IT for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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16 Jul 2024
Incubator Plexal heads to Singapore for CyberBoost
Cyber startup hub Plexal expands its presence to Singapore through a new initiative, and sets its sights on helping new UK businesses break into the booming Asia-Pacific market Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2020
How Malaysia’s Gain Secure stood tall amid Covid-19
Walter Wong, executive director of Gain Secure and former Microsoft employee, talks up how his business is coping during Malaysia’s lockdown Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2017
Only a quarter of UK law firms are ready for GDPR, study shows
Just 25% of UK law firms are ready for the General Data Protection Regulation and one in five have experienced an attempted cyber attack in the past month Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Nov 2017
Why UK police are learning cyber forensics
The need for the UK police force to conduct forensic investigations on computers is nothing new, but a rapid escalation of cyber crime has demanded a different approach Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2017
ISPs agree to Ofcom broadband compensation proposals
BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin Media and Zen Internet have agreed to introduce automatic compensation for consumers when their broadband service goes down Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2017
WikiLeaks publishes code and analysis of CIA hacking tool
Security experts are questioning the wisdom of WikiLeaks releasing more source code for US intelligence agency hacking tools Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2017
Bangalore offers the best ecosystem for digital transformation, says Economist report
Bangalore ranked as the number one location for businesses looking to access the right ecosystem to support digital transformation Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2017
GDPR fines may affect almost 80% of US firms, poll shows
Most US companies risk fines for non-compliance with new European data protection laws that apply to all organisations processing any personal data of EU citizens Continue Reading
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03 Nov 2017
Go beyond GDPR for a competitive edge
By exceeding the bare minimum requirements set by privacy regulations, businesses can win customers by offering greater assurances, says a business adviser Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2017
Businesses unprepared for cyber attacks, warn cyber professionals
Businesses are nowhere near prepared enough for a cyber attack, according to a poll of information and security professionals Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2017
Cyber security professionals urged to embrace AI and automation
IBM security intelligence head says professionals should embrace artificial intelligence and automation to ensure they do not become obsolete Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2017
IOActive warns of security flaws in maritime communication system
Researcher discovers critical security flaws in an Inmarsat maritime communication system, highlighting the cyber risks facing the shipping industry Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Oct 2017
A history of hacking and hackers
A security professional’s view on criminal hacking has shifted away from the traditional stereotype of the hacker, towards a much more diverse cross-section of wider society Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2017
Bad Rabbit malware raises fears of third global ransomware attack
A ransomware attack that has commonalities with WannaCry NotPeya is reportedly hitting organisations in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Bulgaria and Germany Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2017
IT security hindering productivity and innovation, survey shows
IT security is hindering productivity and innovation across enterprises, research has revealed Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2017
Infoblox partners with McAfee to combine web and DNS security
Infoblox is to collaborate with McAfee to combine web and DNS security to deliver unified protection Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2017
McAfee forges ahead with analytics, deep learning and AI
McAfee is forging ahead with its innovation efforts in advanced analytics, deep learning and artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2017
Focus needs to shift to breach impact, says McAfee researcher
Breach investigations commonly focus on the attackers and their motives, but a security researcher believes there needs to be more emphasis on business impact Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2017
Cloud service spending almost matches traditional IT outsourcing
Traditional outsourcing spending has plummeted in the latest three-month period, but spending on cloud-based IT services is going some way to filling the void Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2017
RSA’s Middle East cyber security conference gains its own identity
RSA Abu Dhabi conference focuses on region’s cyber security needs as digital technology deployments expand Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2017
Pizza Hut data breach shows need for board control
The poor handling of the data breach by fast food chain Pizza Hut shows that company boards need to take control, a London-based law firm advises Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2017
SMEs more vulnerable than ever to cyber attacks, survey shows
The biggest cyber threat to UK and US small businesses is employees’ weak passwords, as the frequency, intensity and cost of cyber attacks continue to rise, a study has revealed Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2017
Dutch government agreement increasingly focuses on IT security
The coalition government in the Netherlands has agreed its plan for the next four years, with IT security prominent Continue Reading
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10 Oct 2017
Global cyber security collaboration initiative launched in Krakow
Cyber security ecosystems around the world have launched an initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between regional ecosystems Continue Reading
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10 Oct 2017
Some IT contractors earning more than £700 a day
Research shows 40% of contractors reach the average annual IT salary within three months Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2017
Yahoo breach affected 3 billion accounts
Yahoo’s personal data breach affected three billion user accounts, the company’s new owners have revealed Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2017
Cyber security industry key to solving skills gap
In the face of a growing shortage of cyber security skills around the world, the security industry itself needs to do more to attract people Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2017
CIOs moving to revenue-generating roles
Gartner survey shows changing role for CIOs to cover revenue generation and deriving value from data, and spending less time on traditional IT delivery Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2017
Where the device hits the network – a mobile device management update
As business becomes increasingly mobile, we look at the latest trends in mobile device management to give businesses the edge Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2017
WannaCry an example of pseudo-ransomware, says McAfee
The global WannaCry and NotPetya attacks were both examples of pseudo-ransomware, according to McAfee researchers Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2017
Global hacker botnet tops 6 million hijacked devices
A year after the first Mirai botnet attacks, the global botnet has grown, with many countries and cities unwittingly hosting large number of bot-infected devices Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2017
Amazon launches Middle East region
Amazon opens its latest delivery hub in Bahrain to serve customers in the Middle East Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2017
NotPetya attack cost up to £15m, says UK ad agency WPP
Advertising giant was one of many companies hit in June 2017 by malware distributed through Ukrainian accounting software Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2017
Malware hidden in CCleaner targeted tech firms
Major tech firms were targeted by malware hidden in Avast’s Piriform CCleaner software, researchers have found, leading to speculation that it may have been state-sponsored espionage attack Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2017
Most UK councils hit by cyber attacks
A study has revealed that most UK local authorities have suffered cyber attacks in the past year, showing local government is a key target for cyber criminals and that legacy software is a top security concern Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2017
Cyber crime a significant risk to individuals and organisations
Cyber crime is still a significant risk to individuals and organisations, a report claims, with the top threats including business email compromise, ransomware, and banking and mobile malware Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2017
Blockchain tests delivering results and IBM seen as leader
Businesses that have invested in trials of blockchain technology will repeat their investments Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2017
Openreach and rivals want collaborative approach to broadband
The government’s ambitions for FTTP broadband roll-out can only be met through collaboration, and an urgent shake-up of Ofcom regulatory policy is needed to reflect this, say Openreach and CityFibre Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2017
European Union states question copyright law proposal
European states are questioning legality of a new copyright law proposed by the EU Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2017
People with non-IT backgrounds could help fill cyber security skills gap
Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2017
Gigaclear extends narrow trenching FTTP broadband dig
Fibre broadband provider Gigaclear is extending its BDUK dig in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2017
Women still under-represented in Nordic IT despite region’s efforts
Although countries in the Nordic region are often hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights, there is still gender inequality in the IT sector. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2017
Government launches FTTP pilot for businesses, schools and hospitals
The government has released £10m to six FTTP trial projects around the UK, testing ultrafast broadband technology in businesses, schools and hospitals Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2017
Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana to offer integration
Amazon and Microsoft’s voice assistants will be able to integrate with each other to provide users with the best features from both Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2017
Researcher finds over 711 million compromised email accounts
A security researcher has discovered a spambot using more than 711 million compromised email accounts to spread data-stealing malware Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2017
Security professionals name top causes of breaches
Security professionals have named the top reasons for successful cyber attacks, which are affecting more than half of organisations Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2017
UK business welcomes government post-Brexit data sharing plan
Business has welcomed government proposals for data protection to enable unhindered data sharing with the EU after Brexit Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2017
UAE telco Du pushes SaaS adoption in Middle East
The Middle East looks set to see strong growth in software as a service and IT departments need to take a different approach Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2017
Industrial robots a security risk, warns IOActive
Some of the most popular industrial and domestic robot brands have various vulnerabilities that could by exploited by cyber attackers, a research paper warns Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2017
Blockchain skills in high demand and jobs being swept up quickly
Job vacancies for people with blockchain skills are being filled in just seven days, on average, once they are advertised online Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2017
NotPetya highlights cyber risk in shipping industry
Malware attack has shown that the shipping industry is vulnerable to cyber attacks, with Danish shipping giant Maersk reporting potential cost of up to $300m Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2017
School leavers urged to look at cyber security apprenticeships
Cyber security apprenticeships are a good alternative to ‘clearing’ and debts, according to security certification body, Crest Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2017
World's largest’ data center planned in Norway
Norway will soon have the biggest datacenter in the world which will harness the countries rich natural resources Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2017
Developers lack skills needed for secure DevOps, survey shows
The growing demand for developers with security skills is outpacing supply, but a survey reveals that a lack of formal security education and training by employers is contributing to the growing skills gap Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2017
Leaked SMB exploits make malware powerful, warns Cylance
Four key exploits at the heart of hacking tools leaked by the Shadow Brokers have given malware authors a lot of power, say security researchers Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2017
Malicious email spikes in Q2, reports Proofpoint
Malicious email campaigns saw a spike in volume and increased variety in the second quarter of 2017, a cyber security report reveals Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2017
Russian cyber espionage group targeting hotel Wi-Fi
A Russian cyber espionage group is targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks to carry out malware infections and potentially steal credentials, researchers warn Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2017
New TalkTalk fine takes total for poor data protection to £500,000
Information Commissioner’s Office fines TalkTalk for putting up to 21,000 customers’ details at risk of exposure prior to September 2014 Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2017
Over 40% of IT professionals want another general election this year
A large proportion of IT workers in the UK want another general election this year in the hope it will stave off a hard brexit Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2017
Nordic countries top digital nations ranking, but risk stalling
Nordic countries are leaders when it comes to digitisation – but they must continue to innovate to retain their position Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2017
Cyber criminals make it difficult to follow the money
Following the money is a classic technique used by law enforcement to link criminals to crimes by tracing associated financial exchanges, but that may not be easy in the case of the WannaCry attacks Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2017
Ransom DDoS attacks on the rise
The use of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks to extort money from organisations is on the rise, warns security firm Kaspersky Lab Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2017
OVH opens first UK datacentre in south London
French cloud provider OVH has opened the doors on its first datacentre in the UK, slightly later than planned Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2017
CIA hacking tools for Mac OS and Linux exposed by WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks has exposed hacking tools targeting the Mac and Linux operating systems in the latest of its series of leaks allegedly from the US Central Intelligence Agency Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2017
Adobe to kill off Flash Player by end of 2020
Adobe has announced it is to stop updating and distributing Flash Player in just over three years’ time Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2017
Scottish community broadband network gets funding to expand
The Locheilnet community wireless broadband scheme has been awarded funding to upgrade its core infrastructure and target new customers Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2017
Retail data breaches still high as GDPR deadline looms
As the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline approaches, retail data breaches remain unacceptably high, a data threat report reveals Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2017
Newcastle council data leak shows need for security automation
Leak of child adoption information by Newcastle City Council resulted from accidental email attachment by employee Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2017
IBM claims breakthrough in mainframe encryption
IBM says its new mainframe ushers in a new era of data protection in response to a call to action from chief information security officers and security experts worldwide Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2017
Defence minister opens £3m cyber security centre in Gloucester
UK minister for defence procurement has opened Lockheed Martin’s job-creating cyber security centre aimed at boosting UK cyber defence capability and skills Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2017
NHS urged to spend extra cyber defence funds wisely
The NHS has been urged to invest wisely in cyber defences after the government announced plans to increase data security funding by millions of pounds in response to the Caldicott review Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2017
Encryption keys too predictable, warn security researchers
Encryption keys are not as random as most people think, which means encrypting data is often not as secure as it could be, according to security researchers Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2017
Verizon denies data loss but admits potentially huge breach
Verizon has responded to reports of millions of customer records being exposed to the internet by saying no data was accessed by malicious third parties, but the incident raises thorny issues Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2017
Why immutable buckets are a worthy risk management tool
Immutable buckets offer businesses benefits in terms of data compliance, backup, archiving and security Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Jun 2017
Security Think Tank: Focus on high risk by automating low-risk patching
How should organisations address the need to keep software up to date with security patches without it costing too much or being too labour intensive? Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2017
Key lessons from ‘Petya’ ransomware attack
While the cyber security community is still working to understand the latest ransomware attack that has reportedly hit 60 countries, there are key lessons to be learned Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Jun 2017
Security Think Tank: Patching is vital and essentially a risk management exercise
How should organisations address the need to keep software up to date with security patches without it costing too much or being too labour intensive? Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2017
Palo Alto Networks confident of taking security into SaaS era
Security platforms could make it easier to take products to market and improve firms’ security posture by making innovative products easier to consume, but the biggest winners could be the platform providers Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2017
Microsoft admits Windows 10 disables third-party security software
Microsoft has admitted Windows 10 disables some third-party security software, but claims this is purely because of compatibility issues Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2017
The human apprentices behind robotic automation
IT apprentices are helping large businesses transform their back-office processes through software robots Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2017
Web hosting firm agrees to pay $1m ransomware demand
South Korean hosting firm Nayana agrees to pay more than $1m to restore data that was encrypted by a ransomware attack on its Linux servers on 10 June 2017 Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2017
10 ways to prevent breaches and minimise impact
Attackers are continually adapting to security technologies to fly under the radar, but taking action in 10 key areas can reduce the risk of breaches and minimise their impact, according to a resilience expert Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2017
Finnish mobile operators opt-out from free EU roaming
Finnish mobile operators have been exempted from new European Union data roaming rules for now Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2017
PaloAlto Networks partners with US Girl Scouts on security skills
Palo Alto Networks is partnering with the Girl Scouts of the USA to develop cyber security badges to foster knowledge of the topic and support interest in the profession Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2017
Palo Alto Networks set to drive new era in security innovation
Palo Alto Networks announces a cloud-based application framework the company claims will enable its security platform to disrupt and change the security industry completely within a decade Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2017
Infosec17: Society needs to address encryption dilemma
There needs to be a discussion about how to balance the interests of privacy, security and the tech industry, says Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame inductee Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2017
Smart farming, IoT only way to feed growing population, says Beecham report
A report from IoT sector analyst Beecham says the agricultural industry will need to embrace smart farming methodologies to support the growing human population Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2017
Malaysia’s Cyberjaya to get smart city boost
Tipped as Malaysia's Silicon Valley, the Cyberjaya township will pilot a slew of smart city projects, including e-payments and mobile bus ticketing Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2017
Mainframe blindspots expose companies to insider threats
More than three-quarters of CIOs say their mainframe is more secure than other systems, but most admit they are still exposed to insider threats Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2017
UK firms stockpiling bitcoins for ransomware attacks
Large UK firms are prepared to pay out more than £136,000 on average to cyber criminals who launch ransomware attacks, a survey has revealed Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2017
Europe faces shortage of 350,000 cyber security professionals by 2022
European companies are expected to go on the world’s biggest cyber security hiring spree in the next 12 months, driving demand for cyber talent that will far outstrip supply, a report has revealed Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2017
GDPR about change management, says startup DPO
There are threats and risks associated with the GDPR, but one data protection officer believes organisations should focus on the business opportunities instead Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2017
Enterprises struggle with emergency patching
Companies are struggling to maintain emergency patch cycles, despite the fact that enterprise reliance on legacy systems often means emergency patches are an everyday fact of life, a survey shows Continue Reading
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31 May 2017
WannaCry shows validity of risk-based security, says RSA head
WannaCry and other recent cyber attacks underline the importance of adopting a risk-based approach to security, says RSA president Continue Reading
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31 May 2017
Shadow Brokers prepares zero-day subscription service
Businesses may face an onslaught of zero-day attacks soon as the group that leaked the NSA exploits used in the WannaCry ransomware attacks prepares to release more stolen code Continue Reading
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26 May 2017
EternalRocks author throws in the towel after media attention
Security researcher who discovered worm that could have bigger impact than WannaCry says the author seems to have given up Continue Reading
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25 May 2017
Finding customer data is big hurdle to meeting GDPR right to erasure
Global organisations do not know where customer data is stored and use unreliable data removal methods to erase content, a study shows Continue Reading
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24 May 2017
SAP aligns with Saudi Arabia’s IT transformation agenda
Global software giant SAP sees an opportunity for its wide portfolio in Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern country transforms Continue Reading
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23 May 2017
EternalRocks worm combines seven leaked NSA attack tools
Hard on the heels of the WannaCry ransomware attacks, a researcher has found a worm that combines four NSA exploits and associated attack tools, including EternalBlue used by WannaCry Continue Reading
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22 May 2017
Windows 7 accounts for most WannaCry infections
Statistics show that computers running Windows 7 accounted for the biggest proportion of machines infected with the WannaCry ransomware, while NHS suppliers are blamed for hampering patching by NHS trusts Continue Reading
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19 May 2017
Command and control communications key to detecting threats
Malware command and control (C&C) communications are key to detecting advanced threats, according to a security researcher Continue Reading
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18 May 2017
Strong cyber security posture reduces impact of breaches
There is a direct correlation between data breaches and falls in stock prices, but the impact is lighter on companies with good cyber security, a study has revealed Continue Reading