Identity and access management products
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Opinion
06 Dec 2024
Six trends that will define cyber through to 2030
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2024
Met Police challenged on claim LFR supported by ‘majority of Lewisham residents’
A community impact assessment for the Met Police’s deployment of live facial-recognition tech in Lewisham brings into question the force’s previous claims to Computer Weekly that its use of the technology is supported by ‘the majority of residents’ Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
22 Feb 2023
Dutch cyber security professionals experience stress akin to soldiers in war zone, claims expert
Cyber attacks are taking a heavy toll on Dutch IT professionals, with over a third reporting that their mental health suffers as a result Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
20 Feb 2023
Twitter 2FA changes bring more risks than benefits
Twitter’s approach to nudging users away from insecure SMS-based 2FA is being questioned over its logic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
16 Feb 2023
Security Think Tank: New trends and drivers in cyber security training
Self-paced, interactive, bite-sized learning is becoming the optimum path for cyber security training in the workplace, says John Tolbert of KuppingerCole Continue Reading
By- John Tolbert, KuppingerCole
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News
16 Feb 2023
How to tame the identity sprawl
Organisations should find a comprehensive way to gain full visibility into their digital identities and leverage automation to tame the identify sprawl Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Definition
13 Feb 2023
passwordless authentication
Passwordless authentication is signing into a service without using a password. Continue Reading
By- Gavin Wright
- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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News
13 Feb 2023
Police tech needs clear legal rules, says biometrics regulator
Police use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition needs to be controlled by strict rules and mechanisms to ensure public trust Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
13 Feb 2023
Whistleblower in limbo as sensitive NatWest customer files remain under her bed
Whistleblower and NatWest at stalemate as regulators leave it up to them to come to an agreement on return of sensitive customer data Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Feb 2023
Social media platform Reddit breached in phishing attack
An unspecified threat actor obtained access to internal documents, code and business systems at Reddit after stealing employee credentials in a phishing attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2023
Banking regulatory body wants a ‘tripwire’ to flag APP fraud
Banking code of practice organisation wants banks to monitor where authorised push payment scammers are sending stolen money Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Feb 2023
APP fraud reimbursement proposal is ‘fundamentally flawed’, say MPs
MPs claim the involvement of a bank-sponsored organisation in reimbursing victims of APP fraud would be a conflict of interest Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
07 Feb 2023
APAC buyer’s guide to SASE
In this buyer’s guide on secure access service edge services, we look at the benefits of the technology, key considerations and the market landscape Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
01 Feb 2023
NCSC for Startups inducts four companies into programme
Four more startups are set to join the NCSC accelerator, which helps the UK government develop technology and approaches to pressing cyber security challenges Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Feb 2023
Innovative Technology deploys age estimation tech in shops and pubs
A company involved in Home Office-led trials of biometric age estimation technologies has begun rolling out its hardware to UK shops and pubs so they can use its facial recognition algorithm to assure customers’ ages Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Feb 2023
Malware variant can block contactless payments
Kaspersky warns that the latest variant of the Prilex malware can block contactless payments to force people to insert cards, enabling criminals to steal money Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
31 Jan 2023
GitHub warns Desktop, Atom users after code-signing certificates pinched
Threat actors stole encrypted code-signing certificates for GitHub’s Desktop and Atom applications in December 2022, prompting warnings for users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Jan 2023
NCSC exposes Iranian, Russian spear-phishing campaign targeting UK
Spear-phishing campaigns likely linked to Iranian and Russian espionage activity are targeting persons of interest in the UK, warns the NCSC Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
23 Jan 2023
The rise of fraud in pop culture is impacting consumers’ digital trust
Shows such as The Tinder Swindler and Inventing Anna were big money-earners for Netflix in 2022, but Onfido’s Mike Tuchen says their popularity risks damaging consumer trust Continue Reading
By- Mike Tuchen
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News
23 Jan 2023
NCSC warning over cyber risk to charity sector
Cash-strapped charities without the resource to tackle their resilience deficit are increasingly at risk from malicious actors, says the NCSC Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Jan 2023
The Security Interviews: Protecting your digital self
Our digital self – the virtual presence of who we are online – has a pervasive influence in the real world. People make judgements based on these digital depictions, so what can be done to ensure positive representation? Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2023
Cabinet Office looks to expand public data sharing for digital ID
Cabinet Office seeks feedback on proposed legislation to enhance data sharing across the public sector, in support of the UK government’s ambition to have a single sign-on identity-check system for all public services Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
12 Jan 2023
UK government completes trials of age estimation technology
Government-led trials of age estimation and verification technologies for the sale of alcohol in nightlife venues and supermarkets have been completed, with both government and retail lobbyists pushing for legislation that would allow retailers to adopt the tools for alcohol sales Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Jan 2023
Vulnerable organisations to get free Cyber Essentials support
Charities and legal aid firms are among those to be offered free security checks and certifications from the National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jan 2023
Test of digital ID tech at Surrey nightclub proclaimed success
The majority of visitors to a Camberley venue who piloted a digital identification app developed by 1account said they found it easy to use and preferred it to standard physical ID Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jan 2023
China and India governments among top targets for cyber attackers
Chinese and Indian governments targeted by hacktivists and ransomware groups out to make statement or expose flaws in their respective security postures Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
29 Dec 2022
Cyber security professionals share their biggest lessons of 2022
In the run-up to 2023, cyber security professionals are taking the time to reflect on the past few months and share their biggest lessons of 2022 Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2022
Top 10 technology and ethics stories of 2022
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 technology and ethics stories of 2022 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
22 Dec 2022
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2022
The war in Ukraine loomed large over the cyber security news agenda, but 2022 also saw growing awareness of open source security, discussion around cyber insurance, and more besides Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
19 Dec 2022
Security Think Tank: 2022 brought plenty of learning opportunities in cyber
At the end of another busy 12 months, Turnkey Consulting’s Andrew Morris sums up some of the most important takeaways for cyber pros Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
16 Dec 2022
UK unis implement new IP traffic policies to combat ransomware
Jisc will introduce new measures to protect UK universities and research institutions from ransomware attacks that exploit the Remote Desktop Protocol remote-access feature Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Dec 2022
Finnish government launches information security voucher scheme
Finland’s government is offering businesses financial support to help them improve their cyber security Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
09 Dec 2022
Online Safety Bill returns to Parliament
MPs and online safety experts have expressed concern about encryption-breaking measures contained in the Online Safety Bill as it returns to Parliament for the first time since its passage was paused in July Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
08 Dec 2022
Too many secrets: What can today’s cyber teams learn from a 30-year-old film?
Despite being 30 years old, Sneakers remains a classic hacker film. The technology may have dated, but the underlying themes remain relevant and remind us about the threats lurking online Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Dec 2022
Security Think Tank: As cyber pros, we need to articulate our needs better
There is always a lot to learn about security, but one of the most important lessons may not relate to technology at all, says Petra Wenham Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Dec 2022
Security Think Tank: The more you buy, the less you protect
The most important lesson learned this year is that the more controls you have in place, the less secure you become, argues 2-sec’s Tim Holman Continue Reading
By- Tim Holman, 2-sec
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Definition
02 Dec 2022
User Principal Name (UPN)
In Microsoft Active Directory, a User Principal Name (UPN) is a username and domain in an email address format. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2022
LastPass probes new cyber incident related to August attack
The August 2022 cyber attack on LastPass seems to have begat another incident, according to company CEO Karim Toubba Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
30 Nov 2022
Think technology, process, human risk to manage ransomware
Effective ransomware handling boils down to three core areas – technology, process and human risk Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
29 Nov 2022
‘Legal but harmful’ clause dropped from Online Safety Bill
Online Safety Bill’s ‘legal but harmful’ provision will be dropped by the UK government in favour of public risk assessments, tools to help users control the content they consume, and new criminal offences around self-harm Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
29 Nov 2022
How gamifying cyber training can improve your defences
Security training is the cornerstone of any cyber defence strategy. With ever-escalating online threats, it is now more important than ever that this training is an engaging experience Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2022
Not-for-profit aims to encourage 1,300 girls into cyber careers
CyNam, a not-for-profit cyber security initiative, is collaborating with industry, education providers and government to encourage young women into cyber Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Nov 2022
Dutch national cyber security strategy aims to protect digital society
Cabinet sets up national cyber security strategy to make the Netherlands digitally secure Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
22 Nov 2022
Ducktail spins new tales to hijack Facebook Business accounts
The increasingly active Ducktail cyber crime operation is refining its operations, seeking new methods to compromise its victims’ Facebook Business accounts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2022
Is Elon Musk’s Twitter safe, and should you stop using it?
With a litany of security and compliance issues exposed and in many cases caused by Elon Musk’s takeover of social media platform Twitter, some may be asking if it’s still safe or appropriate to use Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Nov 2022
Scottish government to pilot digital identity platform in early 2023
Pilot of Scotland’s digital identity platform will be run in partnership with Disclosure Scotland, using secure sign-on and identity verification Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
HMRC will begin migration from Government Gateway to One Login in summer 2023
One Login for Government programme has the objective of simplifying access to central government, says HMRC chief technology and design officer Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2022
APP fraud volumes expected to double by 2026, says report
Losses to authorised push payment fraud in the UK are expected to climb to over $1.5bn in the next four years. Meanwhile, the NAO accuses the Home Office of lagging on progress to tackle the issue Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
14 Nov 2022
Security Think Tank: Let’s be transparent about ransomware
Greater transparency regarding ransomware attacks, including details about attack methods used and what kinds of assets were compromised, would likely help the community prevent future attacks Continue Reading
By- John Tolbert, KuppingerCole
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Opinion
09 Nov 2022
Security Think Tank: Anti-ransomware strategies should be as easy as ABC
When developing and implementing ransomware protection strategies, the importance of paying thorough attention to security measures you might consider elementary cannot be understated Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2022
Keeping personally identifiable data personal
As it celebrates its 100th birthday, the BBC has begun a pilot looking into its role in enabling the general public to store their personal data Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Nov 2022
Elon Musk begins mass Twitter layoffs via email
New Twitter owner Elon Musk has begun the process of cutting the company’s workforce in half, but is already facing a legal backlash for allegedly violating US labour laws Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Nov 2022
Microsoft: Nation-state cyber attacks became increasingly destructive in 2022
The willingness of nation-state actors to conduct destructive cyber attacks is a source of grave concern, as Microsoft’s latest annual Digital Defence Report lays bare Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Nov 2022
Automated threats biggest source of cyber risk for retailers
Threat actors targeting retailers during the coming holiday season are increasingly turning to automated forms of cyber attack, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Nov 2022
Dropbox code compromised in phishing attack
Cloud storage service says malicious actors successfully accessed some of its code within GitHub, but insists customer data is secure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
01 Nov 2022
Digital identity and opening up the smartwallet
When an 80 year-old relative asks you how she can use her phone to both pay for shopping and get her supermarket loyalty points, like her friends do, you know that digital wallets are a success. ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Betts, Freeform Dynamics
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Opinion
28 Oct 2022
How has container security changed since 2020, and have we taken it too far?
While containers are now one of the most popular ways to deploy applications, it is fair to say that the adoption and implementation of security best practice to govern their use has not kept up Continue Reading
By- Rob Tyler, Turnkey Consulting
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News
27 Oct 2022
LinkedIn adds new features to safeguard user privacy, security
Social media platform is adding a number of features and systems designed to protect legitimate users from inauthentic profiles and activity Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Oct 2022
Santander calls for cooperation to tackle APP fraud
New report puts forward key recommendations that the banking sector, government and other industries could take to tackle authorised push payment fraud Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Oct 2022
ICO warns against using biometrics for ‘emotional analysis’
ICO warning highlights risk of ‘systemic bias’ and discrimination associated with organisations using biometric data and technologies for emotion analysis Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Oct 2022
Global digital trust market to double by 2027
The global market for digital trust technology is expected to double to $537bn by 2027, up from $270bn today as demand for cyber security and other capabilities continues to grow Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
25 Oct 2022
Digital-first businesses more willing to accept some fraud
Companies founded in the past 20 years appear more willing to accept higher levels of fraudulent activity during the customer onboarding process, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Oct 2022
The Security Interviews: Why now for ZTNA 2.0?
With organisations facing escalating online threats, security teams need to improve their defences using zero-trust network access to preserve the integrity of their systems. Palo Alto Networks’ Simon Crocker shares his views on zero-trust network access Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2022
Singapore extends cyber security labelling scheme to medical devices
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore is extending its cyber security labelling scheme to medical devices to encourage medical device manufacturers to adopt a security-by-design approach to product development Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Oct 2022
Australia becoming hotbed for cyber attacks
Research by Imperva shows an 81% increase in cyber security incidents in Australia between July 2021 and June 2022, including automated attacks that doubled in frequency Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
13 Oct 2022
Gartner: Remote work, zero trust, cloud still driving cyber spend
Security leaders are eager to spend on categories including remote and hybrid cyber offerings, zero-trust network access, and cloud Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Oct 2022
How Cloudflare is staying ahead of the curve
Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince talks up what has changed since the company’s first business plan was written in 2009 and how it keeps pace with the fast-moving network security landscape Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Oct 2022
Inside Dell Technologies’ zero-trust approach
Dell Technologies’ zero-trust reference model starts with defining business controls and having a central control plane that manages all the security aspects of an organisation’s infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 Oct 2022
Digital right to work checks officially go live
Under the new government guidance, employers can choose between 16 certified identity service providers to digitally check their employees legal right to work in the UK Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Security regulation cuts online payment fraud at 73% of retailers
New online payments security standard, Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), sees immediate fall in fraudulent payments to retailers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Sep 2022
Five startups to join NCSC for Startups initiative
The NCSC has invited five startups to join its NCSC for Startups programme to help the government with pressing cyber challenges facing the UK Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
28 Sep 2022
Most hackers exfiltrate data within five hours of gaining access
Insights from more than 300 sanctioned adversaries, otherwise known as ‘ethical’ hackers, reveal that around two-thirds are able to collect and exfiltrate data within just five hours of gaining access Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
27 Sep 2022
Fraudsters adapt phishing scams to exploit cost-of-living crisis
Around 80,000 Brits a month are falling victim to phishing attacks as fraudsters switch up tactics to take advantage of cost-of-living crisis and behavioural changes prompted by pandemic Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
26 Sep 2022
Why identity security is the cornerstone of ASEAN's digital economy
This is a guest post by Chern-Yue Boey, senior vice-president for Asia-Pacific at SailPoint Southeast Asia has been heralded as the up-and-coming region, and with good reason. Over the past decade, ... Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
23 Sep 2022
Threat actors abused lack of MFA, OAuth in spam campaign
Microsoft threat researchers have reported on a series of cyber attacks in which enterprises with lax IAM policies had their systems hijacked to conduct spam email campaigns Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Sep 2022
Nordic private equity firms pursue cyber security acquisitions
Increasing interest in the security sector from Nordic private equity firms is a reflection of growing threats and increasing enterprise security budgets Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
20 Sep 2022
Thousands of customers affected in Revolut data breach
Digital challenger bank has warned its customers to be vigilant after their data was exposed in a cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Sep 2022
IHG attackers phished employee to deploy destructive wiper
A couple from Vietnam who claim to be behind a destructive wiper cyber attack on hotel operator IHG told the BBC how they orchestrated their operation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Sep 2022
Reports Uber and Rockstar incidents work of same attacker
Rockstar Games was hit over the weekend by an attacker who claimed to have accessed its Slack channel to steal data on an upcoming release, and may be the same person who compromised Uber Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2022
Users warned over Azure Active Directory authentication flaw
Secureworks researchers found what they say is a serious vulnerability in an Azure Active Directory authentication method, but Microsoft says it should not pose a serious risk to users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2022
Multi-persona impersonation adds new dimension to phishing
Iranian APT used multiple personas on a single email thread to convince targets of the legitimacy of its phishing lures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Sep 2022
CISOs should spend on critical apps, cloud, zero-trust, in 2023
Faced with a global recession next year, security buyers should try to direct investment towards technology that protects customer-facing and revenue-generating workloads, say analysts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2022
Dutch cyber security organisations to join forces
Cyber security organisations in the Netherlands are going to merge into a single central expertise centre and information hub, which all organisations in the country will soon be able to tap into Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
07 Sep 2022
Prince’s Trust teams with threat management specialist in skills push
Prince’s Trust hopes to address shortfall in cyber professionals and improve diversity in the industry Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Sep 2022
Security Think Tank: The many dimensions of DevSecOps
It is imperative to make our colleagues and customers know that when we talk DevSecOps, we are facing a multiphase challenge that starts at the very beginning of DevOps, and one that never ends Continue Reading
By- Alejandro Bernal
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News
07 Sep 2022
Digital identity is key to coping with surge in air travel
The International Air Transport Association’s One ID digital identity initiative will pave the way for seamless air travel from curb to gate and help airports cope with growing passenger traffic Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
06 Sep 2022
Companies House to introduce digital ID system
Companies House will introduce a digital identity verification process for people wanting to register and run a company in the UK Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2022
How Okta is regaining customer trust after a cyber attack
In early 2022, cyber firm Okta was among several tech companies hit by the Lapsus$ gang. Vice-president of customer trust Ben King talks about how he has been working behind the scenes to rebuild confidence after the incident Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Sep 2022
Swedish Electronics Protection Act coincides with major cyber spend
Swedish cyber security law comes at a time of heavy government investment Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
01 Sep 2022
New (ISC)² cyber careers schemes go live
(ISC)² has opened up two new global cyber careers schemes to applicants to try to help organisations fill 2.7 million vacant roles worldwide Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Aug 2022
Norway has NOK200m plan to bolster cyber defences
Norway is investing heavily in its cyber defences amid heightened threat from Russia Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
30 Aug 2022
IAM house Okta confirms 0ktapus/Scatter Swine attack
Following last week’s disclosureby Group-IB researchers of a major phishing campaign, Okta has warned its customers to be on their guard Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Aug 2022
LastPass breach limited in scale and well-managed, say experts
A breach of LastPass’s developer environment does not seem to have affected users of the password management service, but it may still be time for a credential reset Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Aug 2022
One Login digital identity project makes headway
Government services are lining up to work with the GDS on its One Login digital identity system, according to its director of digital identity, Natalie Jones Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2022
Criminal 0ktapus spoofed IAM firm in massive phishing attack
Researchers at Group-IB have published research on a major phishing campaign that ensnared victims at the likes of Cloudflare and Twilio Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Aug 2022
Millions of Plex users may be at risk in password breach
Up to half of Plex’s 30 million users may have had their personal data stolen by an unknown threat actor Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Aug 2022
NCSC shares cyber guidance for large infrastructure builds
Balfour Beatty and McAlpine are among the large construction firms to have input into latest NCSC guidance for ensuring the security of major infrastructure projects Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Aug 2022
Google employees demand end to collection of abortion data
In the wake of the US Supreme Court rolling back abortion rights, Google employees are calling on the company to stop collecting abortion-related data, so that it can never be shared with police Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Aug 2022
Cozy Bear targets MS 365 environments with new tactics
Cozy Bear, or APT29, is trying out new tricks as it seeks access to its targets’ Microsoft 365 environments Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Aug 2022
Inside Singapore’s national digital identity journey
Singapore’s national digital identity system has evolved from providing single sign-on to e-government services to pandemic-related and digital document capabilities in recent years Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
18 Aug 2022
Growing MFA use spurs ‘pass-the-cookie’ attacks
The exploitation of stolen session cookies by cyber criminals is once again back on the agenda, thanks to the growing popularity of multifactor authentication tools Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Aug 2022
Cisco averts cyber disaster after successful phishing attack
A potentially serious cyber attack on Cisco’s systems that began after a threat actor successfully exploited an employee’s carelessly secured credentials was thwarted without major damage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor