cast a wider net to ensnare cloud, datacentre and enterprise infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Aug 2019
FireEye identifies dual nature Chinese cyber threat group
Security researchers have identified a China-based cyber threat group engaged in state-spored espionage in parallel with cyber criminal activities targeting multiple industries worldwide Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Aug 2019
Industry collaborates to patch SwapGS CPU vulnerability
Newly disclosed SwapGS vulnerability in modern processors has been patched in Windows, Linux and ChromeOS, underlining the importance of keeping systems up to date Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Aug 2019
African bank foils suspected North Korean cyber attack
An African bank is among the financial institutions to be targeted by North Korea’s multi-billion dollar cyber theft campaign to support its weapons programmes Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Aug 2019
Most UK firms lack confidence in disaster recovery
Only a third of UK firms are confident in their ability to recover from cyber attacks and other disasters, with business continuity still relatively low on the agenda, a study reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
06 Aug 2019
Using tech to boost staff morale
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the emerging technologies being used to improve employee experience and raise staff loyalty and motivation. The CIO of the Football Association explains how IT is changing the way the national game is administered. And we examine the growing role of AI in preventing cyber attacks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
Organisations turn to AI in race against cyber attackers
Businesses are racing to automate their defences as hackers and nation states launch increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2019
ICO joins international call for transparency around Facebook’s Libra currency
Data protection regulators from around the world have signed a statement raising privacy concerns about Libra Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
06 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: Close interdisciplinary ties are key to security integration
How can infosec professionals and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
DDoS on the rise, warns Kaspersky
Security researchers at Kaspersky are among those warning business that, more than ever, mitigation of distributed denial of service attacks needs to be a key element of cyber defence strategies Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Blog Post
05 Aug 2019
Why Gov.uk Verify faces a critical few months - again
Gov.uk Verify – the government’s flagship digital identity system – faces a critical few months ahead. Again. As the clock ticks down towards the end of March 2020, when further public investment ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Feature
05 Aug 2019
Enhancing business purpose with privacy compliance
Computer Weekly looks at the importance of building on basic GDPR compliance and making privacy a key foundation of business culture Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
05 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: CIA at heart of infosec-data architect partnership
How can infosec professionals and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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News
05 Aug 2019
Most UK university applicants at risk of email fraud
The majority of hundreds of thousands of applicants to UK universities are at risk of email fraud before and after A-level results day, due to a failure to implement full Dmarc protection, a study reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
02 Aug 2019
Developing innovative security analytics approaches in the digital age
With security threats growing in scale and complexity, security analytics provide a way for IT teams to stay one step ahead of cyber attackers. The challenge is to ensure this technology continues to be effective in the face of new security challenges Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Aug 2019
Would you trust a criminal with your cyber security?
Several industry sectors have set a good example by hiring ex-offenders, and the cyber security industry could benefit in similar ways by looking at members of the hacker community Continue Reading
By- Ian Glover, CREST
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News
02 Aug 2019
Lack of resources top challenge to IT security
A lack of resources is the top challenge to information security professionals, followed by a lack of experience and skills, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 Aug 2019
Government continues probe of UK cyber security labour market
The government has announced a second phase of research to help understand the UK's cyber security labour market Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Aug 2019
Facebook asked to explain discrepancies in evidence over Cambridge Analytica
DCMS Committee chairman asks Facebook to clarify what it knew about Cambridge Analytica’s use of its data and when Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton and Bill Goodwin
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News
01 Aug 2019
Industrial control system cyber security risk high, report warns
The industrial control system cyber risk to global oil and gas companies is high and rising, as new attack groups continue to enter the arena Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Aug 2019
Enterprise-readiness of business cloud services found lacking in Netskope research
Latest analysis of cloud and internet usage trends in the enterprise space by Netskope suggests the majority of the off-premise services businesses use are not fit for purpose from a security and data protection standpoint Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
01 Aug 2019
GDPR taken more seriously after first fines
Security professionals believe the first big fines under the General Data Protection Regulation will get organisations to take the new rules more seriously, but will not necessarily change policies or practices Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Aug 2019
Leaked Sephora databases peddled on dark web
Cyber security firm finds two databases likely to be related to the Sephora data breach that affected online customers in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
31 Jul 2019
Cisco pays $8.6m after whistleblower discloses security flaws in video surveillance system
James Glenn, a video surveillance expert working for a Cisco reseller in Denmark, alerted Cisco to security faults and stands to gain a share of a multimillion-dollar settlement with the US government Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2019
How Singapore’s NTUC Enterprise is embracing digital transformation
NTUC Enterprise is starting to look more like a technology company, employing DevOps to speed up software development and developing new digital business models even as cultural barriers to transformation remain Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
31 Jul 2019
Financial services top cyber attack target
Financial services are among the most attractive targets for cyber attackers, security researchers reveal, with phishing and credential stuffing among the top threats Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Jul 2019
Australian firms grappling with “train-smash” of security legislation
While businesses should avoid going into checkbox compliance mode, the constant flux of regulations on cyber security and privacy has led to calls for more legislative coherence from regulators Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
Mobiles top target of nation state surveillance
Nation states are targeting individual mobile users for intelligence gathering and disruption of rivals as security on mobile devices lags behind traditional computing, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Jul 2019
Huawei ‘galvanised’ by Trump ban
Huawei has found itself caught in the crossfire of the US president’s trade war with China, but chairman Liang Hua says the firm is rising to the challenge Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Jul 2019
Former AWS engineer arrested for Capital One data breach
Capital One announces data breach affecting more than 100 million customers as US federal authorities arrest a Seattle woman formerly employed by Amazon Web Services Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Jul 2019
ICO selects first innovation Sandbox participants
UK privacy watchdog has chosen the first firms to take part in its Sandbox programme aimed at developing innovative and beneficial products and services that are privacy compliant Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Jul 2019
Visa card vulnerabilities enable contactless limit bypass
Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities on Visa cards that could be exploited to bypass contactless payment limits and result in huge losses Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
29 Jul 2019
Space – the new frontier in cyber security
50 years after the Moon landings, our growing reliance on satellite communications presents a new target for malicious cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Elliot Rose
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News
29 Jul 2019
WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchins spared jail
British security researcher who helped halt the global WannaCry ransomware attack that hit the NHS in 2017 has avoided jail in the US for creating other malware Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
29 Jul 2019
Think beyond tick-box compliance
A year on since GDPR, many organisations are yet to stop fretting over fines and focus instead on business value Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
29 Jul 2019
Cyber kill chain is outdated, says Carbon Black
The chief cyber security officer of Carbon Black calls for a new cognitive paradigm to fend off cyber adversaries that are now attacking in cycles Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
26 Jul 2019
Email security as important as ever, report shows
Cyber security professionals need to keep up to date with email-borne threats because they continue to evolve and have a major impact on business, research reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Jul 2019
86 million reasons to support No More Ransom
Anti-ransomware cross-industry initiative says it has prevented more than £86m in ransom payments as it marks its third anniversary, which coincides with a resurgence in ransomware in many parts of the world Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2019
F-Secure talks up threat-hunting to stay ahead of cyber attacks in APAC
Cyber security firm calls for organisations to double up on threat-hunting now that nearly all attack and reconnaissance traffic is automated Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2019
Mobile banking malware surges in 2019
Mobile banking malware surged in the first half of the year, email scams geared up and attacks on cloud increased, while illicit cryptocurrency miners declined, report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2019
Most SMEs severely underestimate cyber security vulnerabilities
Small businesses are the primary target for cyber attacks, yet most are unprepared and do not think they will be targeted, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Jul 2019
Facebook shrugs off $5bn fine, reports strong quarter
Investors responded positively after social networking firm reported better-than-expected second-quarter results after budgeting for FTC fine, but the company faces a further antitrust investigation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
25 Jul 2019
Why investment is needed in the cyber insurance market
The number of cyber insurance policies on offer is beginning to grow, but insurers still have a long way to go to develop policies that address market concerns Continue Reading
By- Michael Aminzade, 6point6
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Feature
24 Jul 2019
Network teams spend more time than ever on network security issues
The workloads of network teams have evolved from their original objectives because of network security threats. Yet teams are still expected to maintain their initial goals. Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
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News
24 Jul 2019
Internet crime costs global economy £2.3m a minute
Cyber crime cost the global economy £2.3m every minute in 2018, reveals a report aimed at defining the scale of cyber attacks taking place over the internet Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Jul 2019
Zuckerberg responsible for Facebook privacy compliance after $5bn FTC fine
Facebook pays record fine after breaching users’ privacy, following settlements with Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin and Sebastian Klovig Skelton
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News
24 Jul 2019
Global malware down but ransomware up, with UK hard hit
Despite a global decrease in the volume of malware in the past year, ransomware is surging once again, and the UK is one of the worst-hit countries, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Jul 2019
Controversial ‘immigration exemption’ used in 60% of cases
The UK government has used a controversial GDPR opt-out in response to the majority of its immigration-related data requests since the start of 2019, the High Court has heard Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Jul 2019
AI to advance Swedish military systems
Swedish report into use of artificial intelligence in military systems reveals opportunities and concerns Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
23 Jul 2019
Phishing attack highlights cyber security need at universities
UK university cyber security is once again under the spotlight after Lancaster University reveals that it has been targeted by a phishing attack used to send fake invoices Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Jul 2019
Almost a third of European firms still not compliant with GDPR
Almost a third of European businesses admit they are still not compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, but there are encouraging signs of increased maturity in data protection, with the new rules driving better, business-supporting practices Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Jul 2019
Norsk Hydro cyber attack could cost up to $75m
March 2019 ransomware attack could cost Norwegian aluminium giant up to $75m in the first half of the year, according to latest estimates Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Jul 2019
Data breach costs on the rise, IBM study shows
Data breach costs have risen in the past decade, and the financial impact can be felt for years. Breaches posing a growing risk for small businesses, a study shows, underlining the importance of incident response Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Jul 2019
High Court to hear challenge to immigration exemption in DPA
The High Court is to hear a challenge by two human rights groups of a controversial clause in new UK data protection legislation they say is in conflict with the EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights and undermines the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
23 Jul 2019
How Apollo 11 influenced modern computing
In this week’s Computer Weekly, on the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings we look at the influence Apollo 11 had on modern hardware and software. Our latest buyer’s guide examines data protection. And we find out how retailers with physical stores are using technology to respond to the rise of online shopping. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2019
Government delays final decision on Huawei
Culture secretary says he cannot yet make specific decisions about Huawei’s involvement in the UK’s telecoms and mobile networks due to a lack of clarity from the US, effectively green-lighting its use Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Jul 2019
Microsoft talks up benefits and pitfalls of machine learning in security
Software giant Microsoft uses machine learning models to detect emerging threats while keeping an eye on potential bias in security data points that could derail its analysis Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Podcast
22 Jul 2019
Analytics and GDPR compliance: How to achieve it
Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, looks at technologies such as pseudonymisation that can help organisations stay GDPR-compliant while gaining value from analytics on customer data Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Tip
22 Jul 2019
Conduct cloud security training across the business
A well-educated staff is one of the best tools in the fight against security breaches. Consider these tips to prepare your employees for the risks in the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2019
US fines Equifax $700m over 2017 breach
Global settlement with US authorities follows systems breach that saw more than 140 million customer records stolen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jul 2019
Big tech firms back UK cyber security initiative
Big technology firms have pledged their support for UK investment in an initiative to “design out” of new tech the most damaging cyber security threats Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Jul 2019
Latest investments in Atom Bank will support cloud platform project
Bank has raised £50m more finance, which will contribute to funding its project to migrate to the cloud Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
22 Jul 2019
GDPR one year in
Until recently, no one assumed the ICO would issue large fines for GDPR non-compliance. But that has all changed now that it plans to fine BA Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2019
Latest ICO fine highlights privacy due diligence
A week after issuing the first serious GDPR fines, the ICO has further underlined the importance of data stewardship and due diligence regarding privacy practices Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jul 2019
Second CyberThreat Summit announced by NCSC and SANS Institute
CyberThreat 2019 aims to bring together a more diverse set of technical professionals in cyber security from the private and public sectors in the UK and abroad to encourage collaboration Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Jul 2019
MPs warn of data adequacy hole in no-deal Brexit
Transferring data to and from the EU will only be possible if an agreement is in place before the UK leaves. No deal means no data agreement Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Jul 2019
Government launches digital identity consultation and new pilot scheme
DCMS is seeking views on the role of the government and private sector in developing digital identities, while a small-scale trial will open up passport data for companies to prove online IDs Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
19 Jul 2019
Warzone bulletproof hosts protecting Magecart group
Security researchers have discovered a Magecart group operating with impunity using bulletproof hosting services, including one in battle-scarred Ukraine Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
19 Jul 2019
How IT pros are building resilience against email security threats
For most people, emails are an easy and harmless way to communicate in the workplace, but they could also be a security disaster waiting to happen Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2019
Worries over impact of foreign talent on Australia’s tech jobs put to rest
Local tech industry welcomes a new report from the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia which found that migrants have not had a negative impact on wages or participation rates of Aussie workers Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2019
HID weighs in the glacial move towards digital ID
There are still concerns over data integrity, security and privacy of digital identities, but the convenience of the technology outweighs the risks, says a HID expert Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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18 Jul 2019
AWS security tools embrace AI, but miss on multi-cloud
AWS has added AI-backed services, such as Amazon GuardDuty and Amazon Macie, to expand its security capabilities, but still hasn't addressed users' needs outside of its own platform. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
AI security tech is making waves in incident response
Experts weigh in on the latest smart cybersecurity tools -- how they work, the implications for your IT security team and whether the investment is worth the expense. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
How ASEAN firms are using AI to combat cyber threats
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming a vital part of the security arsenal for organisations and cyber criminals alike. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2019
CW ASEAN: Trend Watch – Security
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming a vital part of the security arsenal for organizations and cyber criminals alike. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how ASEAN firms are using AI to combat cyber threats and experts discuss the latest smart cyber security tools. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
Australian firms warned to take action as data breaches show no sign of abating
Australia’s privacy watchdog recorded over 800 cases of data breaches, nearly one year into the country’s mandatory data breach notification regime. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
Some Australian firms still in the dark about cyber security
A report suggesting Australian firms are experiencing fewer cyber incidents has left its co-author perplexed with the findings. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Free tool reveals the true cost of ‘free’ online services
New data discovery portal developed by Finnish security firm F-Secure helps to uncover what Facebook, Amazon, Google and other tech giants know about consumers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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18 Jul 2019
Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches scheme drives compliance but issues remain
Australia’s data breach notification rules have largely been complied with, but some quarters are calling for more clarity on the reporting threshold and tougher action against errant firms. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2019
CW ANZ: Trend Watch – Security
With regulations pushing data protection up the business agenda, we look at how Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches scheme has been received and consider why a survey that found Australian firms are experiencing fewer cyber breach incidents appears to conflict with anecdotal evidence that suggests the opposite. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Digital minister Margot James quits after Brexit vote
James voted against the government in an attempt to stop the next Prime Minister from suspending Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Opinion
18 Jul 2019
Security Think Tank: Engage business to address commercial risk
What strategies can infosec pros use to shift focus from GDPR fines to enabling business gains and success, changing the way data is used, and aligning data privacy with business purpose? Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Parliamentary committee calls for halt to facial recognition trials
Issues with biometrics and forensics pose a significant risk to effective functioning of the criminal justice system, according to a report by the Science and Technology Committee Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jul 2019
UK poor cyber security practice undermining controls
UK firms investing in the latest cyber security products and services risk this being undermined by poor security practices, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jul 2019
Lateral phishing used to attack organisations on global scale
Lateral phishing is a growing type of account takeover that has enabled attackers to target more than 100,000 people by hijacking just 154 email accounts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jul 2019
Singapore shores up data protection capabilities
The Singapore government has developed a skills framework for data protection officers and is looking to certify organisations under a regional cross-border privacy rules system Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
17 Jul 2019
The 5 network security basics you need to know
In this compilation, learn what network security is, as well as how it differs from cybersecurity, common -- and potentially confusing -- technologies, threats and more. Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
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News
17 Jul 2019
Most security pros still concerned about public cloud security
Despite accelerated adoption of public cloud services by companies keen to benefit from increased efficiency, scalability and agility, most security professionals have reservations Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Jul 2019
Facebook accused of ‘breathtaking arrogance’ over Libra cryptocurrency plan
US senators grill Facebook’s David Marcus over social media giant’s plans to launch cryptocurrency Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 Jul 2019
Suspected malicious MS Office tool maker arrested
Dutch police have arrested a man suspected of producing and selling toolkits to create malicious Microsoft Office documents Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Jul 2019
Vulnerable firmware in enterprise server supply chain
Researchers are warning of vulnerabilities in firmware from a third-party supplier that put some servers from Lenovo, Gigabyte and six other manufacturers at risk Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
17 Jul 2019
Security Think Tank: Translating GDPR compliance into business benefits
What strategies can information security professionals use to shift focus from General Data Protection Regulation fines to enabling business gains and success, changing the way data is used, and aligning data privacy with business purpose? Continue Reading
By- Emma Bickerstaffe, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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Podcast
17 Jul 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 24
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna, Caroline Donnelly and Clare McDonald talk about using Alexa to search for medical advice, how a good cup of tea can solve most problems and whether more should be done to provide childcare at tech events Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
16 Jul 2019
NCSC calls out Microsoft over Dmarc reports
The UK’s cyber security agency has called out Microsoft for seriously undermining global email security by failing to provide crucial reports from its email platforms Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
16 Jul 2019
Digital safety skills initiative launched against cyber crime
Security industry partners have launched an initiative aimed at raising individuals’ digital safety skills to enable them to protect themselves and their families from most common cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
16 Jul 2019
UN resolution ignores special rapporteur’s call for halt to spyware sales
UN’s Human Rights Council adopts resolution to explore the impact of new and emerging digital technologies on human rights, but the text ignores a damning report by the council’s own expert on freedom of expression Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
16 Jul 2019
NCSC reports on second year of cyber defence at scale
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre releases a report on the second year of its Active Cyber Defence programme to demonstrate its effects in the public sector and wider UK cyber ecosystem Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
16 Jul 2019
Security Think Tank: Aligning data privacy with business objectives
What strategies can infosec pros use to shift focus from GDPR fines to enabling business gains and success, changing the way data is used, and aligning data privacy with business purpose? Continue Reading
By- Sanjana Mehta, (ISC)2