IT security
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News
05 Sep 2024
Tencent Cloud debuts palm scanning tech in global markets
Tencent Cloud launches palm verification technology for global markets, offering AI-driven identity authentication to support contactless payments and security access management Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2024
How Kaspersky is driving growth in APAC
Kaspersky is leveraging its threat intelligence capabilities and local market knowledge to navigate geopolitical tensions and expand its footprint across the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: No shortcuts to addressing software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2018
North Korean programmer charged for WannaCry attacks
The US has charged a member of a group of North Korean hackers linked to the WannaCry, Sony Pictures and other cyber attacks around the world Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Sep 2018
Who is The Cloud Daddy?
Had a great couple of online sessions recently with Joe Merces of the splendidly named CloudDaddy. The aim of CloudDaddy is to simplify one of the great pain points of IT (no, not repairing ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Sep 2018
Verify on the verge – what does it mean for GDS?
The government’s flagship digital identity system Gov.uk Verify has become a car crash in motion, accelerating towards its demise. The Cabinet Office’s project watchdog has condemned Verify by ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2018
Ransomware down, but not out, report reveals
Cryptojacking has taken over from ransomware as the top money spinner for cyber criminals, but the threat is not over and spam is also seeing a resurgence as an attack method, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2018
BA praised for swift GDPR-aligned action on data breach
British Airways has been praised for its swift response to a customer data breach, which could be the first test case under the EU’s GDPR and new UK GDPR-aligned data protection laws Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2018
Chrome 69 security improvements welcomed
The cyber security community has welcomed the improvements in the latest version of the Chrome browser, especially when it comes to generating strong, unique passwords Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: How to manage software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2018
Government projects watchdog recommends terminating Gov.uk Verify identity project
Infrastructure & Projects Authority says Whitehall departments are unwilling to fund flagship GDS identity programme – cancellation would mean writing off at least £130m spent so far Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2018
Half a million UK firms hit by CEO fraud, Lloyds Bank estimates
Nearly 500,000 UK businesses are being hit by impersonation fraud, according to estimations by Lloyds Bank, with the legal sector most at risk Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2018
People top target for cyber attackers, report confirms
As security controls have improved, cyber attackers are increasingly focusing their efforts on people within organisations as a way into corporate IT systems, a report confirms Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: How to achieve software hygiene
What is the most practical and cost-effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Sep 2018
How insider fraud can be detected and avoided in the enterprise
IT sabotage and insider threats can put an organization at great risk. Guest expert Peter Sullivan details preventative measures to take and employee training techniques. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: Eight controls to manage software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2018
Three forthcoming government services to use Gov.uk Verify
Government Digital Service is in the process of private beta testing its identity assurance platform with three new central government services Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2018
UK and allies call for backdoors in encryption products
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance is calling on tech firms to include backdoors in their encrypted products to give access to law enforcement authorities or face various measures Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Sep 2018
Power play – how GE builds digital into its products
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to Bill Ruh, the head of GE Digital about how the business has changed to focus on customer outcomes following a change in senior leadership. The company is exploring new industries to take its Predix platform, such as the hospitality sector. We look at the problems of implementing SAP S/4 Hana and speak to experts about how to maximise success. We also explore the challenges of networking microservices. Our CIO interview is PayPoint CIO Jon Marchant. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Sep 2018
Security Think Tank: Follow good practice to reduce risk of software vulnerabilities
What is the most practical and cost effective way for organisations to identify and remediate high-risk software vulnerabilities? Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2018
Majority of UK firms not insured for data breaches
Many UK firms are not insured against information security breaches and data loss, and would have to spend £1m on average to recover from a breach, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2018
Security Serious Week to feature flash mob event
“Flash mob” event will create a human collage, highlighting cyber security advice Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2018
Fraudulent money transfers are top aim of business email compromise
Business email compromise is increasingly popular with cyber criminals to steal money and information as well as spread malware, security researchers find Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2018
Blockchain gains foothold in Australia
A number of blockchain projects are under way in Australia, but questions remain about whether the technology is wanted Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2018
Cobalt cyber heist group mounts new campaign
Security researchers discover new campaign using two malicious links to double the chances of infection, which is believed to be linked to a notorious cyber crime group Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2018
Machine identity management crisis looming
Managing machine identities is looming as the next big security challenge, a study reveals, with few organisations capable of protecting them as they increasingly form the basis of online communications Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2018
Fourth man jailed for iCloud celebrity hacking
The final hacker charged with leaking nude images of female celebrities in 2014 has been jailed Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2018
US and UK days away from European Parliament ultimatum to suspend data transfers to the US
Threat to Privacy Shield as the European Union and US approach a critical European Parliament deadline to suspend data transfers from the EU to the US Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2018
Improving security is top driver for ISO 27001
Organisations are implementing the ISO 27001 standard in recognition of the fact that cyber attacks are increasingly inevitable and that it is best to be well-prepared to fend off attacks and mitigate their effect Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2018
Security teams and C-suite exec views not aligned
There are key differences and potential challenges when it comes to security teams and C-suite executives communicating and aligning about cyber threats, a study shows Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2018
IT leaders at a crossroads as they grapple with digital technology
CIOs have the opportunity to influence their company strategy as digital technology reshapes business. A survey of CIOs across 70 countries charts a path for IT leaders through emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
Cyber attackers switching to covert tactics
Cyber criminals are moving away from mass, high-profile attacks to ones that are stealthy and more subtle – as well as attacks targeting systems typically used in critical infrastructure, researchers say Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Aug 2018
Information security risk – keeping it simple
Organisations should start with risk management to understand information security risks and communicate them better internally Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
Challenge to anti-GDPR immigration exemption in DPA to go ahead
Two human rights groups are challenging a controversial clause in new UK data protection legislation that they say is in conflict with the EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights and undermines the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
Sharp rise in business email compromise
Cyber attackers are expanding their attack methods to steal money and to gain access to corporate and employee data, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2018
UK universities targeted by Iranian hackers
UK universities are among those targeted by a cyber threat group associated with the Iranian government Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2018
Gov.uk Verify chief to leave Government Digital Service
Nic Harrison is returning to the Department for Work and Pensions, with no replacement as leader of the identity assurance programme yet in place Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2018
North Koreans add Mac OS to cryptocurrency-stealing malware attacks
A North Korean hacking group is targeting cryptocurrency exchanges using Trojanised cryptocurrency trading software designed for both Microsoft’s Windows and Apple’s Mac OS, say researchers Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
Australian government agency trials secure cloud service
The Digital Transformation Agency has become the first government agency in Australia to test the use of Microsoft Office 365 in a secure cloud environment Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
Cryptographic agility is key to post-quantum security
Although post-quantum security is not an issue for all organisations today, an expert believes that those needing to ensure data is secure for decades to come should aim to achieve cryptographic agility above all else Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
No Deal Brexit papers warn of stark future for UK tech
The government has published the first of its No Deal Brexit contingency planning notices, containing sobering messages for the UK technology industry Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
Apache Struts users urged to update due to new security flaw
Another security flaw has been discovered in the Apache Struts, which was at the heart of the massive Equifax data breach in 2017 Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
Councils at risk from unsupported Windows Server and SQL Server
Some local authorities are using unsupported server software, while others are not paying for extended support Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2018
European cloud adopters still lack basic security
Despite outpacing the rest of the world, the majority of organisations adopting cloud in Europe, the Middle East and Africa lack basic security, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2018
Nearly a third of organisations still not GDPR ready
As the UK and other states implement the EU’s GDPR, many organisations admit they are still not fully compliant, but most claim to be able to respond to data subject access requests Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Aug 2018
Better the data you know – how GDPR is affecting UK tech companies
As the dust settles from the General Data Protection Regulation, the implications for technology firms in the UK are becoming clearer Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2018
Superdrug denies data breach
Superdrug has warned online customers it believes may have had personal details exposed, but claims its systems were not compromised, in what could be the first GDPR-related extortion attempt Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
New Zealand to run national cyber security exercise
The island-nation will test the resilience of its critical infrastructure in November 2018, bringing together multiple agencies to protect assets of national significance Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Online crime costs more than $1m a minute
More than $1m is lost to cyber crime every minute, a report reveals, underlining the increasing and significant threats businesses face online Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Veritas aims to boost NetBackup with simplified UI and setup
Two decades-old enterprise product upgraded with backups that can be set in three clicks, down from 30, plus instant VM workload recovery and capacity monitoring and planning Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Retail and finance top cyber targets
Retail and finance remain the top cyber attack targets, but the second quarter also saw a spike in attacks against the manufacturing industry and an increase in remote desktop attacks, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Microsoft announces free election cyber defence tools
Microsoft has revealed it recently disrupted domains associated with a Russian cyber attack group believed to be targeting US political groups ahead of the midterm elections Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Aug 2018
Cloud security: Weighing up the risk to enterprises
In this guest post, Chris Hodson, chief information security officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at internet security firm Zscaler, takes a closer look at why cloud security remains ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Malaysia’s financial sector warms up to cloud, but lacks security leadership
Almost two-thirds of Malaysia’s financial services firms are developing a cloud strategy, but not all have a security plan in place Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Aug 2018
AI: Black boxes and the boardroom
Computers can and do make mistakes and AI is only as good its training so relying purely on machine intelligence to make critical decisions is risky Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2018
NHS trusts lose nearly 10,000 patient records a year
Report calls for NHS trusts to work to abolish handwritten notes in hospitals to prevent loss of personal documents and to introduce a patient identity protocol Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2018
Planned Australian law raises tech firms’ security concerns
A digital industry group representing some of the world’s largest tech firms is opposed to proposed Australian laws aimed at compelling them to help security agencies and police Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2018
Cyber Security Challenge UK to scale up
Cybersecurity Challenge UK plans to scale up its events and its role in coordinating UK industry efforts to attract talented people to the cyber security profession Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2018
Apple confirms teen hacker took no customer data
Teenage “fan” who broke into Apple’s mainframe from his home in Melbourne is believed to have downloaded 90GB of secure files, but no customer data Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2018
ASEAN firms need to overcome DevOps hurdles
Southeast Asia has had pockets of success with DevOps, but most organisations across the region will need to overcome cultural and legacy challenges to succeed Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2018
Trump sparks speculation after repealing cyber attack restraints
The US president has sparked speculation about US policy on launching cyber attacks by repealing Obama-era restraints, underlining the need for international rules on cyber warfare Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
Global infosec spending to top $114bn in 2018, says Gartner
The need for improved detection, response and privacy is driving the demand for security products and services in response to security risks, business needs and industry changes, Gartner reveals Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2018
Inside DevOps, containers and enterprise security
Global corporates are waking up to containers and orchestrated containerisation for software development that is fast and safe. Computer Weekly looks at the best approach to ensure security is not compromised along the way Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2018
Google Chrome flaw puts privacy at risk
Imperva security researcher urges Google Chrome users to update to the latest version after discovering a vulnerability that could be exploited to uncover private data Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2018
Scotland's Improvement Service signs up to pilot digital identity platform
The Improvement Service will pilot the Yoti digital identity platform, test the use of blockchain applications and take a cloud first approach with its myaccount citizen portal Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2018
The National Archives deploys Egress to support FoI requests
Egress Secure Workspace is being used by the Advisory Council for The National Archives, who require a collaboration environment to assess FoI requests Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2018
ICS security at risk in key verticals, report shows
The security of industrial control systems (ICS) is at risk in key verticals due to under staffing, under investment and human error, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2018
Intel releases fix for latest chip security flaws
Businesses and consumers are advised to download security updates from Intel for new security flaws that could allow attackers to access protected data, but some cloud providers could see a performance impact Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
Businesses urged to patch Microsoft flaw allowing MFA bypass
Security researchers are urging enterprises to update their software after the discovery of a vulnerability that could undermine the security provided by multifactor authentication Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Aug 2018
Security Think Tank: Outsource security operations, not control
What critical security controls can be outsourced and how do organisations, SMEs in particular, maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
Consumers accept fraud danger as online shopping increases, research finds
The majority of UK consumers see the threat of online fraud as “inevitable” as e-commerce popularity rises Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2018
Phishing remains top fraud enabler, RSA reports
Phishing is the most popular way of enabling fraud for cyber criminals, who are also increasingly using rogue mobile apps, mobile browsers and social media, a report reveals Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Aug 2018
Cyber attackers target infrastructure
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out about the growing sophistication of cyber attackers who specialise in industrial control systems. They are fast, efficient and able to move between IT and OT environments. We also discover how few businesses in general are reporting cyber crime, as they should. The issue also tracks Google’s playing court to the C-suite, with respect to cloud computing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
UK banks under pressure to improve downtime reporting under new FCA rules
To make it easier for customers to compare and switch between current account providers, UK banks are under pressure to improve their reporting processes for downtime and security incidents Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
FBI warns of global ATM cyber crime spree
The FBI has issued a warning to banks that cyber criminals are planning to steal millions in a coordinated worldwide attack on cash machines Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2018
ICO strengthens commitment to technology and innovation
Information Commissioner’s Office has demonstrated its commitment to technology and innovation by appointing a new executive director to focus on this area Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2018
Banks lead in digital era fraud detection
All e-commerce businesses should follow the banks’ lead in how to detect fraud in the digital era, says RSA fraud and risk expert Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2018
Most security pros concerned about election infrastructure
A majority of information security professionals believe that election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyber attack, a survey shows Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2018
UK firms concerned about cyber arms race
Continuous investment and activity are key in the cyber arms race, according to Databarracks, as research shows UK firms are worried about keeping up with security challenges Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2018
Millions of businesses vulnerable to fax-based cyber attack
Hackers could exploit security vulnerabilities in fax machines to launch cyber attacks in millions of organisations around the world, researchers warn, underlining the need for cyber resilience Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2018
Over 146 billion records to be stolen over next five years
The US will bear the brunt of data exfiltration efforts by cyber criminals, though Asia-Pacific nations such as Singapore will not be spared Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2018
Mimecast extends core email security to enable cyber resilience
Mimecast continues to widen its cyber security capability through in-house development and strategic acquisition, as well as extend its core email security technologies to all other areas it applies Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2018
Butlin’s warns of potential personal data breach
Holiday camp chain blames cyber breach on a phishing attack, implying that attackers were able to steal user credentials to access customer data – and underlining the need for security awareness training Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2018
NCR patches ATM vulnerabilities
NCR has patched ATM vulnerabilities discovered by Positive Technologies Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2018
Microsoft looks at a Windows VM to sandbox rogue code
A feature revealed in the Windows Insider programme may appear in a future Windows 10 update for enterprises Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
Under half of firms use vulnerability assessments
Less than half of organisations base their cyber defences on strategic vulnerability assessments, and a third of these do the bare minimum to meet compliance requirements, a study shows Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
ICO fines Emma’s Diary £140,000
The UK’s privacy watchdog has fined a marketing company for illegally collecting and selling personal information for political campaigning Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
Smart cities a tempting target for cyber attackers
Smart cities are an attractive target for cyber attackers because of the growing number of connected systems embedded throughout their infrastructure Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Aug 2018
CW Benelux: Netherlands to experiment with self-driving trains
In this issue, read how Dutch railway operator ProRail will test self-driving trains on a small set of railroad tracks to learn if they can be part of the country’s notoriously busy network. Also, find out how a network of smart towns and cities is growing in the Netherlands, and why Dutch organisations are being urged to unite to fight DDoS attacks. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
Brace for more Triton-like attacks, researchers warn
The world has not seen the last of industrial control system (ICS) attacks like Triton, researchers have warned Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
Incomplete visibility a top security failing
Incomplete visibility of IT environments is among the most common basic enterprise security failings, as most organisations are still failing to achieve basic cyber security hygiene, a survey reveals Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
Financial services firms lack the culture to innovate fast
Finance firms appear to be struggling to release new software quickly, a study from Contino has found Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
Check Point warns of WhatsApp vulnerabilities
Researchers are warning of vulnerabilities in WhatsApp that allow threat actors to intercept and manipulate messages sent in a group chat Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
Cyber security double agents most common in the UK
Cyber security professionals who alternate between criminal and legitimate activities or move full-time into cyber criminal activity are more common in the UK than other countries, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
Australia calls for interventionist approach in new cyber agenda
The Australian government is forming a cyber defence network comprising security agencies and private sector partners to support a more interventionist approach towards cyber security Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2018
Starbucks to advise on development of bitcoin trading platform
Coffee giant Starbucks has joined a group of firms advising Intercontinental Exchange on the development of a digital assets platform Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2018
AI security hype putting businesses at risk
The hype around artificial intelligence may be putting businesses at risk, according to a study that found most IT decision-makers believe AI is the answer to all cyber security challenges Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2018
Lack of Dmarc email validation puts brands and customers at risk
There is a worldwide lack of Dmarc email validation to defend against fraud and phishing attacks, putting organisations and customers at risk, a study shows Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2018
Industrial control systems a specialised cyber target
Cyber attackers specialising in industrial control systems are fast, efficient and able to move between IT and OT environments, a study has revealed Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Aug 2018
Security Think Tank: Outsource responsibility, not accountability
What critical security controls can be outsourced and how do organisations, SMEs in particular, maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
