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E-Zine
14 Oct 2025
End of support
In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, the Buyer’s Guide takes a deep dive into the issue of Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, in terms of what this means for enterprises running the flagship operating system. Additionally, we look at the evolving role that business intelligence technology is playing in the enterprise, as well as the challenges of “vibe coding”, whereby artificial intelligence is used to assist with software development tasks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2025
Thales: Trust in AI for critical systems needs to be engineered
Confidence in artificial intelligence capabilities that power critical systems must go beyond words and be built on a hybrid model that combines data with physics and logic to prove reliability, according to Thales’s chief scientist Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
15 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: Renewed US stability may ease cyber tensions
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
12 Feb 2021
UK border surveillance regime highly privatised, says Privacy International
Research from Privacy International raises concerns about the deep involvement of technology companies in the development and deployment of various technologies throughout the UK’s border regime, along with the lack of scrutiny they receive Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
12 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: Biden must address insider security threat first
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2021
Low-complexity CVEs a growing concern
Analysis of thousands of CVEs logged with NIST in 2020 reveals some unwelcome developments Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
11 Feb 2021
CW Benelux: Is reluctance to report cyber crimes in the Netherlands helping the criminals get away?
According to an academic study in the Netherlands, only one in seven Dutch people report a cyber crime to the police when it happens - feeling it is better to sort the problem out themselves because they don’t think the police will do anything. This is storing up trouble as cyber crime is an increasing problem in the country. Also in this issue, read why Dutch bank ABN Amro is selling its head office. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: Biden’s team can make a difference on security
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
By- Greg Touhill
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News
10 Feb 2021
HelloKitty almost certainly behind CD Projekt ransomware attack
Theories that the cyber attack on a high-profile gaming studio was orchestrated by players who are disappointed in a videogame are likely wide of the mark, according to analysis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Feb 2021
Société Générale adopts work-from-home policy
French bank formalises remote working policy after discussions with labour unions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Feb 2021
Windows 10, Server 2019 users must patch serious zero-day
Another dangerous zero-day exploit is among 56 vulnerabilities patched by Microsoft in February’s Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
10 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: UK well-placed to work with Biden on cyber
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2021
Oracle claims major win in Australian public sector
Australian Data Centres will deploy Oracle’s Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer to host cloud services for the federal government Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
09 Feb 2021
Cyberpunk 2077 developer refuses to pay up after ransomware attack
Polish video game developer CD Projekt has released details of a ransomware attack on its systems Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2021
Data teams struggle to maximise business benefits
Many data scientists are having a hard time moving data science initiatives beyond proof-of-concept projects Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 Feb 2021
NHS reports fewer phishing emails in 2020
The NHSmail email service saw a steady decline in suspected phishing emails during the course of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
09 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: Biden has a chance to renew cyber alliances
As President Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard? Continue Reading
By- Richard Watson-Bruhn and Laura Marsden
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E-Zine
09 Feb 2021
Audi fine-tunes its digital performance to boost online car sales
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the digital chief at Audi UK discusses how the carmaker is tackling the slump in new car sales. One of the largest global malware botnets has been taken down, but how much of a blow will it be for cyber criminals? And we hear how one county council made huge savings on its SAP installation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2021
UK Cyber Security Council to take charge of skills strategy
New government-backed body will be set up to boost careers opportunities and professional standards in the cyber security sector Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2021
Too few UK organisations offering cyber training for remote work
Nearly a year into the pandemic, a study reveals a concerning tendency for organisations not to bother offering security training for remote workers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2021
Get ready for fake work epidemic
Remote working has become a fact of life for many office-based workers during the pandemic, and there has also been a rise in remote staff monitoring Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Feb 2021
Woolworths to invest more than A$50m in skills training
More than 60,000 Woolworths employees across store and e-commerce operations, supply chain network and support offices are expected to benefit from the new investment Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
08 Feb 2021
Sweden to establish national cyber security centre
Sweden becomes latest Nordic state to establish a national cyber security centre as the threat landscape grows Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
08 Feb 2021
Singapore tops cloud adoption in ASEAN
Nearly nine in 10 organisations in Singapore are using cloud services, but cost and security concerns remain Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
05 Feb 2021
Financial regulatory body bombarded with malicious emails
New disclosures reveal the FCA’s systems bounced almost a quarter of a million malicious emails in a three-month period Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Feb 2021
Security firm Stormshield loses source code in cyber attack
Source code from two products developed by French cyber security firm was compromised in a December 2020 incident Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Feb 2021
How Yarra Valley Water is tapping APIs
The largest water retailer in Melbourne has rolled out application programming interfaces to improve operations and customer service Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
04 Feb 2021
UKRI should speed up Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund approval processes, says NAO
Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund’s lengthy approval process leads to delays in funding projects and could be a deterrent, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Feb 2021
Five key points about unstructured data storage on-prem and cloud
We look at unstructured data, the myriad forms of data it comprises and the key storage options available, which include NAS and object storage on-prem and in the cloud Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
04 Feb 2021
Revolut rewrites policy to include permanent remote working
Challenger finance firm Revolut is redesigning its office spaces and introducing permanent remote working policies Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Feb 2021
Woodland Trust hit by cyber attack in December
Conservation charity is investigating what it describes as a ‘sophisticated’ cyber attack but has waited nearly two months to inform its members Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Feb 2021
Boeing outsources to Dell affecting 600 IT jobs
US aircraft manufacturer contracts hundreds of IT roles to Dell as it accelerates outsourcing plans Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Feb 2021
IBM and Microsoft close the gap to mainstream quantum computing
Recent developments from IBM and Microsoft suggest that cloud-based enterprise computing may become mainstream in just a few years Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Feb 2021
CCS goes live with £800m NHS IT framework
Digital Capability for Health framework covers development and IT management services for health and social care organisations Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2021
Fraud and cyber crime still vastly under-reported
The scale of digitally enabled crime in the UK is dramatically under-reported, new statistics indicate Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Feb 2021
CIO interview: David Walmsley, chief digital and omni-channel officer, Pandora
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic could have been a disaster for the jeweller, but due to its digital transformation programme, it was ready to carry on serving its customers online Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2021
Crypto malware targets Kubernetes clusters, say researchers
Newly identified Hildegaard malware targets Kubernetes clusters and seems to herald a new campaign from the TeamTNT gang Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Feb 2021
Has Covid-19 made bank branch closures easier to sell?
Big banks continue to close branches and invest more in technology as the Covid-19 pandemic makes a case for digital banking Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Feb 2021
Foxtons rejects claims of slow reaction to data leak
Investigators have unearthed 16,000 data records that seem to have been stolen in an attack on property firm Foxtons last year, but the organisation says it acted by the book in dealing with the incident Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Feb 2021
‘Classic’ Cerber ransomware targets health sector in high volumes
Cerber ransomware-as-a-service seems to have re-emerged as one of the most critical cyber threats facing healthcare organisations, reports VMware Carbon Black Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Feb 2021
SolarWinds patches two critical CVEs in Orion platform
New vulnerabilities disclosed as SolarWinds reels from December 2020 Solorigate/Sunburst attack – but do not appear to have been exploited yet Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Feb 2021
Tata Communications grows IoT footprint
India’s Tata Communications has been shoring up its IoT capabilities through a handful of acquisitions and partnerships with telcos Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
02 Feb 2021
CIO interview: Paul Coby, CIO, Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey’s CIO is working to create an agile IT department and says the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a company-wide appreciation of what IT does Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2021
Agent Tesla trojan finds new ways to sneak past defences
Updated versions of Agent Tesla Rat include new techniques that fiddle with code to disable endpoint protection tools on target systems Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
02 Feb 2021
Business intelligence helps ambulance service’s pandemic response
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how one ambulance service is using business intelligence tools to join up datasets to improve its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our latest buyer’s guide examines video conferencing and collaboration. And we look at the benefits of real-time streaming data analytics. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2021
West Midlands refreshes digital strategy
Combined authority’s 2021-2026 digital roadmap aims to address the digital divide and make the West Midlands the most digitally connected region in the country Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2021
UKRI suspends services after ransomware attack
UK Research and Innovation was hit by an undisclosed strain of ransomware at the end of January Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
01 Feb 2021
Three approaches to remote collaboration for home workers
The coronavirus has led to working from home being the ‘new norm’. We look at how collaboration technologies could work in the long term Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 Feb 2021
SBRC picks Check Point to support cyber helpline
The Scottish Business Resilience Centre has enlisted Check Point as the first security supplier to join its incident response partnership programme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Jan 2021
Manufacturing particularly at risk of Solorigate-linked breaches
Every fifth victim of the SolarWinds Solorigate/Sunburst attack was a manufacturing organisation, say researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Jan 2021
Apprenticeships may be a solution to cyber skills shortage, say insiders
Cyber security professionals are open to new approaches to finding sorely needed talent, according to a poll Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
28 Jan 2021
Five key questions about Kubernetes backup answered
We look at when to back up containers, what to protect, the main methods of backup for Kubernetes and the main Kubernetes backup products available in the market Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2021
End of Emotet: A blow to cyber crime, but don’t drop your guard
The takedown of Emotet is a huge event with repercussions that will reverberate across the cyber criminal world, but unfortunately that’s not to say there will be much of a long-term impact Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Jan 2021
TCS rings in the new year on a roll
India’s Tata Consultancy Services recorded one of its strongest third-quarter earnings and grew its brand value amid a global pandemic Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
27 Jan 2021
Pandemic response has improved privacy posture, says Cisco
Data privacy seems to be ‘coming of age’ to some extent and organisational responses to Covid-19 may be partly responsible, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jan 2021
Yorkshire Building Society migrating application development to improve customer satisfaction
Yorkshire Building Society is moving to new application development platform to support the creation of customer-friendly online services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Jan 2021
Mimecast breach was work of SolarWinds attackers
Mimecast’s investigation into a January 2021 breach of its systems turns up evidence that the culprit was the same group that targeted SolarWinds in December Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jan 2021
Emotet botnet goes offline as cops seize servers
The Emotet botnet has been disrupted and knocked offline after a major international effort by law enforcement Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jan 2021
Grindr complaint results in €9.6m GDPR fine
Norway’s data protection authority plans to apply a fine totalling 10% of LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr’s revenues over its data sharing practices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jan 2021
Emergency Apple updates patch exploited zero-days
Three vulnerabilities could give attackers full control of their target Apple devices, and must be patched immediately Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jan 2021
After a push at the start, Mencap’s automation journey is gathering pace
UK charity was helped out by a bank at the start of an automation investigation that is now a project sweeping across the organisation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Jan 2021
Australia’s IT spending set to bounce back in 2021
IT spending in Australia will grow by 4% this year, reversing a decline of 1% in 2020 as organisations seek to grow their digital chops Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
26 Jan 2021
The ransomware routine: pages from the Secret IR Insider’s diary
The Secret Incident Response Insider shares behind-the-scenes stories of what really happens after organisations are hit by cyber attacks – and shows how they could have been avoided Continue Reading
By- The Secret IR Insider, Check Point
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News
26 Jan 2021
Cyber fraud a national security issue, says Rusi report
A report from the Rusi think tank calls for fresh approaches to how we think about fighting fraud Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
26 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: Are security teams the unsung heroes of 2020?
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hotcakes? Continue Reading
By- Josh Bregman
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News
26 Jan 2021
Gartner: IT budgets shift to mature processes around remote business
The pandemic forced businesses to work remotely. Now, almost a year on, CIOs must consider the IT to run long-term remote business strategies Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
26 Jan 2021
Salad as a service: How tech could revolutionise farming
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how new technologies are supporting the rise of vertical farming, and could revolutionise food supply chains. We examine one of the biggest trends in the cloud – serverless computing. And Brexit has not yet ended the debate about UK-EU data protection. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: Time to rethink stopgap solutions
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Continue Reading
By- Paul Holland, Information Security Forum
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News
22 Jan 2021
ICO resumes adtech investigation
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office was criticised for ending its investigation into alleged malpractice in advertising technology, but has now resumed its probe Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jan 2021
Where is Intel going to place its next strategic bet?
Intel is getting a new CEO and the company is on a mission to move beyond the x86, a processor architecture that it has defined and dominated Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
22 Jan 2021
Sepa data leaks as agency resists ransom demands
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is resisting extortion demands from a ransomware gang, but has suffered a data leak in retaliation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jan 2021
Google threatens to cut off Australia
Google’s threat to end its Australian Search operation comes in the face of new legislation that would force it to pay media publishers for news content Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Jan 2021
Hackney Council tenders for cyber security upgrade
Suppliers are being invited to tender for enhanced cyber security capabilities at ransomware victim Hackney Council Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
21 Jan 2021
How can healthcare organisations fight increased cyber crime in 2021?
As the Covid-19 pandemic enters what may be its most dangerous phase, we explore how healthcare organisations can ward off cyber threats while preserving their ability to deliver critical care Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2021
Two-thirds of CISOs say they’ll be cyber attack victims this year
Security professionals are ever alert to the threats they face, but some still seem to think it is unlikely they will be attacked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Jan 2021
NHS Business Services Authority launches digital strategy
NHS body’s digital strategy aims to change culture, practices and processes to create an environment where people can do their best Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2021
Government needs to ‘take stock’ of digital progress, says Reform
Think-tank says Covid-19 has shown the importance of a ‘digitally enabled’ public sector, but there is still a long way to go to realise the full potential of technology Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2021
IR35 private sector reforms: IT contractors warned to be wary of non-compliant umbrella companies
The proliferation of websites offering comparison site-like services for umbrella companies has prompted tax experts to warn IT contractors of the financial risk posed by firms offering ‘too good to be true’ take-home pay rates Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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E-Zine
21 Jan 2021
CW APAC: Trend Watch – CIO trends
Data is everywhere and businesses are seeking ways of using this data to benefit themselves, their customers and their employees. In this handbook, focused on CIO trends in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly reviews some key IT trends that are likely to shape the industry in 2021 and looks at what a number of companies in the region are doing in the field of big data analytics. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Jan 2021
Where is the UK’s digital strategy?
While the devolved nations press on with their digital plans, the UK government has delayed its digital strategy – yet this is too important for the economy to be put off any further Continue Reading
By- Amanda Brock, OpenUK
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News
20 Jan 2021
Architect slashes 20% off storage costs with Nasuni NAS gateway
LA-based Jerde Partnership replaced on-premise storage and backup with Nasuni hybrid cloud NAS gateways to provide seamless access across timezones to project files Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
20 Jan 2021
Malwarebytes also hit by SolarWinds attackers
The nation state group that attacked SolarWinds in December got inside Malwarebytes by exploiting privileged access to its Microsoft Office 365 tenant, the firm reveals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
20 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: It’s time to secure the collaboration revolution
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hotcakes? Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2021
CIOs blame siloed IT teams and tools for misalignment
The inability of teams to see a single version of the truth is leading to a lot of time wasting among IT departments and businesses Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
19 Jan 2021
Could ambiguous rules spur IT personnel offshoring bonanza?
Could the combination of Brexit and ambiguous rules on recruitment enable businesses to hire IT staff from overseas to carry out work remotely? Continue Reading
By- Yash Dubal
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News
19 Jan 2021
Value of GDPR fines shows dramatic increase in 2020
European regulators imposed almost €160m worth of fines during the past 12 months, a substantial rise Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
19 Jan 2021
The UK’s struggle with digital schooling
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the UK government’s sudden decision to close schools left many unable to provide children with online schooling - we examine the home learning challenges. Cyber security experts give us their forecasts for 2021. And we find out how technology supports the work of the Guide Dogs charity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: In 2021, enable, empower and entrust your users
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jan 2021
Fixing the cracks in public sector digital infrastructure
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the flaws in the UK's digital government set-up. The appointment of new IT leadership presents an ideal opportunity for the government to fix them Continue Reading
By- Matthew Fetzer, Reform
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News
17 Jan 2021
NCSC CyberFirst Girls 2021 contest kicks off
UK’s national cyber agency says it has already had hundreds of entrants in spite of the challenges presented by the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jan 2021
US cyber security agencies get $9bn in Biden plan
New funding proposals come as US government reels from the impact of the December 2020 SolarWinds attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jan 2021
Nordic startups make advances in pet tech
Nordic tech startups are looking to take pet tech mainstream following the acceleration of the industry during the current pandemic Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2021
Coalition proposes secure standard model for Covid-19 passports
Vaccination Credential Initiative is working to ensure that people vaccinated against Covid-19 can access their records in a secure, verifiable and privacy-preserving way Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jan 2021
Tech partnership to drive Finland’s quantum computing project
Organisations in Finland are developing quantum computing capabilities through a state and private sector partnership Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
15 Jan 2021
UK government urged to implement cloud-centric transformation plan
The approach to digital public services needs to be reinvented to catch up with global leaders, according to new research Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jan 2021
UK government needs a digital reboot
The appointment of new digital leadership is a welcome start to what – if the UK is to thrive in a post-Covid, post-Brexit world – must become a wholesale reboot of digital government Continue Reading
By- Daniel Korski
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News
14 Jan 2021
Old, on-premise systems targeted in Hackney ransomware attack
Council reveals some more insight into how the Pysa ransomware gang infiltrated its systems by exploiting legacy technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Jan 2021
Unforeseen consequences of new technologies put UK at risk
Lords committee told that the risks associated with various emerging digital technologies must be assessed together, with input from UK citizens, if the government is to avoid ‘siloisation’ of fundamentally interconnected problems Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
14 Jan 2021
VVOLs and Pure win VM storage beauty parade for French chain
VMware Virtual Volumes and a move from NetApp to Pure Storage saw cosmetics retailer Beauty Success make performance gains and eliminate bottlenecks in ordering and logistics Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
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E-Zine
14 Jan 2021
CW Middle East: $60m venture capital fund targets 120 startups
Countries in the Middle East see technology as an industry of the future and are investing heavily in the sector as part of their economic diversification plans. Read in this issue how the latest development will see a $60m venture capital fund, based in Bahrain, invest in 120 early-stage startups across the Middle East region. Also read how Saudi Arabia has signed two agreements with Chinese IT suppliers as it strives to deliver its ambitious programme to diversify its economy. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: Plan for hybrid working to become normal
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Continue Reading
By- Martin Kuppinger, KuppingerCole
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News
13 Jan 2021
Covid-19 immunity passport tests to begin in UK
A Covid-19 immunity and vaccination passport developed by two UK firms and backed by Innovate UK has entered the live testing phase Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor