Managing IT and business issues
IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
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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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Opinion
05 Dec 2024
Are you on the naughty or nice list for responsible AI adoption?
On the Fourth Day of AI, we discuss the value of adopting AI responsibly, and outlines how businesses can build responsible adoption into their plans Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2023
Security and risk management spending to grow 14% next year
Growth in public cloud services will stand out over the next 12 months, as Gartner projects an overall 14% increase in cyber spending in 2024 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Sep 2023
Yahoo picks Intigriti to run crowdsourced bug bounty programme
Digital media brand Yahoo is setting up a crowdsourced bug bounty programme with ethical hacking specialist Intigriti, and is reaching out to the Capture the Flag community to participate Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Sep 2023
Five more subpostmasters have IT system-related convictions overturned
Over 90 former subpostmasters have so far seen wrongful convictions overturned since it was proved that software errors were to blame for accounting shortfalls Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Sep 2023
Researchers offer free threat briefings on Vegas casino hackers
Permiso, a cloud detection and response startup, is making its threat intel team available to speak on Scattered Spider, the group behind recent cyber attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Sep 2023
City of Las Vegas masters cyber incident response with Darktrace
The high-rolling city of Las Vegas experiences unique cyber security challenges rarely seen elsewhere. CIO Mike Sherwood reveals how he turned to Darktrace to help address incidents quicker and with confidence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2023
Sony alleged victim of new extortion gang
A little-known threat actor claims it has breached IT systems and networks at electronics and entertainment giant Sony, and is threatening to release the organisation’s data unless paid off Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2023
IT contractors ‘forced against their will’ to work for umbrella companies, survey finds
Research conducted by contracting authority ContractorCalculator paints a bleak picture of the plight of IT contractors ‘forced’ to provide their services through umbrella firms Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
26 Sep 2023
Cover-ups still the norm in the wake of a cyber incident
Almost half of organisations that have experienced a cyber incident did not report it to the appropriate authorities, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2023
Crest and IASME to deliver upcoming NCSC Cyber Exercise programme
Crest and IASME have been tasked with assuring that security services providers signing up to a soon-to-launch NCSC Cyber Incident Exercising scheme are up to the job Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
25 Sep 2023
Security Think Tank: Three ways to identify the best encryption use cases
The Security Think Tank assesses the state of encryption technology, exploring topics such as cryptographic techniques, data-masking, the legal ramifications of end-to-end encryption, and the impact of quantum Continue Reading
By- Mandy Andress, Elastic
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News
25 Sep 2023
Apple fixes three vulnerabilities found by spyware researchers
Apple has patched three more vulnerabilities uncovered by spyware and surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
25 Sep 2023
Insights from launching a developer-led bank
A software developer's approach to building a bank in the digital age. Continue Reading
By- David Jarvis
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News
22 Sep 2023
Annual Security Serious Awards nominations announced
Annual Security Serious Awards will recognise the professionals and organisations doing the most to safeguard and advance cyber security, as well as those committed to diversity and mental health in the industry Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Sep 2023
UK-US data bridge to open to traffic on 12 October
Government forges ahead with the implementation of the UK-US data bridge, which will come into effect for real just under three weeks from now Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Sep 2023
Cyber experts set out plan to secure future US elections
A group of experts are setting out to enhance election cyber security in the United States, and restore public faith in a process tainted by interference and misinformation in the past Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Sep 2023
Lords begin inquiry into large language models
Lords will examine the risks and opportunities of large language models and look at how government can effectively manage them in the coming years Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
22 Sep 2023
Fear is the mind-killer: Governance key to safety in the cyber dunes
Whether you’re tasked with protecting your organisation against cyber threats or ravenous subterranean worms, getting the basics of governance and risk management right counts for a lot and choosing the right framework will remove a huge burden from security teams and executives Continue Reading
By- Peter Woollacott
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News
21 Sep 2023
Cisco snaps up Splunk in $28bn application observability deal
The acquisition builds out Cisco’s observability portfolio, with AI-based full-stack observability for hybrid cloud environments Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 Sep 2023
‘Top’ ransomware gangs favour smaller businesses
Despite high-profile attacks on prominent organisations, the world’s most prolific ransomware operations tend to target smaller businesses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Sep 2023
Poor digital experience a blocker for cyber resilience
Organisations that neglect the digital employee experience are not only vulnerable to employee attrition, but putting themselves at increased cyber risk, an Ivanti report finds Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Sep 2023
Organisations failing to proactively address insider cyber risk
Organisations are spending less than 10% of their annual security budgets on trying to solve one of the costliest problems in cyber: insider risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Sep 2023
Braverman puts pressure on Meta to pause end-to-end encryption plans
The home secretary is calling on Meta to halt its plans to introduce encrypted messaging services on Facebook and Instagram until the company puts measures in place to detect abuse Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Sep 2023
New revelations from the Snowden archive surface
A decade after Snowden exposed NSA’s mass surveillance in cooperation with the British GCHQ, only about 1% of the documents have been published – but three major facts can finally be revealed thanks to a doctoral thesis in applied cryptography by Jacob Appelbaum Continue Reading
By- Stefania Maurizi
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News
19 Sep 2023
Post Office employee changed story for witness statement used to destroy subpostmaster
Post Office inquiry hears how an auditor changed her story about a subpostmaster to help win court battle Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Sep 2023
Okta confirms link to cyber attacks on Las Vegas casinos
Okta CISO David Bradbury confirms widespread speculation about the high-profile cyber attacks on two Las Vegas casino operators, revealing that the threat actors responsible had indeed abused its services as they earlier claimed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Sep 2023
38TB Microsoft data leak highlights risks of oversharing
An accidentally disclosed SAS token with excessive privileges enabled researchers to access nearly 40TB of Microsoft’s data, highlighting the risks of privilege mismanagement and oversharing Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Sep 2023
Nominet and European counterparts link up on intelligence sharing
The new European TLD ISAC, a collaborative project between top-level domain providers across Europe, aims to enhance their collective security posture to better protect internet users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Sep 2023
Government offers £600,000 to subpostmasters with overturned convictions
Subpostmasters wrongfully convicted of financial crimes based on evidence from faulty Horizon software will be offered £600,000 compensation by government Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Sep 2023
Unregulated DeFi services abused in latest pig butchering twist
Pig butchering scammers are taking advantage of the unregulated nature of DeFi crypto trading apps to siphon off even more money from their victims, according to the latest findings of an ongoing investigation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
18 Sep 2023
Security Think Tank: A user’s guide to encryption
The Security Think Tank assesses the state of encryption technology, exploring topics such as cryptographic techniques, data-masking, the legal ramifications of end-to-end encryption, and the impact of quantum Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
18 Sep 2023
Government seeks industry views on cyber threat to UK CNI
The Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee is seeking evidence from the cyber sector as it launches an inquiry into the resilience of the UK's critical national infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Sep 2023
TikTok fined €345m under GDPR for failing to protect children’s privacy
Data protection regulators warn social media companies to take all necessary measures to protect children’s privacy Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2023
Las Vegas mainstay Caesars Palace likely paid off ransomware crew
Caesars Entertainment, owner of the lavish Roman Empire-themed Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas, has revealed it also suffered a ransomware attack, and appears to have paid off its hackers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Sep 2023
UK space sector needs more people with AI skills, according to survey
Space sector survey shows machine learning and artificial intelligence skills are highly sought after, as the industry struggles to recruit and retain people with the necessary talent Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2023
Manchester police data breach a classic supply chain incident
The developing data breach at Greater Manchester Police follows a cyber attack on the systems of a key supplier of ID services to the force Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2023
Data on over 3,000 Airbus suppliers leaked after breach
An emergent threat actor has leaked details of multiple sensitive Airbus suppliers after claiming to have accessed the firm’s systems having hacked customer Turkish Airlines Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2023
BlackCat on the hook for cyber attack that crippled Vegas casinos
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation claimed responsibility for an attack that forced MGM Resorts to shut down systems at some of Las Vegas’ most popular gambling venues Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2023
Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day
A zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
14 Sep 2023
CIO interview: Petra Tesch, Vizrt
Straight-talking when it comes to getting her messages across to the wider company, Vizrt CIO Petra Tesch revels in transformation and communication Continue Reading
By- Martin Veitch
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News
14 Sep 2023
As vehicle safety regulations loom, carmakers fret over cyber risks
Global, UN-backed car safety and security regulations come into force next year, and automotive bosses say they are not only unprepared, but “swamped” by a tide of compliance and security risks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2023
GitHub fixes race condition that could have led to ‘repojacking’
A subtle flaw in how GitHub handled repository creation and user renaming could have had serious consequences for the open source community, but has now been fixed. Learn more about how it worked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2023
BianLian ransomware gang holds Save the Children hostage
The dangerous and prolific BianLian ransomware gang claims to have stolen almost 7TB of data from NGO Save the Children, but thankfully the charity’s vital work on the ground appears to be unaffected Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2023
Storm-0324 gathers over Microsoft Teams
An initial access broker associated with several different ransomware operations is now conducting Microsoft Teams phishing attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2023
NCSC and ICO sign MoU to forge deeper collaborative links
The scope of the MoU signed by the NCSC and the ICO includes collaboration on new cyber regulations and guidance, and how to support cyber attack victims appropriately and minimise regulatory penalties Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2023
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes zero-days in Word and Streaming Service
September 2023 brings a light Patch Tuesday, with two zero-days and five critical vulnerabilities listed in the latest release Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2023
ExtraHop open sources 16 million rows of threat domain data
NDR specialist ExtraHop says making its entire machine learning dataset available for anybody to view will help organisations better defend against cyber attacks originating from malicious domains generated by algorithms Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Sep 2023
Ancient MoD IT systems could cause supply issues for frontline troops
Deliveries of inventory to the front line are being put at risk due to legacy IT systems and poor data, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2023
US casino giant MGM Resorts battles 36-hour outage after cyber attack
Multiple systems at US hotel and casino operator MGM went down in the wake of the incident on 10 September, crippling several of Las Vegas’ most prominent casinos Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Sep 2023
IT spending in Australia to grow 7.8% in 2024
The growth will be led by investments in cyber security, cloud, analytics and application modernisation as Australian CIOs look to improve cost and operational efficiencies Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Sep 2023
Brits happy to break cyber law if the price is right
A study conducted ahead of an upcoming security trade fair reveals a slim majority of Brits would come out in favour of offensive government security ops and even engage in cyber criminality themselves in the right circumstances Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Sep 2023
Professional ransomware gangs clearly a threat, but attacks can be easily stopped
NCSC and NCA report reveals insight into business models and underpinnings of ransomware gangs and their affiliates, but also urges defenders to take heart, as stopping a ransomware attack is not that hard to do Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Sep 2023
UK boardrooms and CISOs increasingly aligned on cyber risks
Board members and CISOs in UK organisations seem to be working together much better, but while this is an encouraging sign, there remain some areas of concern over how the two relate to each other Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Sep 2023
Salesforce and Zoom embrace ethical hackers. You should, too
Software companies Salesforce and Zoom discuss their successful bug bounty programmes, what they learned at a recent in-person hackathon in which they participated, and why others shouldn’t be scared of hackers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
08 Sep 2023
AI-powered cloud SIEM: Real-time threat intel boosts defences
Thanks to their advanced data analysis and predictive capabilities, AI and ML will be valuable protective tools going forward. Learn about the potential of AI-backed cloud SIEM technology Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2023
Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers
Apple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2023
UK broadband users fume at providers’ service but stay loyal
Research released by leading alternative broadband provider shows nation’s broadband providers offer the worst customer service of any industry, but customers still maintain loyalty Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
Deputy PM urges UK plc not to lose focus on cyber
In a speech at TechUK, deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden urges the cyber security community not to lose focus, and to do more to further collaboration across sectors Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2023
North Koreans using new zero-day to target security researchers
A threat actor linked to the North Korean government is continuing a long-running campaign targeting legitimate security researchers, using an as-yet undisclosed zero-day vulnerability to gain access to their victims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2023
Honeywell goes quantum to protect utilities from future threats
Honeywell and quantum computing specialist Quantinuum will integrate quantum-hardened encryption keys into future smart meters Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2023
UK and US slap fresh sanctions on Conti ransomware crew
London and Washington DC have imposed sanctions on 11 more members of the cyber criminal gang behind the Conti ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2023
Government AI taskforce appoints new advisory board members
An initial progress report published by the Taskforce provides detail on new appointments to its external advisory board as well as rebrand to focus on “frontier” artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 Sep 2023
Microsoft finds Storm-0558 exploited crash dump to steal signing key
Microsoft has published new information on how the Chinese state threat actor Storm-0558 was able to exploit a rare race condition following a crash dump in order to acquire a consumer signing key Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2023
Singapore taps Lidar and laser scanning in remote building inspections
With the 3D data generated reality capture technologies, detailed inspections can be conducted remotely, eliminating the need for inspectors from technical authorities to be present onsite Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
06 Sep 2023
Business leaders anxious over tech disruption
Although there is significant investment in AI, the rate of change is a concern for many business leaders Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Sep 2023
Meet the professional BEC op that targeted Microsoft 365 users for years
The so-called W3LL cyber crime operation ran a phishing empire that has played a large role in compromising Microsoft 365 accounts for years. Its activities are now coming to light thanks to Group-IB researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Sep 2023
Okta customers targeted in new wave of social engineering attacks
Authentication specialist Okta has warned customers to be on alert for a campaign of social engineering attacks exploiting highly privileged users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2023
Researchers find flaw in Mend.io security platform
WithSecure’s research team uncovered an authentication flaw in an application security platform developed by Mend.io, which has now been fixed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2023
Law firm Fieldfisher launches data breach management tool
UK and European data breach law specialist Fieldfisher has enlisted legal tech specialist Lawcadia to supply a 24-hour data breach notification assessment platform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2023
Hacked Electoral Commission failed Cyber Essentials audit
The Electoral Commission failed an NCSC Cyber Essentials audit on multiple counts at about the same time as cyber criminals breached its systems in 2021, it has emerged Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2023
Ryder Cup testbed to feature tech firsts in Rome
This year’s Ryder Cup will test out technology to improve how fans digitally consume the event while reducing the workload on IT teams Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Sep 2023
NCSC names ex-NCC man as new CTO
New NCSC CTO Ollie Whitehouse joins from NCC Group, having also worked at BlackBerry and Symantec Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2023
Plymouth Uni spearheads research into wind farm cyber resilience
Project hosted at the University of Plymouth in Devon aims to develop cyber security measures to protect the UK’s increasingly important offshore wind farm assets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
05 Sep 2023
Met Police data platform goes £64m over budget
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal a £64m cost over-run for the Metropolitan Police’s new record management system – and the thousands of support requests it’s caused. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the issues around integrating software-as-a-service applications. And a leading flash storage firm says the age of spinning disk drives is almost over – are they right? Read the issue now Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2023
London Stock Exchange plans blockchain-based market
The London Stock Exchange plans to have a blockchain-based trading venue available in the next 12 months Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Sep 2023
LockBit ransomware gang allegedly leaks MoD data after hit on supplier
The UK government appears to have become entangled in a LockBit ransomware attack after data was leaked from a third-party supplier online Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Sep 2023
How startup Once.net and Cloudflare secured the 2023 Eurovision vote
When the Eurovision Song Contest introduced paid-for public voting from outside Europe in 2023, it faced new cyber challenges. Learn how Dutch startup Once.net and Cloudflare teamed up to secure and support the big night Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
04 Sep 2023
Ethical perspectives on ChatGPT
In the final of three essays, Marc Steen uses ChatGPT as a case study for how to use different ethical perspectives, and practical steps people can take to start incorporating ethics into their projects Continue Reading
By- Marc Steen, TNO
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Podcast
01 Sep 2023
Digital service: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Harmeen Mehta, chief digital innovation officer at BT, about service management in digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 Sep 2023
Police Scotland five-year digital strategy approved
Police Scotland’s new strategy outlines how the force will approach and invest in its digital transformation over the next five years, but notes its ability to achieve its ambitions is subject to the availability of funding Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Sep 2023
Threat actors exploiting unpatched Juniper Networks devices
A series of vulnerabilities in Juniper Networks firewalls and switches appear to be being exploited in the wild to enable remote code execution, with thousands of devices thought to be exposed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
01 Sep 2023
It might be too soon to claim victory against Qakbot
The multinational operation to take down the Qakbot (aka Qbot) malware has been hailed as a great victory, but Lumu Technologies’ Ricardo Villadiego argues that the celebrations may be a little premature Continue Reading
By- Ricardo Villadiego, Lumu Technologies
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News
01 Sep 2023
Google Cloud eyes bigger market share with AI
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian is confident the company’s generative AI capabilities will enable it to grow faster than the market and narrow the gap with rivals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
01 Sep 2023
The quantum threat: Implications for the Internet of Things
The Security Think Tank assesses the state of encryption technology, exploring topics such as cryptographic techniques, data-masking, the legal ramifications of end-to-end encryption, and the impact of quantum Continue Reading
By- Jonathan Lane, PA Consulting
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News
31 Aug 2023
Sandworm attacks Ukraine with Infamous Chisel malware
The UK and its allies have attributed a novel malware campaign against Ukrainian state targets to the Russian intelligence-backed Sandworm APT Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Aug 2023
Ducktail social media marketing malware rears its head again
Use of the Ducktail infostealer, which first popped up in 2022 targeting Meta Business accounts, seems to be increasing Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
31 Aug 2023
Nats highlights limits of automation and backup shortcomings
Looking at the August bank holiday disruption caused by an air traffic control technical issue at Nats, there are a number of immediate take-aways that CIOs should ponder.There are reports that ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
31 Aug 2023
Home Office and MoD seeking new facial-recognition tech
The UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator is running a ‘market exploration’ exercise on behalf of the Home Office to identify new facial-recognition capabilities for security and policing bodies in the UK Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
30 Aug 2023
Cyber world hails downfall of Qakbot trojan
A multinational law enforcement hacking operation disrupted the botnet infrastructure used to distribute the Qakbot trojan at the weekend, in a major setback for the cyber criminal underworld Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Aug 2023
NCSC warns over possible AI prompt injection attacks
The UK’s NCSC says it sees alarming potential for so-called prompt injection attacks driven by the large language models that power AI chatbots Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Aug 2023
Met police data platform deployed with data protection issues
Met Police deploys integrated record management system despite data protection ‘compliance issues' that would inhibit its ability to retrieve data, meet its statutory logging requirements, and respond to subject access requests Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
30 Aug 2023
Zurich Insurance slashes ServiceNow application development time
Insurance giant cuts time it takes to complete development of ServiceNow applications by days Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Aug 2023
Zero-day that forced Barracuda users to bin kit was exploited by China
Mandiant has published details of how a Chinese threat actor targeted high-profile users of Barracuda Networks' Email Security Gateway appliances, including government agencies of interest to Beijing's intelligence goals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Aug 2023
Top-performing CISOs reserve time for professional development
Survey of chief information security officers conducted by Gartner sheds light on habits shared by the top-performing members of the profession Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Aug 2023
India gets ready for new data protection regime
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act will shape the way businesses collect, secure and use personal data as India looks to protect data privacy while driving innovation and economic growth Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2023
Google bets on AI-backed cyber controls for Workspace users
Zero-trust and digital sovereignty controls are the focus of a series of enhancements being made for Google Workspace users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Aug 2023
Inside Micron Singapore’s sustainability journey
The chipmaker has been doubling down on sustainability efforts in Singapore by tapping solar power, recycling water and waste, as well as treating greenhouse gases, in a bid to achieve net zero by 2050 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
23 Aug 2023
St Helens Council in Merseyside hit by ransomware attack
St Helens Borough Council is investigating a suspected ransomware incident targeting its systems, and is advising residents to be on the alert for follow-on phishing attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Aug 2023
Cyber attacks in 2023 develop quicker as average dwell times plummet
The median attacker dwell time shrunk from 10 to eight days in the first seven months of 2023, and in the case of ransomware attacks it is down to just five days Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Aug 2023
Innovative UK SMEs spend half of turnover on tech
UK SMEs are increasing spending on technology, with dedicated IT teams set up to enable them to keep pace with tech change Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Aug 2023
Met Police data platform £64m over budget
A freedom of information request has revealed that the Met’s Connect integrated record management system is running tens of millions over budget, and has already generated more than 25,000 support requests so far Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor