Privacy and data protection
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News
10 Dec 2024
Dangerous CLFS and LDAP flaws stand out on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has fixed over 70 CVEs in its final Patch Tuesday update of the year, and defenders should prioritise a zero-day in the Common Log File System Driver, and another impactful flaw in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Dec 2024
iOS vuln leaves user data dangerously exposed
Jamf threat researchers detail an exploit chain for a recently patched iOS vulnerability that enables a threat actor to steal sensitive data, warning that many organisations are still neglecting mobile updates. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Mar 2019
Almost half UK firms hit by phishing attacks
Almost half of UK organisations have been compromised in the past two years using phishing attacks, despite high levels of cyber awareness and training, research shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Mar 2019
Cyber attackers favouring stealthier attacks, says Darktrace
Cyber attackers are moving away from ransomware to stealthier tactics, including banking Trojans and cryptojacking, an analysis of attack data reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
12 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: No one key risk indicator is generic across all businesses
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
12 Mar 2019
Many firms unaware of data exfiltration threat
Many firms are unaware that they are being targeted by cyber espionage and that data is being exfiltrated from their networks by overseas adversaries, a security firm warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Mar 2019
Despite failings, exec appetite for secure collaboration growing
Top business decision makers are more reckless than ever with company data, but the appetite for secure collaboration tools is growing, survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
11 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Key considerations for determining cyber risk
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2019
ICO data raises doubts over UK firms’ ability to manage breaches
Most ICO data breach reports late and incomplete prior to full GDPR implementation, FoI request data reveals, raising doubts about breach prevention, detection and response capabilities Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Mar 2019
Growing awareness of mobile security risk
There is a growing awareness of mobile security risk among members of the information security community, but most admit accessing corporate data from personal devices or public Wi-Fi Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Mar 2019
Equifax defends against scathing Senate report
Equifax chief says firm did take cyber security seriously in a response to a scathing Senate report on the credit rating agency’s 2017 data breach, which experts say highlights failings around open source software Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
08 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Five elements of a key cyber risk indicator
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
By- Mary-Jo de Leeuw, (ISC)2
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08 Mar 2019
Facebook’s objections to court concerns over privacy more about ‘optics’ than facts
Facebook’s challenge to a High Court ruling that raises serious concerns about data transfers between Europe and the US is more about appearance than facts, lawyers for the Irish Data Protection Commission told Dublin's Supreme Court Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Mar 2019
CW Europe: Robots deliver savings for Dutch postal service
In this issue we look at how Dutch delivery company PostNL is reaping huge efficiency savings by using robotic technology to automate time-consuming administrative tasks, Facebook’s opposition to the referral of questions about the legality of data transfers between Europe and the US to the European Court of Justice, and how Oslo is thriving from a unique combination of business agility, a cultural receptiveness to technology, and a social desire to do good. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2019
Vodafone defends its use of Huawei as 5G trials go live
As Vodafone begins trials of a live 5G service in Bristol, Cardiff and Liverpool, the operator’s CTO and general counsel have defended their use of Huawei equipment in Vodafone’s network and challenged its detractors to produce evidence of spying Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Mar 2019
How aid workers are using encrypted communications to stay safe in conflict zones
Often operating in volatile conflict zones, aid workers are frequently turning to encrypted communication services to protect each other Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 Mar 2019
ICO head still in top three of DataIQ data leader list
The UK’s information commissioner remains in the top three data leaders after claiming top spot in 2018 in the DataIQ 100 list of most influential data leaders, but GDPR is not the only focus in the industry Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Mar 2019
Machine identities for sale on dark web, business warned
Academics and security professionals are warning businesses that certificates used to establish trust and privacy on the internet are being weaponised and sold to cyber criminals bundled with other services Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Mar 2019
US government ban unconstitutional, says Huawei
Huawei’s lawsuit accuses Washington of violating the US Constitution by banning it from government contracts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Mar 2019
Zuckerberg commits to Facebook becoming privacy-focused
After a storm of controversy and criticism over the way Facebook fails to protect users’ privacy, the company’s chief says he plans to transform it into a privacy-focused platform Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Mar 2019
Cyber espionage group behind SingHealth attack
A cyber espionage group dubbed Whitefly has been identified as the perpetrators behind Singapore’s largest data breach to date Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
06 Mar 2019
5G one of several security challenges to CNI
5G technology is among the key security challenges facing critical national infrastructure and all other business organisations, according to the Information Security Forum Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
06 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Aim for business intelligence-driven system of risk indicators
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2019
US doubles down on Huawei fears as Chinese prepare to sue
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has reinforced his attacks on Huawei as the firm apparently prepares to sue the US government over its federal-level ban Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Mar 2019
IT Priorities 2019: What projects are IT professionals spending their budgets on?
The Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities 2019 survey finds that cloud maturity, security and automation are among the hot areas for spending Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
05 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Invest in proactive approach to security and digital risk
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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News
04 Mar 2019
Cyber awareness of UK boards found wanting
Boards of many of the UK’s biggest firms must do more to be cyber aware, according to a government report. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
04 Mar 2019
RSA Security bets on digital risk management
RSA Security chief predicts that managing digital risk is set to become increasingly important to organisations as they complete their journeys to digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
04 Mar 2019
Security Think Tank: Cyber metrics need to be meaningful
What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2019
Clearer North Korean link to global infrastructure malware campaign
Researchers have uncovered clearer links between a North Korean hacking group and a cyber espionage campaign targeting government, defence, nuclear, energy and financial organisations around the world Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 Mar 2019
Facebook asked George Osborne to influence EU data protection law
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg invited one of the chancellor’s children to Facebook’s office as part of a intensive lobbying programme to influence European data protection legislation Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Duncan Campbell & Sebastian Klovig Skelton
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News
01 Mar 2019
Facebook facing 10 GDPR investigations in Ireland
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has revealed it has 10 active probes into Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, as well as Apple, LinkedIn and Twitter, on its books Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
01 Mar 2019
Using simulated disaster management to tackle the security skills gap
With the increasing need for cyber security professionals, organisations are turning to new ways to address the skills gap facing the security sector Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2019
Teen becomes first millionaire through HackerOne bug bounties
A self-taught teen hacker from Argentina has become the first bug bounty hacker to become a millionaire by hacking to create a safer internet Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Feb 2019
Supplier consolidation tops infosec goals for 2019
Supplier consolidation, collaboration between networking and security teams, and security awareness are the top priorities for information security professionals trying to prepare for the unknown, annual benchmark study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Feb 2019
London cyber security innovation centre issues open invitation
Government-backed cyber security innovation centre is calling for innovators to address key challenges facing the cyber security industry, offering a year of bespoke support to scale quickly Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Feb 2019
Sextortion accounts for one in 10 spear-phishing emails
Email sextortion scams have increased in frequency and scope in the past four months, as well as evolving to bypass spam filters and trick recipients into reading the messages, research shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Feb 2019
Icann calls for community collaboration to protect the internet
The domain name system watchdog Icann has reaffirmed its commitment to engage in collaborative efforts to ensure the security, stability and resiliency of the internet’s global identifier systems Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Feb 2019
Chinese cyber attack group Bronze Union targeting weapons tech
Weapons technology is among the latest targets of a highly adaptable cyber espionage group that uses a wide range of publicly available and custom attack tools, presenting a challenge to network defenders Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Feb 2019
Most UK consumers say Facebook should be regulated
Nearly three-quarters of UK consumers feel the social platform is damaging people’s mental health, survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
26 Feb 2019
Wearable technology in the workplace and data protection law
Wearable technology is slowly creeping into the workplace to monitor staff performance and health, but do employers understand the legal implications? We assess the data protection implications Continue Reading
By- Charlotte Allery, Coffin Mew
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News
26 Feb 2019
Security is battling to keep pace with cloud adoption
Cloud-based business initiatives are accelerating more rapidly than security teams can secure them, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Feb 2019
Cyber criminals earn $3bn a year exploiting social platforms
Businesses urged to respond to research findings that the ready availability of hacking tools, wildfire spread of malware and proliferation of cryptocurrency mining has seen a 300-fold increase in social media-enabled cyber crimes in two years Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Feb 2019
EU gathers momentum in cyber security legislation and cooperation
The past two years have seen a step-change in the rate at which the European Union is putting legislation in place to support improved cyber security standards, collaboration and sharing of resources, says digital commissioner’s representative Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Feb 2019
Cyber power needs wider discussion, says GCHQ director
The topic of cyber power needs wider discussion, says GCHQ head in a speech about the opportunities of digital innovation such as 5G, as well as the accompanying complexity and risk, with particular mention of China and Huawei Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Feb 2019
Android now Fido2 certified
Mobile operating system’s certification accelerates global migration beyond passwords, says Fido Alliance, which seeks to eliminate the world’s dependence on password-based security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Feb 2019
Facebook planned to spy on Android phone users, internal emails reveal
Facebook planned to use its Android app to track the location of its customers and to allow advertisers to send political advertising and invites to dating sites to ‘single’ people, confidential documents show Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Feb 2019
US may cut off countries that use Huawei in 5G networks
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has said America may scale back or cut military and diplomatic ties with countries that use Huawei equipment in national 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Feb 2019
BlackBerry acquires Cylance to cement security capability
BlackBerry moves forward with its plans to establish itself as an enterprise security firm, focusing on internet-connected endpoints Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Feb 2019
Thales to sell nCipher to Entrust Datacard
Thales eSecurity has announced that it is to sell HSM specialist nCipher, the UK-based encryption firm it acquired in 2008, after spinning it out as a separate business Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Feb 2019
Nato supports collaboration on cyber security
Nato supports collaboration and cooperation on cyber security as an organisation founded on the principle of collective defence, says representative Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Feb 2019
UK committed to working with EU cyber security partners
NCSC CEO uses cyber security conference in Brussels to set out his agency’s position on Brexit, 5G security, Huawei, market incentives and international cooperation on active cyber defence Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Feb 2019
Cooperation a key theme of Brussels cyber security symposium
Fostering trust-based cooperation of like-minded cyber security stakeholders to create new strategies, policies and standards emerged as a key theme at a cyber security conference in Brussels Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Feb 2019
Toyota Australia under cyber attack
The company has confirmed the attempted attack that took out its email system, forcing employees to turn to other forms of communication to continue working Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
20 Feb 2019
Breaking the chains: How FUD is holding the cyber sector hostage
The cyber security industry must move past fear tactics and get back to the basics of good cyber security practice Continue Reading
By- Tom Kranz, Cyber Lab
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News
20 Feb 2019
MWC 2019: Huawei claims massive lead on 5G readiness
At a pre-Mobile World Congress event in London, Huawei’s Ryan Ding shared details of the firm’s rapidly expanding 5G mobile portfolio, and laid into his competitors Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Feb 2019
UK naïve to think China won’t try to exploit Huawei
A think-tank report has branded the UK government naïve at best, irresponsible at worst, over its use of Chinese networking equipment in critical national infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Feb 2019
Activist Lauri Love’s computer ‘contained hacked data’, says judge
Lauri Love, who has been accused of hacking into US government computer systems, has lost a legal action against the NCA for the return of his computers and storage device Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Feb 2019
No More Ransom releases GandCrab decryption tool
Another free decryption tool is available that allows anyone infected with the latest versions of the GandCrab ransomware to regain control of their files and avoid paying the fee Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Feb 2019
IT Priorities 2019: Cyber security and risk management among top priorities for 2019
This year’s Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities research shows that cyber security and risk management are among the top investment priorities Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Feb 2019
Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei: US won’t crush us
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei has taken a more combative stance in the ongoing row over the firm’s alleged links to the Chinese intelligence services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
18 Feb 2019
When is it best to stick with paper?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, sometimes going digital is not necessarily the best thing to do – we weigh the pros and cons of paper versus technology. Our new buyer’s guide examines the challenges of asset management as you move IT infrastructure to the cloud. And we look at the growing role of software developers in the future of networking. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Feb 2019
Collaborative security approaches underpin container success
Containers are helping organisations to accelerate age-old software development approaches, but success is underpinned by a constant and team-wide attention to security Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2019
NCSC signals UK may take softer line on Huawei
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre suggests Huawei will be allowed to form core elements of the country’s 5G mobile network infrastructure after all Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Feb 2019
CISOs under increasing pressure, study shows
Cyber security professionals are under growing pressure from workloads and budget deficits, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Feb 2019
(ISC)² invests in professional development of security workforce
Security industry association sets up Professional Development Institute to extend training offerings beyond certification Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
13 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: UTM a key part of a well-rounded security strategy
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
By- Mary-Jo de Leeuw, (ISC)2
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News
13 Feb 2019
Australian government warns of blockchain gaps
Digital Transformation Agency dispels some myths around blockchain, calling for government agencies to be cautious about using the technology Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
12 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: No tech will ever counter-balance poorly implemented processes
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
By- Vladimir Jirasek, Foresight Cyber
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News
12 Feb 2019
APAC healthcare providers losing $23m to cyber attacks
Healthcare organisations in the Asia-Pacific region could lose an average of $23.3m to cyber attacks, including losses from productivity and customer churn, a study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Feb 2019
Lauri Love takes legal action against NCA for return of seized computers
Lauri Love, a former engineering student who won a battle with the US Department of Justice against extradition to the US to face hacking charges, is suing the UK's intelligence agency, the NCA, for the return of his seized computers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
11 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Know strengths and weaknesses of UTM systems
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
10 Feb 2019
Australia’s defence department keeps old PCs out of landfills
Department has securely wiped data from used devices and kept 1,300 tonnes of e-waste out of landfills Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2019
Mumsnet denies 'thousands' affected by software glitch-induced data breach
Parenting advice site Mumsnet moves to clear up reports that thousands of users have been affected by its recent data breach Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Feature
08 Feb 2019
A guide to choosing cloud-based security services
Cloud-based security services can help organisations with a growing cloud footprint to reduce cost and address the manpower crunch in cyber security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
08 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Approach UTM with caution
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
By- Simon McCalla, Nominet
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News
07 Feb 2019
Data breaches in Australia show no sign of abating
Australia’s privacy watchdog recorded over 800 cases of data breaches, nearly one year into the country’s mandatory data breach notification regime Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Huawei: We are not spying on the UK
Huawei’s Ryan Ding tells the British government that the company has never, and will never, use its technology to assist the Chinese intelligence services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Focus UTM capabilities on security and business needs
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
By- Emma Bickerstaffe, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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News
05 Feb 2019
Civil liberties groups to challenge bulk surveillance and intelligence sharing in Strasbourg
Coalition of campaigning groups wins the right to challenge the UK’s use of bulk surveillance powers, which allows suspicionless surveillance of the population and sharing of intercepted data with overseas intelligence agencies, in European Court of Human Rights Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Feb 2019
Cambridge launches urban data IoT project
The city of Cambridge will use Telensa IoT sensors and a Microsoft Azure platform to better manage its urban data assets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Many routes to UTM to boost security capabilities
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Feb 2019
Security Think Tank: Arguments for and against unified threat management
How can organisations best use unified threat management tools to help stem the tide of data breaches? Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2019
Massive uptick in cyber attacks targeting Student Loans Company
Cyber criminals used a range of techniques, as well as malware, malicious emails and calls, in attempts to access confidential financial data belonging to students, in massive uptick in attacks in the past year Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Feb 2019
Met Police deploys live facial recognition technology for ninth time
Police say technology is helping to prevent and detect crime by identifying wanted criminals, but privacy groups have voiced their opposition Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Feb 2019
Orange acquires UK’s SecureData
The Orange telecommunications group is to acquire UK cyber security firm SecureData to strengthen its leadership position in Europe in this sector Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Feb 2019
Innocent people arrested following surveillance blunders, IPCO reveals
Interception of communications commissioner Adrian Fulford warns of “grave” repercussions for people wrongly identified as suspects due to errors made when government bodies access email, phone and telephone data Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Feb 2019
ICO to audit Leave.EU and Eldon Insurance
UK privacy watchdog will audit the data protection practices at Leave.EU and Eldon Insurance and has confirmed fines for both companies for unlawful marketing messages Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Feb 2019
New stolen credentials cache puts spotlight on authentication
The discovery of billions more stolen usernames and passwords in Collections #2 to #5 have prompted fresh calls for the implementation of better authentication methods across industry Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
31 Jan 2019
Airbus investigates personnel data breach
Intruders were detected in the information systems of manufacturer’s commercial aircraft business, highlighting the need for a new approach to data protection Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
31 Jan 2019
Facebook profit up despite privacy failings
Social media giant reports profit gains for the last quarter and the past year, despite a string of privacy blunders that came to light in 2018 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
31 Jan 2019
Cyber insurance uptake growing, but not all firms convinced
The adoption of cyber insurance is expected to grow, but one in three companies still are not sold on the benefits, a survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Jan 2019
YouTuber impersonation scam not new, say researchers
Scam that tricked users into clicking on phishing links has affected tens of thousands of victims and has been active for several years, say security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Jan 2019
Unconfigured IoT is a security risk, warns researcher
Internet of things researcher says unconfigured internet-connected devices are a largely unrecognised cyber security risk to businesses and consumers, and welcomes the increased likelihood of UK IoT legislation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Jan 2019
How traffic scrubbing can guard against DDoS attacks
Although most scrubbing services can help fend off distributed denial of service attacks, a more comprehensive mitigation strategy is required to remain unscathed Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
New tech putting sensitive data at risk, report confirms
Deployments of new technologies are putting sensitive corporate data at risk because organisations are struggling to secure these new IT environments, a report confirms Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Jan 2019
Personal records of HIV-positive individuals in Singapore leaked online
The personal information of 14,200 people with the human immunodeficiency virus was leaked by an American who lived in Singapore Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
28 Jan 2019
Data protection practices still poor, survey shows
Despite concerns over privacy and data protection and a greater understanding of best security practices, individuals and businesses are still falling short, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Jan 2019
Minister urges UK firms to prepare for no-deal Brexit
On International Data Protection Day, the UK’s digital minister has added her voice to calls by the data protection watchdog for UK firms to prepare for a no-deal Brexit Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Jan 2019
DCMS funding fuels cyber diversity drive
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is investing in four new projects to drive the number of diverse candidates considered for cyber careers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
28 Jan 2019
UK cyber security agency investigates DNS hijacking
NCSC is probing the large-scale DNS hijacking campaign that has reportedly affected government and commercial organisations worldwide, and has issued defence advice Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
27 Jan 2019
Brexit and data protection: What’s next?
PA Consulting assesses how a no-deal Brexit would affect the flow of data from the UK into and out of Europe Continue Reading
By- Annelie van Milink