Data breach incident management and recovery
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News
14 Jan 2025
Barings Law enleagues 15,000 claimants against Google and Microsoft
Barings Law has signed up 15,000 claimants in a data breach suit against Microsoft and Google. The firm says the tech giants use personal data without proper consent to train AI models Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
13 Jan 2025
UK government plans to extend ransomware payment ban
A ban on ransomware payments by UK government departments will be extended to cover organisations such as local councils, schools and the NHS should new government proposals move forward Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jan 2025
CNI operators should ask these 12 questions of their OT suppliers
The NCSC, CISA and others have set out 12 cyber security considerations CNI organisations and other users of operational technology should incorporate into their buying processes to force their suppliers to do better Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jan 2025
Mandiant: Latest Ivanti vulns exploited by Chinese cyber spooks
Threat actors are once again lining up to exploit vulnerabilities in the widely used Ivanti product suite, with an apparent link to Chinese espionage activity Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jan 2025
Regional skills plan to boost UK cyber defences
Over 30 projects in England and Northern Ireland will receive a share of a £1.9m fund designed to enhance cyber security skills and protect small businesses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jan 2025
Government develops quantum tech for military
A high-tech atomic clock has been developed by a ‘secret lab’ and aims to decrease the reliance on GPS technology Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2025
US Treasury incident a clear warning on supply chain security in 2025
A cyber incident at the US Department of the Treasury – blamed on a Chinese state actor – raises fresh warnings about supply chain risk after it was found to have originated via vulnerabilities in a remote tech support product Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Dec 2024
Top 10 ANZ stories of 2024
The 2024 tech landscape in Australia and New Zealand was dotted with developments spanning cloud migrations and AI adoption to heightened data security and real-time data streaming Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 Dec 2024
LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return
An individual associated with the LockBit ransomware gang has broken cover to tease details of a new phase of the cyber criminal operation's activity, which they claim is set to begin in February 2025 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
19 Dec 2024
Innovation, insight and influence: the CISO playbook for 2025 and beyond
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Mandy Andress, Elastic
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News
19 Dec 2024
French court refuses to expedite trial of Sky ECC cryptophone distributor Thomas Herdman
Canadian businessman Thomas Herdman, who was arrested by French police despite agreeing a deal to cooperate with US investigators, has been denied bail after 42 months in pre-trial detention Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Dec 2024
The Security Interviews: Martin Lee, Cisco Talos
Threat intel expert and author Martin Lee, EMEA technical lead for security research at Cisco Talos, joins Computer Weekly to mark the 35th anniversary of the first ever ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Dec 2024
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2024
Data breaches, data privacy and protection, and the thorny issue of open source security were all hot topics this year. Meanwhile, security companies frequently found themselves hitting the headlines, and not always for good reasons. Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 cyber security stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
18 Dec 2024
Look to the future: How the threat landscape may evolve next
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Elliott Wilkes, ACDS
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News
18 Dec 2024
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2024
From ransomware targeting the NHS to nation-state-backed intrusions, 2024 was another big year for cyber criminals and cyber spooks alike, but they didn't have it all their own way as the good guys fought back Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
17 Dec 2024
2025-30: Geopolitical influence on cyber and the convergence of threat
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Rob Dartnall, SecAlliance
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News
16 Dec 2024
The Security Interviews: Stephen McDermid, Okta
Okta regional chief security officer for EMEA sits down with Dan Raywood to talk about how Okta is pivoting to a secure-by-design champion Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Dec 2024
Decoding the end of the decade: What CISOs should watch out for
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Paul Lewis, Nominet
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Opinion
12 Dec 2024
CISOs: Don’t rely solely on technical defences in 2025
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Deepti Gopal, Gartner
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News
12 Dec 2024
Emerging Ymir ransomware heralds more coordinated threats in 2025
A newly observed ransomware strain has the community talking about more collaboration, and blurred lines, between threat groups next year, according to NCC’s monthly cyber barometer Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
09 Dec 2024
In 2025: Identities conquer, and hopefully unite
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Stephen McDermid, Okta
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News
09 Dec 2024
Bahrain faces legal action after planting Pegasus spyware on UK blogger
A court has given the go-ahead to UK-based blogger Yusuf Al-Jamri to seek damages from the Kingdom of Bahrain after it deployed spyware from Israel’s NSO Group to hack his phone Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
06 Dec 2024
Six trends that will define cyber through to 2030
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Pierre-Martin Tardif, ISACA
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News
06 Dec 2024
TfL cyber attack cost over £30m to date
TfL provides more detail on the financial impact of the September 2024 cyber attack that crippled several of its online systems Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Dec 2024
Government agencies urged to use encrypted messaging after Chinese Salt Typhoon hack
Chinese hacking of US telecom networks raises questions about the exploitation by hostile hacking groups of government backdoors to provide lawful access to telecoms services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Dec 2024
Shared digital gateway was source of three NHS ransomware attacks
Alder Hey children’s hospital confirms ransomware operators accessed its systems through a shared digital gateway, but is standing firm in the face of the gang’s demands Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Dec 2024
Nordics move to deepen cyber security cooperation
Nordic countries are increasing collaboration on cyber security amid more sophisticated and aggressive attacks Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
03 Dec 2024
US updates telco security guidance after mass Chinese hack
Following the widespread Salt Typhoon hacks of US telecoms operators including AT&T and Verizon, CISA and partner agencies have launched refreshed security guidance for network engineers and defenders alike Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Dec 2024
APAC businesses face cyber onslaught
The Asia-Pacific region is a cyber security hotspot, enduring significantly more cyber attacks than the global average, with AI-powered threats and skills shortages exacerbating the problem Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2024
NCSC boss calls for ‘sustained vigilance’ in an aggressive world
NCSC CEO Richard Horne is to echo wider warnings about the growing number and severity of cyber threats facing the UK as he launches the security body’s eighth annual report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
02 Dec 2024
CISOs will face growing challenges in 2025 and beyond
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Mike Gillespie and Ellie Hurst, Advent IM
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News
29 Nov 2024
Second Merseyside hospital hit by cyber attack
Hot on the heels of a major cyber attack at a nearby NHS trust, one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals is reportedly scrambling to deal with ransomware gang Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2024
Energy sector’s digital shift opens door to cyber threats
The transition to renewable energy and the increasing integration of IT and OT systems in the energy sector are creating new cyber security challenges Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2024
Further disruption expected after latest NHS cyber attack
IT and security teams at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust continue to work around the clock following a major cyber incident, with services disrupted and no timeline for resolution Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Nov 2024
Sellafield operator opens dedicated cyber centre
The UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has opened a cyber security centre spanning its activities across the nuclear sector Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Nov 2024
Blue Yonder ransomware attack breaks systems at UK retailers
UK supermarkets continue to deal with the impact of a ransomware attack on the systems of supply chain software supplier Blue Yonder, which is disrupting multiple aspects of their businesses including deliveries and staff management Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Nov 2024
Russian threat actors poised to cripple power grid, UK warns
UK government escalates cyber rhetoric in a speech at a Nato event, saying Russian advanced persistent threats stand ready to conduct cyber attacks that could ‘turn off the lights for millions’ Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Nov 2024
Metropolitan Police officer dismissed for unlawfully accessing Sarah Everard files
Over 100 Met Police officers and staff have been investigated for accessing sensitive data related to the Sarah Everard case, leading to the dismissal of a Roads and Transport officer who accessed the information while off-duty Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Nov 2024
Microsoft calls on Trump to ‘push harder’ on cyber threats
Microsoft’s Brad Smith urges president-elect Donald Trump to keep the faith when it comes to fighting back against hostile cyber actors from China, Iran and Russia Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Nov 2024
Geopolitical strife drives increased ransomware activity
The lines between financially motivated cyber criminals and nation state APTs are rapidly blurring, as geopolitical influences weigh heavily on the threat landscape, according to data from NCC Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Nov 2024
BianLian cyber gang drops encryption-based ransomware
The Australian and American cyber authorities have published updated intelligence on the BianLian ransomware gang, which has undergone a rapid evolution in tactics Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Nov 2024
Brit charged in US over Scattered Spider cyber attacks
A UK national named as Tyler Robert Buchanan has been charged in the US over his alleged involvement in cyber attacks perpetrated by the Scattered Spider gang Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Nov 2024
Apple addresses two iPhone, Mac zero-days
Two zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple’s operating systems could have allowed for arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
19 Nov 2024
Storage technology explained: Ransomware and storage and backup
We look at ransomware attacks, and the importance of good backup practice as well as immutable snapshots, air-gapping, network segmentation, AI anomaly detection and supplier warranties Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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E-Zine
14 Nov 2024
CW APAC – Trend Watch: Modernising security operations
Organisations everywhere know the risks of cyber security complacency. In this handbook, focused on modernising security operations in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how Australia is bolstering its defences, Splunk and Cisco’s integration, and Palo Alto Networks’ ‘precision AI’. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2024
China’s Volt Typhoon rebuilds botnet in wake of takedown
Nine months after its malicious botnet comprising legacy routers was disrupted by the Americans, Chinese APT Volt Typhoon is rebuilding and presents as persistent a threat as ever Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
Zero-day exploits increasingly sought out by attackers
Threat actors increasingly favour zero-day exploits to attack their victims before patches become available, according to the NCSC and CISA, which have just published a list of the most widely used vulnerabilities of 2023 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
More data stolen in 2023 MOVEit attacks comes to light
Over a year since the infamous MOVEit Transfer cyber attacks affected thousands of organisations, more new victims have come to light after an anonymous threat actor leaked their data on the dark web Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Nov 2024
ESET shines light on cyber criminal RedLine empire
ESET publishes fresh data on the inner workings of the RedLine Stealer malware empire, which was taken down at the end of October Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Nov 2024
AI a force multiplier for the bad guys, say cyber pros
CIISec’s annual report on the security profession finds evidence of growing concern that artificial intelligence will ultimately prove more useful to threat actors than defenders Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Nov 2024
Post Office data breach caused by botched website upgrade
Data breach exposed personal details of the hundreds of former subpostmasters who had defeated the Post Office in the High Court Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Nov 2024
CISA looks to global collaboration as fraught US election begins
The US' CISA cyber agency has unveiled a two-year International Strategic Plan to advance collaboration and improve resilience against shared risks and threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Oct 2024
UK launches cyber guidance package for tech startups
The NCSC and NPSA, alongside agencies from the Five Eyes alliance, have issued guidance for startups on how to secure themselves against common cyber threats and targeted industrial espionage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Oct 2024
Dutch critical infrastructure at risk despite high leadership confidence
Stark paradox in Dutch cyber security landscape has business leaders expressing high confidence in their IT infrastructure as cyber attacks rise Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Feature
23 Oct 2024
Detect ransomware in storage to act before it spreads
Anomaly detection and immutable copies can be frontline tools against ransomware – we look at the role storage can play against the latest techniques employed by ransomware gangs Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2024
Democracy campaigner to sue Saudi Arabia over Pegasus and QuaDream spyware in UK court
Pro-democracy campaigner Yahya Assiri given permission to file legal action in London court against Saudi Arabia over its use of Israeli spyware Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2024
Danish government reboots cyber security council amid AI expansion
Denmark’s government relaunches digital security initiative to protect business sectors and society at large Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
21 Oct 2024
Can AI be secure? Experts discuss emerging threats and AI safety
International cyber security experts call for global cooperation and proactive strategies to address the security challenges posed by artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Definition
17 Oct 2024
What is tailgating (piggybacking)?
Tailgating, sometimes referred to as piggybacking, is a type of physical security breach in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual to enter secured premises while avoiding detection by an electronic or human access control (or alarm) system. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2024
NCSC chief warns of gap in cyber threats and defence capabilities
The UK and its allies must take collective action to improve their cyber resilience and repel the increasing volume of severe cyber attacks, says NCSC chief Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
16 Oct 2024
How to build an incident response plan, with examples, template
With cyberthreats and security incidents growing by the day, every organization needs a solid incident response plan. Learn how to create one for your company. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2024
NCSC issues fresh alert over wave of Cozy Bear activity
The NCSC, FBI and NSA publish updated warning about Cozy Bear’s activities, highlighting a range of vulnerabilities the threat actor is using to set up its cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Oct 2024
Government launches cyber standard for local authorities
Local government bodies are being invited to take advantage of a new NCSC-derived Cyber Assessment Framework to help enhance their resilience and ward off cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Oct 2024
Internet Archive web historians target of hacktivist cyber attack
The Internet Archive nonprofit digital library and Wayback Machine operator has been attacked by pro-Palestinian hacktivists Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Oct 2024
How Recorded Future finds ransomware victims before they get hit
Threat intel specialists at Recorded Future have shared details of newly developed techniques they are using to disrupt Rhysida ransomware attacks before the gang even has a chance to execute them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Oct 2024
Australia bolsters cyber defences with security bill
Legislation tackles IoT security and establishes a Cyber Incident Review Board to bolster Australia’s cyber resilience Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2024
MoneyGram customer data breached in attack
MoneyGram confirms that customer data has been stolen in an incident that appears to have started with a social engineering attack on its IT helpdesk staff Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Oct 2024
Secureworks: Ransomware takedowns didn’t put off cyber criminals
The number of active cyber criminal ransomware gangs has surged by almost a third in the space of 12 months, according to the latest intelligence from Secureworks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Oct 2024
UK’s cyber incident reporting law to move forward in 2025
The UK government says that enforced cyber incident and ransomware reporting for critical sectors of the economy will help to build a better picture of the threat landscape and enable more proactive and preventative responses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Oct 2024
IBM: Data breach cost in ASEAN hits new high
The average cost of a data breach in ASEAN grew by 7% from last year, as organisations grapple with increasingly distributed IT environments and complex security systems Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Oct 2024
UK telcos including BT at risk from DrayTek router vulnerabilities
A series of vulnerabilities in DrayTek's Vigor router product lines affects multiple comms service providers in the UK, according to new analysis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Oct 2024
NCSC celebrates eight years as Horne blows in
Outgoing NCSC interim leader Felicity Oswald shares her thoughts on the body’s work over the past eight years as she hands over the reins to incoming CEO Richard Horne Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Oct 2024
Microsoft files lawsuit to seize domains used by Russian spooks
Microsoft has been given permission to seize multiple domains used by the Russian state threat actor Star Blizzard as part of a coordinated disruption effort undertaken ahead of the US elections Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Oct 2024
SOC teams falling out of love with threat detection tools
Security operations centre practitioners are fed up of being flooded with pointless alerts and many no longer have much confidence in their threat detection tools, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Oct 2024
UK and Singapore to collaborate on supporting ransomware victims
At the fourth Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit in the US, both the UK and Singapore have committed to working on new guidance designed to better support victims and undermine cyber criminal business models Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Oct 2024
Unmasked: The Evil Corp cyber gangster who worked for LockBit
The NCA has named and shamed a prominent member of the Evil Corp cyber crime collective who also worked as an affiliate of the LockBit ransomware gang as the UK unveils new sanctions against 16 Russian cyber criminals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Sep 2024
UK on high alert over Iranian spear phishing attacks, says NCSC
The NCSC and counterpart agencies in the US have issued a warning over enhanced Iranian spear phishing activity targeting politicians, journalists, activists and others with an interest in Middle Eastern affairs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
27 Sep 2024
Defaulting to open: Decoding the (very public) CrowdStrike event
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading
By- Elliott Wilkes, ACDS
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Opinion
27 Sep 2024
Cyber companies need a best practice approach to major incidents.
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading
By- Andy Bridden and Ashley Barker, PA Consulting
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Opinion
27 Sep 2024
Closing the curtain on cyber security theatre
Leaders must redefine expectations, rethink responsibility and eliminate unproductive practices to move towards real security, says Gartner vice-president analyst Richard Addiscott Continue Reading
By- Richard Addiscott
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News
26 Sep 2024
Racist Network Rail Wi-Fi hack was work of malicious insider
Police have revealed that this week’s racist cyber attack on public Wi-Fi networks at stations across the UK appears to have been the work of a malicious insider, after arresting an employee of one of the service providers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Sep 2024
Islamophobic cyber attack downs Wi-Fi at UK transport hubs
An apparent hacktivist attack disrupted public-facing Wi-Fi networks at UK rail stations to display Islamophobic content Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Sep 2024
CrowdStrike apologises to US government for global mega-outage
CrowdStrike executive Adam Meyers appears before a US government committee to explain the series of errors that led directly to one of the biggest IT outages in history Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Sep 2024
Money transfer firm MoneyGram rushes to contain cyber attack
Money transfer specialist MoneyGram services remain down several days after a network outage developed into a full-blown cyber security incident Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
24 Sep 2024
How to respond when your cyber company becomes the story
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading
By- Stephen McDermid
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News
23 Sep 2024
Microsoft shares progress on Secure Future Initiative
Microsoft has published a progress report on its Secure Future Initiative, launched last year in the wake of multiple security incidents, and made a series of commitments to improve its internal cyber culture Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
23 Sep 2024
Powering Britain’s economy – datacentres gain in status
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the UK government has finally classified datacentres as critical national infrastructure – we ask, what took it so long? We assess the impact of the EU’s new energy efficiency rules on datacentre operators. And we discuss the power of information and diversity with the chief data officer at Legal & General. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Sep 2024
Security Think Tank: Win back lost trust by working smarter
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading
By- Vladimir Jirasek, Foresight Cyber
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News
18 Sep 2024
NCSC exposes Chinese company running malicious Mirai botnet
The NCSC and its Five Eyes allies have published details of the activities of a China-based cyber security company that is operating a Mirai IoT botnet in the service of government-backed intrusions Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Sep 2024
First CyberBoost Catalyse startup cohort named
The first group of companies named to a cyber incubator programme run by Plexal and the National University of Singapore includes two growing UK businesses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2024
UN-backed cyber security report highlights global shortfalls in preparedness
In the three years since the UN-backed cyber security report was published, countries have been making a concerted effort to protect themselves from cyber threats, but there’s more to do Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
13 Sep 2024
Cyber workforce must almost double to meet global talent need
Research from ISC2 finds global cyber workforce needs additional 4.8 million people to fully secure businesses Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
11 Sep 2024
ICO and NCA sign MoU to provide joint support for cyber crime victims
UK data protection watchdog joins forces with law enforcement agency to provide more support for organisations that fall victim to cyber crime and ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
06 Sep 2024
Longstanding Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson to step down
Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson is to leave the AI cyber company she helped build with Mike Lynch after more than a decade, following its acquisition by a private equity firm Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2024
NCSC and allies call out Russia's Unit 29155 over cyber warfare
The NCSC and counterpart agencies from the US and other countries have exposed a long-running campaign of Russian cyber espionage and warfare conducted by GRU Unit 29155 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2024
Fog ransomware crew evolving into wide-ranging threat
The emergent Fog ransomware gang appears to be changing up its victimology in search of more cash-rich victims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2024
Ongoing TfL cyber attack takes out Dial-a-Ride service
The Dial-a-Ride assisted transit service for disabled people had to temporarily suspend part of its operations as Transport for London deals with an ongoing cyber attack, but the service has now been recovered Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
04 Sep 2024
Cyber firms need to centre their own resilience
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank panel considers incident response in the wake of the July CrowdStrike incident, sharing their views on what CrowdStrike got wrong, what it did right, and next steps Continue Reading
By- Niel Harper
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News
03 Sep 2024
Transport for London hit by cyber attack
London’s transport network provider TfL experiences cyber security incident, but reassures customers there is no impact on services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Aug 2024
Iranian APT caught acting as access broker for ransomware crews
Members of Iran-backed Pioneer Kitten APT appear to be trying to supplement their pay packets by helping Russian-speaking ransomware gangs to access their victims in exchange for a cut of the profits Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Aug 2024
Iranian APT Peach Sandstorm teases new Tickler malware
Peach Sandstorm, an Iranian state threat actor, has developed a dangerous new malware strain that forms a key element of a rapidly evolving attack sequence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Aug 2024
Global cyber spend to rise 15% in 2025, pushed along by AI
Security spending will increase at pace in 2025, with artificial intelligence, cloud and consultancy services all pushing outlay to new highs, according to Gartner Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor