Privacy and data protection
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News
03 Dec 2024
US updates telco security guidance after mass Chinese hack
Following the widespread Salt Typhoon hacks of US telecoms operators including AT&T and Verizon, CISA and partner agencies have launched refreshed security guidance for network engineers and defenders alike Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Dec 2024
F1 heightens fan experiences with the power of Salesforce
Learn how the technical teams behind Formula One are using Salesforce’s tools to enhance fan activation and engagement at 24 races across the world, and how they are bringing AI into play with AgentForce capabilities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 May 2020
European comms bodies set up standards group, call for vigilance on contact-tracing apps
New ETSI group will develop standardisation framework for secure smartphone-based proximity tracing systems, helping to break Covid-19 transmission chains Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2020
Draft Covid-19 contact tracing legislation proposes formal oversight
Human Rights Committee chair Harriet Harman has outlined a proposed bill to guarantee the security and privacy of data generated by the UK’s Covid-19 contact tracing app Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 May 2020
MPs take part in first live test of remote voting during Covid-19 debate
MPs will use phones and computers to vote from their homes in a House of Commons debate today in the biggest change in parliamentary procedure for 150 years Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2020
Details released of second UK contact-tracing app development
Contractual documents show Zuhlke Engineering receiving an official start date of 6 May to supply a managed delivery team to support and run proximity mobile application and services for the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2020
Pay the ransom and double your recovery costs, report warns
Paying cyber criminals a ransom to recover your data adds over half a million dollars to the cost of organisational recovery, says Sophos Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 May 2020
Police failing to consult public on new technologies
A freedom of information campaign has revealed that UK police are largely failing to consult the public on their use of new technologies, with the potential to undermine the principle of policing by consent Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
12 May 2020
APAC firms still coming to grips with data protection
More governments in Asia are implementing data protection regimes, but challenges such as checkbox compliance and the lack of effective staff training remain Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 May 2020
How Australian firms can plug data protection gaps
Australian organisations can address data protection challenges by creating roles such as a data governance lead, classifying data and improving employee awareness of cyber hygiene Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Banks failing to protect customers from coronavirus fraud
Just 13 of the 64 banks accredited for the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme have implemented Dmarc protection Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
12 May 2020
Will the NHS’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app work?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we get the expert reaction to find out if the NHS contact-tracing app will work. Staying close to clients is crucial through lockdown – we look at the importance of customer experience management. And imagine implementing a digital transformation plan in two weeks – one CIO explains how he did it. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2020
Pitney Bowes hit by Maze in second ransomware attack in a year
Shipping services firm falls victim to Maze ransomware just seven months after a previous major attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2020
Zoom buys secure messaging service Keybase
Unified comms platform Zoom says the acquisition of Keybase will finally let it bring end-to-end encryption to the table Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2020
Privacy International to Palantir: We are watching you
Privacy International expresses a qualified welcome for Palantir’s responses to questions about its data integration role in the NHS Covid-19 data store, but continues to raise concerns Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Feature
07 May 2020
Storage 101: Replication vs backup, and synchronous vs asynchronous
Storage 101: Can replication replace backup? What are the pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous backup? What’s the best way to mix backup and replication? Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
07 May 2020
SilverTerrier cyber crime group targets Covid-19 key workers
Organisations on the front line in the fight against coronavirus are under attack from Nigeria’s SilverTerrier criminal gang Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2020
Contact-tracing app fails to protect privacy and human rights
Reassurances over the security and human rights implications of NHSX’s approach to developing its Covid-19 contact-tracing app are insufficient, says the cross-bench Human Rights Committee Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2020
Facebook announces oversight board members
New board will rule on freedom of expression issues and make policy recommendations to social media giant. Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 May 2020
FBI search warrants reveal Trump aide’s messages to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
FBI search warrants reveal Trump campaigner Roger Stone sent private messages to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after the site published thousands of documents that damaged Hillary Clinton’s election campaign Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 May 2020
Next round of Zoom updates targets consumer security
Casual consumer users of Zoom will get additional protections in an update to be released over the long weekend Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2020
NCSC Covid-19 scam reporting service sees more than 160,000 reports
The general public has taken to the NCSC’s scam reporting service like ducks to water, with thousands of suspicious emails reported to it in just two weeks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 May 2020
Criminal justice system is failing cyber crime victims
Victims of cyber crime face barriers to reporting, receiving support and achieving justice, says a Home Office-backed study Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 May 2020
Re-purposing data and questionable effectiveness could undermine trust in NHS contact-tracing app
Experts call for greater clarity over how contact-tracing data will be used, while discussing the limitations of the coronavirus app Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 May 2020
HMRC tackles almost 300 coronavirus phishing websites
Of 292 websites removed since lockdown began on 23 March, 237 were proactively identified by HMRC and 55 were flagged by the public Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 May 2020
End-users failing to protect themselves online
Remote workers and stuck-at-home consumers are taking silly risks with their security during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Security teams are key workers and need support
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security pros manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental wellbeing, and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
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Feature
05 May 2020
Contact tracing: The privacy vs protection debate
The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated extreme measures not seen in peacetime for over 100 years. Contact-tracing apps are being developed as a tool for managing the pandemic, but are they a step too far? Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
Coronavirus: NCSC issues urgent alert for healthcare sector
UK National Cyber Security Centre and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say they are seeing large-scale campaigns targeting healthcare bodies and medical research organisations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 May 2020
GoDaddy owns up to October 2019 data breach
Web hosting services provider has suffered yet another security incident, confirming that an unauthorised individual accessed hosting accounts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 May 2020
Building security and privacy into contact-tracing apps
Governance and data decentralisation are among measures that organisations can take to allay security and privacy concerns over contact-tracing apps, according to RSA Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 May 2020
Xen Orchestra latest victim of Salt cryptojackers
More victims of cyber criminals exploiting two critical Salt vulnerabilities are coming forward Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 May 2020
NHSX contact-tracing app needs legislative oversight
Legal experts have told Parliament’s Human Rights Committee that legislation is desirable to ensure public trust in the data security of the Covid-19 coronavirus contact-tracing app Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 May 2020
Assange extradition hearing to take place in September following coronavirus lockdown
An extradition hearing against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been delayed by four months, after defence and prosecution lawyers said the Covid-19 lockdown would make it impractical to hold a fair hearing in May Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Podcast
04 May 2020
Podcast: How to get cyber accountability on the board agenda
We look at how boards should carry out strategic and operational risk profile assessments and plan for compliance on an ongoing basis to avoid fines and damage to the business Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
04 May 2020
Four risks to data privacy and governance amid Covid-19
EY privacy experts assess some of the novel risks to data privacy, protection and governance during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Pragasen Morgan and Paul Smith
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News
04 May 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Compliance and risk are top security concerns
When it comes to security, buyers are prioritising solutions and services that address compliance issues, risk management and data protection, according to the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities 2020 study Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
01 May 2020
Why you should think before you Zoom
Feel free to use Zoom during the coronavirus lockdown, but think before you discuss anything confidential Continue Reading
By- Dai Davis, Percy Crow Davis & Co
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News
30 Apr 2020
Cyber security skills courses go online during pandemic
The government is turning to online learning to find the next generation of cyber security talent Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Apr 2020
Critical SaltStack vulnerability affects thousands of datacentres
Critical vulnerabilities in the Salt remote task and configuration framework enable hackers to take control of cloud servers and must be patched right away Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Apr 2020
Mobile banking customers at risk from new EventBot trojan
Customers of Barclays, HSBC, Santander and many other banks should be alert to a dangerous new trojan Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: GCHQ gets access to NHS data to beef up security
Health secretary gave GCHQ emergency powers to obtain information relating to the security of its networks and IT systems at the beginning of April, it has emerged Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Call for extension to European payment security standard deadline
Payment processors across Europe want more time to meet the SCA payment security standard Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Apr 2020
NHSX on track for May launch of Covid-19 contact-tracing app but challenges remain
Leading UK scientific experts assure MPs that much-anticipated application will be ready for launch in May but concede that challenges exist on achieving meaningful uptake Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2020
Under the spotlight, video apps rush to strengthen security
Most popular videoconferencing applications now meet Mozilla’s minimum security standards, with fierce competition and public pressure driving rapid improvement Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Apr 2020
Black Rose Lucy ransomware now posing as FBI porn warning
A new strain of Russian-developed ransomware impersonates US federal law enforcement to force payment, says Check Point Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Apr 2020
Julian Assange extradition hearing postponed amid coronavirus lockdown
Julian Assange’s lawyers say they have been unable to communicate or share legal documents with the WikiLeaks founder to enable them to prepare a defence in time for a planned extradition hearing in May Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Apr 2020
Microsoft patches .gif file vulnerability in Teams
Vulnerability could have enabled cyber criminals to use a malicious .gif file to scrape user data and take over Teams accounts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Apr 2020
UK tech companies launch online safety body
Online Safety Tech Industry Association unites 14 technology companies to drive conversation and policy around online safeguarding Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Apr 2020
How Vonage is riding the e-commerce wave in Asia
The surge in online sales across Asia has boosted demand for cloud-based communications services as more e-commerce players look to integrate text messaging, voice and video into customer engagement platforms Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Apr 2020
Australia’s CovidSafe app debuts, source codes to follow
Australia’s contact tracing app has been downloaded more than 1.1 million times, even as privacy concerns linger on Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Dutch Covid-19 tracking app stirs national debate
Privacy concerns raised over mobile app to help track and control the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuos
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News
24 Apr 2020
The Security Interviews: Can AV go from dodgy scareware to cyber hero?
Alun Baker, CEO of Clario, is on a mission to rehabilitate the image of consumer security products and take the fear out of selling antivirus. We find out how things are changing Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Apr 2020
Ransomware-stricken Travelex up for sale
Travelex’s parent Finablr is washing its hands of the ransomware-stricken forex provider as it struggles with the twin shocks of the Covid-19 pandemic and a developing fraud scandal Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
23 Apr 2020
Technology has brought us together, but can it lead us out of lockdown?
The government needs to tell us more about the NHSX contact tracing app - choices made now around privacy and transparency will affect all our lives as we aim to ease lockdown, says the shadow digital minister Continue Reading
By- Chi Onwurah, Labour
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News
23 Apr 2020
Public authorities set to receive expanded surveillance powers
UK government wants to extend the number of public authorities able to obtain communications data using mass surveillance Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Apr 2020
iOS zero-day leaves iPhone users dangerously exposed
Researchers identify dangerous vulnerabilities in Apple’s iOS operating system that allow remote code execution on target devices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Apr 2020
Zoom to roll out fresh cyber security updates
New features include support for advanced AES 256-bit encryption Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
23 Apr 2020
A carrot-and-stick approach to fixing cyber security complacency
With a majority of IT decision-makers holding the opinion that their employers are complacent when it comes to data protection, we look at what needs to be fixed, and how to fix it Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2020
NCSC overwhelmed by response to coronavirus campaign
The UK’s NCSC has taken down more than 80 malicious web campaigns and received 5,000 reports of suspicious emails within 24 hours of launching reporting service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Banking and mobile sectors collaborate to stop text scams
Initiative aims to protect 50 genuine brands and government organisations from being impersonated by cyber criminals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
22 Apr 2020
Podcast: Remote compliance assessments and how they are done
Remote working adds to IT compliance risks, but doesn’t remove the need to assess compliance. How are remote compliance assessments carried out and how can you prepare for them? Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
22 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Cyber criminals may be changing tactics
Cyber criminals “may soon shift to heavier exploitation of footholds established through phishing and other scams”, warns Cyber Threat Coalition Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Apr 2020
Amazon’s Whole Foods uses heat mapping to track unionisation efforts
Whole Foods is using mapping technology to predict where strikes or union activity will happen, but organisers can use similar tools for the inverse of bolstering their actions too Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
21 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: HMRC job retention scheme targeted by cyber criminals
The UK government’s scheme to pay furloughed employees 80% of their wages is being targeted by cyber criminals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Apr 2020
When data protection is not enough
Organisations should take a holistic approach to data protection and cyber security in what the CEO of Acronis deems a “cyber protection” strategy Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Apr 2020
NCSC launches coronavirus cyber security campaign
The National Cyber Security Centre has launched a reporting service for scam emails as part of a campaign to help people protect themselves from cyber criminals exploiting the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Apr 2020
IT services company Cognizant warns customers after ‘Maze’ ransomware attack
US IT services company Cognizant alerts customers after the Maze ransomware group launches a cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Apr 2020
Zoom and WebEx users targeted by credential stealing attempts
Videoconferencing apps such as Zoom and Cisco’s WebEx are being targeted by cyber criminals trying to steal users’ personal data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Apr 2020
Dutch organisations address business email compromise fraud
Public-private partnership in the Netherlands works to break the chains used by fraudsters to carry out BEC attacks Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
17 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: How Nominet fights back against malicious domains
Domain name registry has thwarted hundreds of attempts to register malicious .uk domain names during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Apr 2020
EU warns no compromise on privacy as NHS clashes with tech firms on contact tracing
EU and UK regulators express data privacy concerns days after Silicon Valley giants announce collaboration on contact-tracing apps to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Security certification body puts exams online
Candidates for certification by the International Association of Privacy Professionals will now be able to sit their exams remotely Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Apr 2020
Check Point sounds alarm over double extortion ransomware threat
Researchers say double extortion ransomware attacks are likely to increase in frequency, and warn organisations to be on guard Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Apr 2020
NHS Wales to get free security services during coronavirus pandemic
NHS Wales Informatics Services enlists Thales to help it face down security threats and let its teams focus on the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Cyber attacks on banks seen spiking, says Carbon Black
VMware’s Carbon Black observes a spike in cyber attacks on financial services organisations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Indian IT sector takes hit
India’s IT market will see slower growth this year though opportunities abound in artificial intelligence and cyber security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: ICO temporarily relaxes regulatory approach
The Information Commissioner’s Office sets out a revised approach to its regulatory duties during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Standard Chartered bans employees from Zoom
Standard Chartered is the first bank to have instructed its staff to refrain from using Zoom Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Researcher finds security vulnerability in Slack
Some common assumptions about the security of cloud-based messaging platform Slack may not be entirely accurate, says an Alien Labs researcher Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Apr 2020
Microsoft patches 19 critical bugs in another heavy Patch Tuesday
The volume of vulnerabilities being uncovered by Microsoft remains high, with more than 100 fixes pushed out in April’s Patch Tuesday Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
15 Apr 2020
A legal perspective on data breaches and home working
Legal experts from Fieldfisher share guidance on how to deal with cyber attacks during the coronavirus crisis, and what the ICO expects in terms of notification Continue Reading
By- Sabba Mirza and Michael Brown
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News
14 Apr 2020
Apple and Netflix most imitated brands in phishing attacks
A new report highlights the brands which are being most frequently spoofed by cyber criminals in phishing attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Zoom user credentials for sale on dark web
IntSight researchers say they have found a database containing thousands of Zoom usernames and passwords being sold on the dark web Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Apr 2020
How Singapore’s Niometrics is changing network analytics
By extracting granular data and emphasising privacy protection, Niometrics’ network analytics technology is being put through its paces in a variety of use cases Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Warning over surge in Zoom security incidents
Check Point researchers have observed a surge in suspicious Zoom domains as cyber criminals target popular remote working and collaboration tools Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Zoom restricted or banned at multiple organisations
Use of videoconferencing tool has been banned at Google and in parts of the German and US governments Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
Revealed: Estonia targeted by Russia-linked disinformation deluge
Kremlin-linked threat actors are undermining the government of Estonia and its relationship with the European Union through a concerted disinformation campaign, with wider ramifications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
Despite coronavirus, overall cyber crime volumes hold steady
The UK’s NCSC and the US’s CISA see little change in overall volumes of cyber crime in spite of the coronavirus crisis – for the time being Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: McAfee unearths dark web blood bank
Cyber criminals are selling fake goods and running scams on online marketplaces during the Covid-19 pandemic. Don’t be taken in Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
Coronavirus threats ramp up as more hospitals come under attack
The Covid-19 Cyber Threat Coalition finds the majority of security pros have been targeted by cyber criminals exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, and adds to warnings of increased activity targeting the health sector Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Apr 2020
Judge refuses to delay Assange's extradition hearing over coronavirus pandemic
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser says extradition proceedings will go ahead against Julian Assange, after his lawyers argued that the coronavirus lockdown means they cannot prepare their defence Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Criminals using Zoom installer to spread cryptominer
Videoconferencing application targeted to deliver cryptomining malware to unsuspecting victims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Apr 2020
Two-factor authentication is broken: What comes next?
Two-factor authentication is seen by many as a robust authentication method, but is it really as impervious as it seems? Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2020
BA and Marriott get GDPR fine reprieve
Both British Airways and Marriott International have had their General Data Protection Regulation fines deferred until later in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Apr 2020
Zero-day exploits increasingly commodified, say researchers
The exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities increasingly demonstrates access to cash, rather than skills Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 Apr 2020
Security Think Tank: Why and how cyber criminals exploit world events
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2020
Interpol warns of more ransomware attacks against healthcare sector
Purple notice issued to alert police forces around the world of ransomware attacks against hospitals and other healthcare institutions Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Apr 2020
Google data shows high interest in security and remote working
An analysis of the most Googled technology terms during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the scale of the cyber security challenge presented by the crisis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
03 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: What does the ‘new normal’ mean for how we work?
Examining the long-term impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on the world of work, security, privacy and networks Continue Reading
By- Cate Pye, PA Consulting
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Opinion
03 Apr 2020
JavaScript skimmers: An evolving and dangerous threat
Cyber attacks exploiting Magecart JavaScript skimmers are spiking during the coronavirus pandemic, and like biological viruses, they just keep evolving Continue Reading
By- Fabian Libeau
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News
02 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Magecart attacks on online retailers jump 20%
RiskIQ researchers have observed a sharp uptick in Magecart credit card attacks, driven by increased traffic to online retailers during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor