Privacy and data protection
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Opinion
20 Jun 2025
Beyond the AI hype: How data laws quietly handed power to government and Big Tech
The UK is at risk of becoming an ‘algorithm state’ as the government hands more power to Big Tech and reduces the rights of individuals Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2025
Intelligence sharing key to cyber security in Europe, says EU Commission cyber expert
Cyber criminals choose not to attack Europe due to its resilience and preparedness, says the EU Commission’s principal advisor for cyber security coordination, Despina Spanou Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2023
NCSC exposes Russian cyber attacks on UK political processes
The NCSC has firmly attributed a long-running campaign of cyber attacks targeting UK political processes to a group run out of Russia’s FSB intelligence agency, known as Star Blizzard Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Dec 2023
Considerations for the security of evolving workspaces
Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
By- Simon Backwell
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News
07 Dec 2023
How Proofpoint is helping to mitigate AI security threats
Proofpoint is offering monitoring tools to prevent leakage of sensitive information in generative AI models and other capabilities to mitigate AI mediated attacks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
05 Dec 2023
Operator of Sellafield nuclear facility denies hacking claims
The operator of the Sellafield nuclear site has denied allegations that senior managers covered up a series of cyber security lapses that enabled Chinese and Russian threat actors to compromise its networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Dec 2023
Rhysida ransomware gang hits hospital holding royal family’s data
Ransomware gang boasts of having stolen data on the royal family in an attack on a private London hospital Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Dec 2023
Human augmentation tech requires dual use oversight
Researchers investigating human augmentation technologies must acknowledge the potential military applications of their work, and military bodies cannot be allowed to dismiss ethical concerns in their pursuit of national security interests, says NGO Drone Wars UK Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Dec 2023
Report reveals sorry state of cyber security at UK football clubs
Football clubs up and down the country are putting staff, players and fans alike at risk through outdated attitudes to cyber security, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
01 Dec 2023
Security Think Tank: Four steps to secure remote workers
Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
By- Olivia Rofe
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Definition
30 Nov 2023
privacy policy
A privacy policy is a legal document that explains how an organization handles any customer, client or employee information gathered in its operations. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2023
Government’s Online Fraud Charter welcomed
The government has corralled 11 of the largest tech platforms in the world to commit to its Online Fraud Charter, designed to tackle online scams, fake adverts, and more Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Nov 2023
Rhysida gang stole hundreds of gigabytes of British Library data
The Rhysida ransomware gang behind the cyber attack on the British Library has published almost 600GB of stolen data to its dark web leak site Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Nov 2023
Meta faces GDPR complaint over processing personal data without 'free consent'
Paid-for service means data protection is only available to those who can afford it, privacy group argues in data protection complaint Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
24 Nov 2023
DORA raises the stakes for cloud use in financial services
The EU's DORA regulations will raise the stakes for cloud in financial services but resilience is more than just a tech issue, says NetApp's Steve Rackham Continue Reading
By- Steve Rackham
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News
24 Nov 2023
UK police plan national roll-out of facial-recognition phone app
UK police chiefs plan to expand use of facial-recognition technology through a nationwide roll-out of mobile-based tools and increases in retrospective facial-recognition, but oversight problems persist Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
24 Nov 2023
Was the devil's greatest trick making you think tech CEOs are just people?
It’s been one of those weeks where tech makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. (Sadly, the wrong reasons are often the only reasons tech makes national headlines, but anyway…) There was much ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Opinion
23 Nov 2023
Navigating the DPDI Bill: A transformative shift ahead
The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill, or DPDI, is set to reshape the UK’s data protection framework. Louise Brooks of DQM GRC considers the implications Continue Reading
By- Louise Brooks, DQM GRC
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News
23 Nov 2023
Australia ups ante on cyber security
Australia’s new cyber security strategy will focus on building threat-blocking capabilities, protecting critical infrastructure and improving the cyber workforce, among other priorities Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2023
Palantir awarded NHS FDP data contract
NHS England has awarded a £330m, seven-year contract to US data specialist Palantir, prompting concerns from data privacy practitioners Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Nov 2023
Internal documents leaked as Rhysida claims responsibility for British Library ransomware attack
Ransomware group Rhysida threatens to sell documents stolen from the British Library to the highest bidder Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2023
Kingfisher develops AI-agnostic platform to power DIY assistant
The platform provides a framework for security and compliance and enables developers to test different large language models Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Nov 2023
Cubbit DS3 Composer brings DIY cloud to object storage pool
Cubbit customers can now build and configure S3-compatible clouds from unused capacity and offer MSP-grade services with high levels of resilience, security and data sovereignty Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
20 Nov 2023
IT not ready for AI, Pure Storage survey finds
Storage, compute and networking hardware won’t cope without upgrades, and that often means total IT infrastructure overhaul Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
20 Nov 2023
Defence lawyers seek appeal of tribunal ruling on police EncroChat cryptophone hack
Defence lawyers are seeking leave to appeal against a tribunal ruling that found the National Crime Agency had lawfully obtained warrants to access messages from 9,000 cryptophones used in the UK Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Podcast
17 Nov 2023
Walmart’s enterprise software: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
We speak to Walmart’s David Glick about the build/buy debate and how the retailer works with large language models Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Nov 2023
Outgoing police tech watchdog warns of declining oversight
The outgoing biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner for England and Wales discusses police deployment of powerful new surveillance technologies, and the declining state of oversight in this area Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
16 Nov 2023
Ransomware gang grasses up uncooperative victim to US regulator
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang has added a new tactic to its playbook, going to ever more extreme lengths in search of a pay-off Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Nov 2023
British Library’s Halloween cyber scare was ransomware
The British Library has provided an update on an ongoing cyber incident affecting its systems, confirming it to be the result of a ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Nov 2023
BlackCat affiliate seen using malvertising to spread ransomware
Researchers at eSentire identified a wave activity from an ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate which has adopted a somewhat unusual approach to delivering its locker Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Nov 2023
Russian cyber criminal pleads guilty to running IPStorm botnet
Sergey Manikin faces years in jail after his illicit proxy botnet service was taken down by US law enforcement Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Nov 2023
Rogue state-aligned actors are most critical cyber threat to UK
The prospect of rogue nation-state-aligned attackers bringing down the UK’s critical infrastructure is keeping the NCSC up at night Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Nov 2023
Encrypted mail service Tuta says it was wrongly accused of being a front for intelligence services
German encrypted email service Tuta, formerly known as Tutanota, has denied claims by a former Canadian police intelligence officer accused of passing secrets to criminals that it was compromised by intelligence services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Nov 2023
ICO alerted after technical ‘issue’ exposed college files to student barristers
A training college for barristers has reported a data breach that left sensitive data on hundreds of current and former students accessible to other trainees Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2023
NCSC makes annual Black Friday plea to consumers
Ahead of the annual festival of retail avarice, the NCSC is once again asking consumers to do the bare minimum to avoid falling victim to scams Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Nov 2023
UK government does not see need for specific AI legislation
The UK government does not currently see the need for new artificial intelligence legislation, as many regulators are already dealing effectively with AI-related harms Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Nov 2023
Data-sharing management gap highlights cyber risk, says report
Organisations are struggling to secure their use of communications tools to share data with third-party partners and suppliers, and in the process are exposing themselves to heightened levels of risk, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Nov 2023
Iconic Singapore hotel caught up in major data breach
The Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore uncovered a data breach of its guest loyalty programme last month Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Nov 2023
King’s Speech misses the mark on cyber law reform, says campaign
A group of activists who want to reform the UK’s computer misuse laws to protect bona fide cyber pros from prosecution have been left disappointed by a lack of legislative progress Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Nov 2023
Unesco unveils seven-point anti-disinformation plan
United Nations body outlines seven proposals for civil society, governments, regulators and tech platforms to adopt to combat the source of disinformation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
07 Nov 2023
How ExxonMobil is leading with data
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the leader of ExxonMobil’s data organisation, about the energy giant’s strategy to establish enterprise-wide principles for the use of data. As the UK’s Online Safety Act comes into force, we examine the tech sector’s concerns over the laws around end-to-end encryption. And we look at the software tools available to HR teams to help improve staff retention. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2023
Tech firms flag risk to end-to-end encryption as Online Safety Bill gets royal assent
Technology organisations remain concerned that the newly implemented Online Safety Act could undermine end-to-end encryption, despite government reassurances that it will ensure online safety. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2023
UK workers exhibit poor security behaviours, report reveals
Report by KnowBe4 has found that four in five UK workers do not make security-conscious choices, whether in-office, remote or hybrid working Continue Reading
By- Scarlet Charles
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Opinion
02 Nov 2023
Use existing structures to build your incident response plan
What goes into a good incident response plan, and what steps should security professionals take to ensure they are appropriately prepared for the almost inevitable attack, and secure buy-in from organisational leadership? Continue Reading
By- Sam Lascelles
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News
02 Nov 2023
How the UK crime agency repurposed Amazon cloud platform to analyse EncroChat cryptophone data
UK crime agency repurposed AWS-based analytics platform to triage EncroChat data and identify threats to life in messages sent on encrypted phone network Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
02 Nov 2023
EU digital ID reforms should be ‘actively resisted’, say experts
Over 300 cyber security experts have called for the EU to rethink its proposals for eIDAS digital identity reforms, saying some of the provisions risk damaging user privacy and security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Nov 2023
Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson on her AI Safety Summit goals
As the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park takes place, Computer Weekly caught up with Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson to find out what one of the UK’s most prominent AI advocates wants from proceedings Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Oct 2023
Biden’s AI plans focus on US workers’ protection
The US president has issued an Executive Order that sets out his administration’s strategy for AI safety and security Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Definition
30 Oct 2023
supercookie
A supercookie is a type of tracking cookie inserted into an HTTP header to collect data about a user's internet browsing history and habits. Continue Reading
By- Rahul Awati
- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
30 Oct 2023
Frontier AI Taskforce starts recruitment drive
The second progress report from the Frontier AI Taskforce reveals new hires plus vacancy posts for software and research engineers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
30 Oct 2023
Reported major cyberattacks are falling – but watch out for the massive threats posed by gen AI
The number of reported major cyberattacks is falling. Are we just getting used to them? Continue Reading
By- Jim Tiller
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Feature
30 Oct 2023
Greek data watchdog to rule on AI systems in refugee camps
A forthcoming decision on the compliance of surveillance and security systems in Greek refugee camps could set a precedent for how AI and biometric systems are deployed for ‘migration management’ in Europe Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2023
Tech firms cite risk to end-to-end encryption as Online Safety Bill gets royal assent
Tech firms continue to be concerned that the Online Safety Bill could undermine end-to-end encryption despite government reassurances Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2023
Domestic abuse charities surface fresh worries over NHS data sharing
With new NHS data access options coming into effect at the end of October, a group of campaigners including womens' charities and the BMA have warned that the revived GP-patient data sharing scheme risks putting vulnerable people at risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Oct 2023
How Elastic manages cyber security threats
Mandy Andress, CISO at Elastic, highlights the company’s approach to tackling evolving cyber threats through the use of AI tools and enhanced security measures while strengthening the capabilities of its security offerings Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
27 Oct 2023
Germany: European Court opinion kicks questions over EncroChat back to national courts
Germany lawfully obtained data on German EncroChat users from France, but whether the evidence is legally admissible is a matter for national courts Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2023
Sunak sets scene for upcoming AI Safety Summit
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has outlined how the UK will approach making AI safe, but experts say there is still too big a focus on catastrophic but speculative risks over real harms the technology is already causing Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
26 Oct 2023
Boardrooms losing control in generative AI takeover, says Kaspersky
C-suite executives are increasingly fretful about what they perceive as a ‘silent infiltration’ of generative AI tools across their organisations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Oct 2023
UK Finance paints mixed picture of fraud as losses top £500m
UK losses to fraud in the first six months of the year topped £500m, but a slight decline in overall crime rates was observed, according to UK Finance’s latest data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Oct 2023
1Password caught up in Okta support breach
After breaches at BeyondTrust and Cloudflare, 1Password, a third customer of Okta operating in the same space, has revealed that it too was impacted in a breach of the IAM house’s support systems Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
24 Oct 2023
The new data landscape: how will the new UK-US data bridge affect businesses?
With the UK-US data bridge coming into effect on 12 October 2023, find out what steps your organisation can take to take advantage of, and remain compliant with, the new framework Continue Reading
By- Charlie Bromley-Griffiths
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News
24 Oct 2023
Kaspersky opens up over spyware campaign targeting its staffers
Kaspersky has shared more details of the TriangleDB spyware that was used against its own workforce by an unknown APT group Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Oct 2023
How Ensign is leading the charge in cyber security
Lee Fook Sun, chairman of Ensign InfoSecurity, traces the company’s journey and how it is leading the charge in cyber security by doing things differently, investing in R&D and engaging with the wider ecosystem Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
20 Oct 2023
Computer Weekly contributor named Godfather of UK Security
Advent IM founder Mike Gillespie was among those honoured at the eighth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Oct 2023
Five Eyes chiefs warn of Chinese spying campaign to steal high-tech secrets
Intelligence chiefs warn high-tech companies and universities they may be the target of attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to steal technology secrets Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Oct 2023
Fears grow over extent of Cisco IOS XE zero-day
Researchers have identified spiking numbers of victims of a recently disclosed Cisco zero-day, as users of the networking supplier’s IOS XE software are urged to take defensive measures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Oct 2023
Sellafield local authority unsure if data was stolen six years on from North Korea ransomware attack
Senior managers at an ‘Achilles heel’ local authority for Europe’s biggest nuclear site ‘still don’t know what was lost’ in a 2017 cyber attack, according to a council source Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Oct 2023
DORA: Moving into a new era of digital resilience
The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act will come into force in just over a year, the majority of risk management professionals are only at the beginning of their planning journey. Kate Needham-Bennett of Fusion Risk Management explains how to get things moving Continue Reading
By- Kate Needham-Bennett
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News
18 Oct 2023
What are the cyber risks from the latest Middle Eastern conflict?
The outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has seen a wide variety of accompanying cyber attacks from hacktivists and other groups. We look at the risks to organisations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Oct 2023
Five Eyes issues five tips on thwarting nation state threats
Intelligence chiefs from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US have published guidance on building resilience against nation state cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Oct 2023
Hacktivist attacks against Israeli websites mirror attacks following Russian invasion of Ukraine
Hacktivists supporting Gaza and Palestine have launched hundreds of website defacement attacks against Israeli websites, mirroring the pattern of attacks that occurred after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2023
What it takes to succeed in DevSecOps
Providing engineering leadership and balancing between speed and security are some areas that organisations will need to focus on in their DevSecOps journey Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Definition
16 Oct 2023
SEO poisoning (search poisoning)
SEO poisoning, also known as 'search poisoning,' is a type of malicious advertising (malvertising) in which cybercriminals create malicious websites and then use search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to cause the sites' links to show up prominently in search results, often as ads at the top of the results. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2023
US SEC launches probe into mass MOVEit breach
Progress Software is facing an investigation from the SEC for the breach of its MOVEit tool, as well as dozens of legal battles resulting from the exfiltration of personal data from the roughly 2,000 organisations affected Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
12 Oct 2023
Scottish biometrics watchdog outlines police cloud concerns
Police Scotland’s response to the biometrics commissioner’s formal information notice ‘did not ameliorate’ his concerns about the sovereignty and security of the sensitive biometric information being uploaded to cloud infrastructure that is subject to intrusive US surveillance laws Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Oct 2023
Why only 1% of the Snowden Archive will ever be published
Speaking to Computer Weekly after we published new revelations from the Snowden archive, the Guardian’s Pulitzer Prize winner, Ewen MacAskill, explains why more of the Snowden trove is unlikely to see the light of day Continue Reading
By- Stefania Maurizi
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Feature
11 Oct 2023
Preparing IT security for the age of quantum computing
We look at what progress is being made to ensure digital communications remain secure as quantum computers make an entrance Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
10 Oct 2023
MGM faces £100m loss from cyber attack on its casinos
MGM Resorts has provided further details on the fallout of the hack targeting its casinos in early September, confirming that a range of personal information has been stolen and that it will likely cost the firm around $100m Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
05 Oct 2023
Microsoft: Nation-state cyber espionage on rise in 2023
Microsoft’s latest Digital Defence Report outlines how nation-state cyber activity has largely moved from destructive attacks to espionage and intelligence gathering Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
05 Oct 2023
Policing minister wants to use UK passport data in facial recognition
The policing minister’s plans to integrate the UK’s passport database with police facial-recognition systems have been met with criticism from campaigners, academics, and the biometrics commissioner for England and Wales Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Oct 2023
Lloyds Bank launches digital identity app
Lloyds Bank has launched a digital identity app with tech startup Yoti, after it invested £10m in the firm Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
04 Oct 2023
Ransomware: All the ways you can protect storage and backup
We survey the key methods of ransomware protection, including immutable snapshots, anomaly detection, air-gapping, anomaly detection, and supplier monetary guarantees Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2023
Cyber experts urge EU to rethink vulnerability disclosure plans
The European Union’s proposed cyber security vulnerability disclosure measures are well-intentioned but ultimately counterproductive, as making unmitigated vulnerabilities public knowledge increases the risk of their exploitation by various actors, experts claim Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
03 Oct 2023
CIISec scores DSIT funding to expand successful CyberEPQ scheme
DSIT has committed to enhanced funding to expand CIISec’s CyberEPQ education programme after recording excellent results to date Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
03 Oct 2023
Where next for quantum computing?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the head of Amazon’s Braket quantum computing services about how the technology is progressing. We go behind the scenes at an ethical hacker event to find out how bug bounty programmes work. And we analyse the offerings of the major players in software-defined storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2023
Top science journal faced secret attacks from Covid conspiracy theory group
A conspiratorial group of extreme Brexit lobbyists mounted an extraordinary campaign against one of the world’s most prestigious science journals – part of a series of joint investigations between Byline Times and Computer Weekly Continue Reading
By- Computer Weekly and Byline Times
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Opinion
29 Sep 2023
The trust deficit in CNI: How to address a growing concern
When it comes to addressing the trust deficit in CNI, technological advancements, evolving threats, inadequate regulations, insufficient investment, public awareness, and international cooperation are all critical components that need attention Continue Reading
By- Steve Cobb
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News
28 Sep 2023
Strasbourg court condemns Turkey for jailing teacher for using ByLock encrypted messaging app
The case is expected to have implications for the use of digital evidence in prosecutions against users of other encrypted phone apps Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
28 Sep 2023
Security Think Tank: To encrypt or not to encrypt, that is the question
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
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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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26 Sep 2023
With cyber attacks on the rise, businesses should prepare for quantum hacks now
Advances in quantum computing have brought the world is on the cusp of a technological revolution, but it is not without risk. Find out why you should start to prepare for post-quantum cryotography today. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
26 Sep 2023
Preparing for post-quantum cryptography
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide assesses the challenges for cryptography in the emerging era of quantum computing. Google Cloud experts explain how the internet giant is preparing its datacentres for a world of AI. And we examine the privacy, compliance and backup issues from generative AI. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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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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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
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
Parliament passes sweeping Online Safety Bill but tech companies still concerned over encryption
Ofcom will consult on standards to enforce new powers, but tech companies remain concerned about the impact of the bill’s ‘spy clause’, which could require them to scan encrypted messages Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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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
20 Sep 2023
Multi-agency pilot aims to help innovators navigate regulatory landscape
Regulators join forces in pilot scheme to help businesses deploy new technologies in a way that complies with cross-industry regulations Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor