Security policy and user awareness
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News
17 Jun 2025
Cyber action plan kicks off to ‘supercharge’ UK security sector
UK government says its cyber growth action plan will provide a large boost to Britain’s security industry as it sets out to create a roadmap for future growth Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Jun 2025
NHS IT the big winner in Reeves’ Spending Review
The chancellor of the exchequer has significantly upped spending on digital and technology initiatives in the current Spending Review period, with the NHS receiving a 50% tech funding increase Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Jun 2020
NHS email service users ensnared in phishing attack
More than 100 accounts on the NHSmail service were affected by attack, but health service says no patient data was accessed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Jun 2020
Fake contact-tracing apps delivering banking trojans
Spoof government coronavirus apps are popping up all over the world, says the Anomali Threat Research team Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Jun 2020
100,000 cheap wireless cameras vulnerable to hacking
Active devices built by Chinese firm HiChip have been sold in the UK as webcams and connected baby monitors Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Bungled British response leads to rise in security risks
Covid-19 cyber security threats are evolving over the course of the pandemic, becoming more targeted to virus hotspots such as the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
11 Jun 2020
Security Think Tank: Container security starts with good DevOps practice
Adopting containers promises great organisational efficiency advantages, but the fast-evolving technology can be problematic for security teams. What do CISOs need to know to safeguard containers? Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
Decade-old vulnerability among 129 Patch Tuesday fixes
A 10 year-old bug in Windows Group Policies could easily enable attackers to gain highly privileged user status on target systems, opening the doors to a wave of cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
10 Jun 2020
Security Think Tank: Container security is evolving, so must CISOs
Adopting containers promises great organisational efficiency advantages, but the fast-evolving technology can be problematic for security teams. What do CISOs need to know to safeguard containers? Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: How to go back to the office safely and securely
Security teams should be used to supporting remote workers effectively by now, but what’s going to happen when people start returning to their offices? We look at the risks and how to address them. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
Nasty surprises lurking in furloughed employees’ inboxes
Research conducted by KnowBe4 points to a looming email security problem as furloughed employees head back to work Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
CaixaBank introduces facial recognition ATMs
Spanish bank broadens its use of facial recognition technology on cash machines Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Jun 2020
How Australian firms can defend against supply chain attacks
Supply chain security risks can wreak havoc if measures are not taken to deter cyber attackers from exploiting a supplier’s security gaps to target another firm Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
Cyber security needs more women role models, says report
A report compiled by security assurance organisation Crest highlights the progress made on gender diversity in cyber security, and offers pointers for next steps Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jun 2020
Poorly-secured AWS buckets used to launch Magecart attacks
Cyber criminals are exploiting misconfigured AWS S3 buckets to run credit card fraud and malvertising campaigns, according to new data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
09 Jun 2020
How retailers are staying connected during their coronavirus shutdown
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how the hard-hit retail sector has turned to technology to stay connected with staff during the coronavirus lockdown. Our latest buyer’s guide examines best practice in data quality and how to avoid “garbage in garbage out” syndrome. And we look at how remote working affects software development teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jun 2020
Tackling the Covid Cyberfraud Pandemic
The Covid-19 lockdown has led to an explosion of fraud and abuse, both on-line and in the "real" world. Before Test and Trace is fully operational it is already being spoofed . The problems are ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
05 Jun 2020
Police chiefs working with Public Health England on contact-tracing security
Police force representatives are in talks with Public Health England over operational security concerns arising from the NHS Test and Trace coronavirus contact-tracing scheme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jun 2020
Small businesses failing on remote worker protection
Only one-third of people working for small businesses have received any guidance from their employers on how to secure their remote working set-up Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jun 2020
Black Lives Matter activists targeted by cyber attacks
Civil liberties organisations are being targeted by far-right trolls as protests over the murder of George Floyd spread worldwide Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Cyber criminals target laid-off workers
Malicious actors are targeting workers laid-off or furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
04 Jun 2020
Security Think Tank: Four steps to container security best practice
Adopting containers promises great organisational efficiency advantages, but the fast-evolving technology can be problematic for security teams. What do CISOs need to know to safeguard containers? Continue Reading
By- Alan Taberham and Niall Quinn
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Opinion
04 Jun 2020
Why trust is the new currency
Businesses need to engender trust with customers amid the complexity of digital transactions involving multiple third parties, even as consumers are not fully cognizant of the importance of data privacy Continue Reading
By- Simon Piff
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News
03 Jun 2020
Sodinokibi data auctions highlight changing criminal tactics
The operators of the Sodinokibi ransomware strain are auctioning off swathes of stolen data in an apparent bid to raise cash. What is motivating this new tactic? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jun 2020
Security procurement framework goes live for NHS and public sector
Cyber Security Services Framework, developed by NHS Shared Business Services, has formally launched Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jun 2020
Infosec 2020: Covid-19 an opportunity to change security thinking
The annual Infosecurity Europe is being held virtually this year, and speakers at an online panel session have been considering the impact of the pandemic on security awareness Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
02 Jun 2020
A view from the SOC: Maintaining security capabilities during the pandemic
What are the challenges of maintaining security event and incident detection capabilities in these challenging times? Continue Reading
By- Tom Hawcutt
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News
02 Jun 2020
VMware vulnerability leaves private clouds open to takeover
Ethical hackers from Citadelo uncovered a vulnerability in VMware Cloud Director that left private cloud owners open to takeover Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
02 Jun 2020
What will be the IT security priorities of the post-coronavirus world?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the working world after the pandemic set to be very different, we assess the IT security priorities for the ‘new normal’. Facial recognition firms are racing to identify people wearing face masks. And how did Europe’s telecoms networks cope with the switch to remote working? Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange misses court hearing due to respiratory problems
The WikiLeaks founder is expected to call 21 witnesses during a three-week extradition hearing in September Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Jun 2020
How managed threat hunting helps bust malicious insiders
Managed threat hunting services can help take some of the pressure off security operations centres and help ensure potential breaches don’t escalate into something far worse. We explore one such case with a happy ending Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 May 2020
Singapore’s contact-tracing app tops privacy study
Singapore’s TraceTogether is least intrusive in terms of privacy communications compared with similar apps in the region, study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
29 May 2020
Security Think Tank: CISO stress – moving from recognition to action
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security professionals manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental well-being and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
By- Cath Goulding, Nominet
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News
28 May 2020
Public Health England to keep contact-tracing data for 20 years
PHE will retain the data it collects via the NHS Test and Trace programme for 20 years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
27 May 2020
Australia is painting a big red cyber target on its critical infrastructure
Australia’s critical infrastructure is particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks right now because of years of under-investment in cyber security and ageing legacy systems Continue Reading
By- Carlo Minassian
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Feature
27 May 2020
GDPR at two: How far we’ve come, how far we still have to go
Marking two years of the General Data Protection Regulation, industry voices weigh in on the state of data protection and privacy, consider what has changed, and what still needs to change Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 May 2020
Enterprise clouds hammered by cyber attacks during pandemic
Remote workers logging onto enterprise cloud service accounts are an easy access point for attackers, says McAfee Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 May 2020
Fears contact-tracing app will open the floodgates for cyber criminals
Study of UK consumers reveals worries over an uptick in cyber crime and a lack of trust in government Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 May 2020
StrandHogg mobile vulnerability has evil twin
Variant of the dangerous StrandHogg vulnerability affecting Android phones could allow hackers to access almost all apps on a target device Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 May 2020
Android security vulnerabilities differ by country, say researchers
Manufacturers of Android devices including Huawei, Samsung and Xiaomi shipped devices with different levels of security in different regions, leaving their users exposed to attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 May 2020
The Security Interviews: Temper tantrums ahead as GDPR enters its terrible twos?
On the General Data Protection Regulation’s second birthday, Tim Hickman, a data protection lawyer and partner at White & Case LLP, discusses the regulation’s teething troubles and assesses how best to maintain optimum compliance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
26 May 2020
Can Lady Gaga and Madonna get people to take IT security seriously?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after hackers threatened to release data from a US law firm’s celebrity clients, will people finally take cyber security seriously? Designing software for older users makes systems better for all – we examine how. And the IT chief at TSB explains how the bank recovered from its 2018 IT disaster. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2020
Coronavirus: Australia calls for stronger defences amid cyber attacks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre offers guidance for critical infrastructure operators to guard against cyber attacks which have already hit the healthcare sector Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Opinion
22 May 2020
How effective security training goes deeper than ‘awareness’
Cyber criminals are constantly developing their techniques and strategies, so security training needs to do the same Continue Reading
By- Adenike Cosgrove
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News
22 May 2020
Covid-19 will leave organisations exposed to higher cyber risks
Hacking attacks and phishing emails could become the new norm, according to research by the World Economic Forum Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
22 May 2020
Identification and access management: some possible futures
Learn about how we might be using our heartbeats, brainwaves and eye movements to unlock our mobiles in the future Continue Reading
By- Francois Lasnier
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News
20 May 2020
Serco exposes contact tracers’ data in email error
Error saw almost 300 coronavirus contact tracers’ email addresses made visible to other recipients of the message Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 May 2020
Personal devices putting Singapore employers at risk
More than half of Singapore respondents to a CrowdStrike-commissioned survey believe their devices are only somewhat secure against advanced cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
19 May 2020
Cancelled NCSC CyberUK event gets green light for 2021
The NCSC’s popular CyberUK event has been rescheduled to next year, and will again take place in Newport in south Wales Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2020
GDPR wholly inappropriate to govern contact-tracing data
Human Rights Committee Chair Harriet Harman says current data protection law is not up to the job of governing the data collected by the Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2020
Nine million EasyJet customer details lost in data breach
Cyber attack on EasyJet’s systems originated from a highly sophisticated source, says the airline Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
19 May 2020
Blue tooth, not privacy, is the problem with NHSX
He would never enable Bluetooth on a mobile phone because of its inherent security problems. It is unclear how many of these have been fixed with the latest releases. But some are unlikely to be ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
19 May 2020
Vast majority of cyber attacks are easy to stop, says Verizon
Almost 90% of data breaches are motivated by the prospect of financial gain, but cyber criminals have clearly defined breach pathways, giving the good guys an advantage if they care to use it Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 May 2020
Venafi buys cloud protection service Jetstack
Jetstack specialises in open source machine identity protection software for Kubernetes and cloud native ecosystems Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 May 2020
China targeting Covid-19 researchers through IT suppliers, claims US
The US CISA says it is seeing targeting and attempted network compromise of Covid-19 research centres by China Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 May 2020
UK’s contact-tracing app targeted by scammers
Even though it is only operational on the Isle of Wight as a beta test, the UK government’s coronavirus contact-tracing app has already attracted the attention of cyber criminals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 May 2020
Report reveals inadequate cyber security at Schiphol Airport
A report has revealed problems with critical security systems in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Podcast
13 May 2020
Podcast: UK SME planning and compliance for ‘the new normal’
We look at how UK SMEs face a “new normal” following the coronavirus lockdowns and how they can plan for compliance with more remote working and a new data landscape Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
13 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Burnt out CISOs are a huge cyber risk
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
By- Cavan Arrowsmith, Turnkey Consulting
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News
13 May 2020
Nation state APT groups prefer old, unpatched vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI have published details of the most commonly exploited vulnerabilities of recent years, and there are some “classics” on the list Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 May 2020
Can Lady Gaga and Madonna get people to take security seriously?
What does it take to get people to pay attention to cyber security? A celebrity law firm hack may hold some answers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
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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Opinion
12 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Create healthy habits to avoid burnout
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security professionals manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental well-being and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
By- Dan Norman
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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, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
11 May 2020
What are the security priorities for the post-coronavirus world?
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing massive change across the business world and things may never go back to normal. What does security look like in this new world, and what will buyers be prioritising? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security 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
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
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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Opinion
05 May 2020
Security Think Tank: Caring for the IT security caretakers
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security professionals manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental well-being and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
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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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Opinion
04 May 2020
Security Think Tank: CISOs must adapt to fight Covid-19 burnout
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
By- Jason Yakencheck, Isaca
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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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News
01 May 2020
NCSC tackles unconscious bias in security terminology
The terms whitelisting and blacklisting are out at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre 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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Opinion
01 May 2020
Security Think Tank: How to manage security team well-being
Cyber criminals are enjoying a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, and security teams are working overtime as a result. How can security professionals manage their increased workload, safeguard their mental well-being and avoid burnout? Continue Reading
By- Chris Goslin, Daniel Edwards, Caroline von Koenig
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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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Blog Post
30 Apr 2020
Covid-19 is driving need for zero trust security
This is a guest post by Michael Warnock, Australian head of growth for SecureAuth Cyber attackers are turning their attention to identity, raising the security stakes for Australian companies ... Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
29 Apr 2020
IMDA to issue 5G spectrum to Singtel and StarHub-M1 venture
Singapore’s telco regulator will award 5G spectrum to major operators whose proposals have exceeded its requirements in some cases Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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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
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
Almost half of security pros being redeployed during pandemic
Close to half of cyber security professionals say they have been taken off some or all of their security duties to focus attention elsewhere during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic 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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Blog Post
27 Apr 2020
When IT met Covid: The World Changed
This the first plague where predictions of its likely local impact reached rulers/politicians/journalists before their subjects/voters/readers starting falling ill and/or dying in large numbers ... ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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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
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
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