IT security

Gov.uk Verify ID providers eye the prize of HMRC’s digital users – but what happens without them?

In all the recent talk about whether HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is truly committed to the Cabinet Office’s Gov.uk Verify service, there’s been less said about the commitment of the external ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Security Think Tank: Risk of DNS attacks goes beyond websites

What are the main security risks associated with DNS and how are these best mitigated? Continue Reading

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• Eleanor Upson

RSAC17: Geopolitical changes driving encryption usage, survey shows

More organisations are planning to deploy encryption in response to geopolitical changes, but confidence in organisations’ ability to secure and protect encryption is low, a survey shows Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Too many high-risk vulnerabilities leave CISOs scrabbling to patch

Too many critical flaws are given high priority, leading to a patch overload that CISOs cannot keep up with, according to F-Secure Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

HMRC ID vs Gov.uk Verify – what’s the difference, and why it matters

The long-term row between HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Government Digital Service (GDS) over online identity assurance broke into the open this week. HMRC published a blog post that ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

RSAC17: Infosec pros must help create business-driven security, says RSA CTO

The inability to draw connections between security details and business metrics is one of the biggest challenges facing most companies, according to RSA CTO Zulfikar Ramzan Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

AWS preps GDPR readiness by signing up to cloud Code of Conduct

AWS is now a member of the Association of Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe, which means EC2 and the like need to follow certain rules Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Major DDoS attacks see huge increase, says Akamai

Akamai’s State of the Internet/Security Report for the fourth quarter of 2016 finds that distributed denial of service attacks larger than 100Gbps are rapidly increasing as more IoT devices are compromised Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

GDS, HMRC and Verify: so much for cross-government digital collaboration

Less than a week after Cabinet Office minister Ben Gummer announced the new government transformation strategy, its central premise is already in question after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Under surveillance – what the Investigatory Powers Act means for business

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the UK government has passed the Investigatory Powers Act, labelled a “snoopers’ charter” that expands the scope of state surveillance – but what does it mean for businesses? We find out what digital transformation means in the fire and rescue service. And we examine the role of public cloud in supporting enterprise storage requirements. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

MobileIron: Corporate IT policy and mobile device security are mismatched

MobileIron report identifies a gap between security policy and the actual deployment of that policy on mobile devices Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Breaking the cyber kill chain

Traditional antivirus is no longer good enough for fileless malware attacks that don’t leave a trace Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

CW Benelux: Is there a Dutch digital delusion?

On government and business levels, the Netherlands aspires to be a digital leader in Europe, but it may be losing ground because of a lack of research and development investment. Also in this issue, IT decision makers based in the Benelux region are less confident than their European neighbours that IT budgets will increase in 2017, and Dutch bank ING, which used digital technology to reinvent itself after the financial crash, is about to reinvent itself again. Continue Reading

How a Dublin court case could derail EU-US data privacy agreements

The Irish Commercial Court will consider whether privacy protection offered by standard contractual clauses for data transfers to the US from Europe is legally valid Continue Reading

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• Kevin Cahill and Dai Davis

NHS websites defaced by Tunisian Islamist hacktivists

Another series of pro-Islamic State hacktivist attacks on NHS websites has underlined the need to harden websites and keep software up to date as attackers exploit a vulnerability in WordPress Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

APAC businesses turn to DevOps to improve app quality, security

Security validation and metrics are some of the key trends in DevOps this year, according to CA Technologies Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Google to appeal against order to hand over foreign emails

UK firms urged to consider the risks of non-UK cloud service providers and to encrypt data in the light of another US warrant to access emails held by a US cloud services firm on non-US servers Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

TalkTalk CEO Harding steps aside for public service role

TalkTalk CEO Dido Harding has stepped down, leaving the ISP in rude health Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Data breach costs exceed 20% of revenue

The cost of data breaches topped 20% of revenue in the past year as cyber attacks became more sophisticated and defenders struggled to keep pace, the latest Cisco security report shows Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Visionary technology transforming healthcare

In this week’s Computer Weekly, find out how a visionary approach to technology is transforming healthcare at London’s world-leading Moorfields Eye Hospital. The UK tech sector has set out its priorities for the forthcoming Brexit negotiations – we take a look at the key issues. And our new buyer’s guide examines the latest trends in datacentre management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Facebook ups security with Fido U2F two-factor authentication

Social media giant is enabling users to increase the security of their logins with Fido U2F USB security keys Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Security spending leaving data vulnerable, study finds

Cyber breaches are increasing despite increased security spending, a study shows, highlighting that security investment decisions are not aligned with actual cyber threats Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Microsoft’s cloud privacy battle may go to US Supreme Court

The US Department of Justice is considering going to the Supreme Court after an appeals court refused to revisit its July 2016 landmark ruling blocking government access to Microsoft servers in Ireland Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Challenges of complying with the Investigatory Powers Act

Despite opposition by civil liberties groups and technology companies, the UK government has passed the controversial Investigatory Powers Act, adding a host of security and contingency requirements that UK businesses need to consider Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

World leaders discuss risks of social unrest from advances in technology

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the fears raised at the World Economic Forum in Davos over the potential for social unrest as new technology such as AI transforms working practices and eliminates jobs. We hear from the CIO at the World Health Organization about how IT helped tackle the Ebola crisis. And we look at progress in companies adopting big data analytics. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Lloyds Bank hit by massive DDoS attack

It has emerged that UK banks have been targeted by a DDoS campaign that affected services intermittently only at the Lloyds Banking Group Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Lords ‘deeply concerned’ about Digital Economy Bill data-sharing clauses

Digital Economy Bill comes under fire again for its data-sharing principles, this time from the House of Lords Delegated Powers Committee Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

CW ANZ: The role of cognitive computing in data analytics

In this month’s CW ANZ, read why enterprises need to worry just as much – if not more – about the business implications, rather than the technical challenges, when implementing cognitive software. Read about the experiences of Dutch banking and financial services company Rabobank which has been using predictive analytics for years to predict which customers might default on their mortgage or abandon an account application midway through the process. We also take a look at why the future of Apple Pay Australia is still unresolved, how the Red Cross data breach has highlighted security shortcomings, and what Virgin Atlantic has gained from its use of Salesforce CRM software. Continue Reading

How information security professionals can help business understand cyber risk

Information security is continually moving up business and board agendas, but information security professionals find it challenging to help business leaders to understand fully the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

RAC digitises driver assistance

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to the RAC about its modernisation initiative, where it is using Microsoft Azure to digitise older cars and gather real-time data to alert members of faults before they result in roadside breakdowns. We also look at how a lack of diversity in organisations is costing the UK economy money, and how attacks against IoT devices are highlighting the vulnerabilities of specific devices but failing to provide a complete picture of the security challenges. Continue Reading

Davos: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society

Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by technology to jobs, political stability and cyber security at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

TechUK launches framework to build public trust in the IoT

Tech sector association techUK wants to help overcome public distrust in the internet of things Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Flawed GoDaddy security certificates show need for control

Vulnerabilities in digital security certificates highlight the need for organisations to be able to exercise more control over those certificates Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

CW Middle East: UAE takes lead in autonomous car trials

Self-driving cars are one of the most exciting developments in technology. Companies like Google and Tesla are pioneering the technology. But it might be countries in the Middle East, with the poorest road safety records in the world that could benefit most. Despite significant regional spending on safety campaigns, the UAE still clocks up 12.7 road deaths per 100,000 people, with 30.4 in Oman, 24.8 in Saudi Arabia, 16.5 in Kuwait, 14 in Egypt and 13.2 in Qatar. In September Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) trialled a public driverless vehicle in the city’s Downtown area, running along a 700-metre trial route. Continue Reading

Security Think Tank: Top three DNS-related security risks

What are the main security risks associated with the domain name system and how are these best mitigated? Continue Reading

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• Richard Hollis

IT Priorities 2017: focus on flexibility

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we survey CIOs to find out how they will be spending their 2017 budget. It is going to be a big year for cloud computing, but our research highlights the challenges IT decision makers face in balancing business pressures with the need to lower operating costs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Cyber security scare stories could sharpen focus at banks

There are continual cyber attacks on banks, and although most are repelled, there is significant room for improvement Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Secure IoT before it kills us

Experts say more must be done to mitigate the potentially catastrophic threats presented by connected devices Continue Reading

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• Jim Mortleman

UK youngsters unwittingly exposing private data

The UK children's commissioner has called for better support for child privacy after study shows most are unknowingly agreeing to share private data Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Flight booking systems easy to hack, researchers warn

Malicious actors could infiltrate systems to alter passenger information and even cancel bookings, Chaos Communications Congress told Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Three-quarters of enterprises collecting IoT data, says 451 Research

A study of IoT buying plans by analysts at 451 Research shows robust growth ahead during 2017 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Top 10 networking stories of 2016

A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read networking stories of 2016 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

European court delivers blow to Snoopers’ Charter

Parts of the controversial Investigatory Powers Act relating to the bulk collection of communications data have been ruled unlawful by the European Court of Justice Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Top 10 IT security stories of 2016

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 IT security stories of 2016: Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Data danger: Cyber threats lurk inside every company

In this week’s issue, we investigate the hidden threats lurking in every company and discuss what options CIOs and heads of security have to limit damage. We also look at how CIOs can fund digital initiatives when costs are under pressure, and how Boots has built an SAP centre of expertise to take back control of the strategic direction of its IT organisation from its previously outsourced structure. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2016

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2016: Continue Reading

Typo allowed Russian hackers to access US Democratic Party emails

Typographical mistake in an email warning of a phishing attack on the US Democrats led to thousands of private emails being accessed and published by Russian-backed hackers Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

European law enforcement seeking smart ways to fight cyber crime

Cyber criminals are always likely to be better resourced than law enforcement. Now, national and regional police forces in Europe are switching tactics to even the odds. Under-resourced law enforcement needs a smarter approach as cyber crime becomes increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, backed by the money and expertise of organised crime groups set up and run as well-resourced and efficient professional business organisations. Cyber crime operations typically have teams dedicated to looking at open source intelligence, targets’ physical environments, weaknesses in supply chains, and potential collaborators inside target organisations to enable sophisticated, blended attacks that involve a combination of actions against a range of vulnerabilities, making them difficult to detect and defend against. Continue Reading

PowerShell security threats greater than ever, researchers warn

Administrators should upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft PowerShell and enable extended logging and monitoring capabilities in the light of a surge in related security threats, warn researchers Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

More than 2,000 TalkTalk routers hijacked by Mirai botnet variant

Security researchers are urging ISPs to issue emergency patches for Marai botnet infections after 2,374 TalkTalk routers were linked in a regional botnet Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

UKtech50 interview: ARM Holdings CEO Simon Segars

The UKtech50 most influential person in UK IT 2016, ARM Holdings CEO Simon Segars, shares his thoughts on the consequences of Brexit, access to skills and the importance of security in a world full of connected devices Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Security Think Tank: Communication is key to cyber security in digital era

How can information security professionals help organisations to understand the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses? Continue Reading

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• Ramses Gallego

40 firms to trial IBM Watson cognitive computing for cyber security

Forty companies sign up to apply IBM’s Watson cognitive computing systems to cyber security, but threat intelligence experts caution against total reliance on such systems Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

UK falls below global cyber security confidence

Global confidence in ability to accurately assess cyber risk has fallen in the past year, but the UK has fallen below the global average Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016

Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Academics link payment card vulnerability to Tesco Bank cyber heist

UK academics uncover a vulnerability in online payment systems, which they say could have been used in the Tesco Bank cyber heist Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

US and UK government expand surveillance powers

The US has introduced wide new hacking powers for federal agents a day after the UK's Investigatory Powers Act firmed up bulk surveillance powers for intelligence and polices services Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Mozilla and Tor issue patches for Firefox flaw exposing Tor users

Users of Tor anonymous browsing urged to update to the latest versions of relevant software to block an exploit that collects IP and MAC addresses to identify users Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Mastercard uses artificial intelligence for transaction approval

Mastercard is using artificial intelligence to reduce the number of transactions that are wrongly declined, while maintaining security Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Disaster recovery testing: A vital part of the DR plan

Disaster recovery provision is worthless unless you test out your plans. In this two-part series, Computer Weekly looks at disaster recovery testing in virtualised datacentres Continue Reading

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• Chris Evans

IBM blamed for Australian census website crash

Computer giant reportedly pays $30m to Australian government as reports are released from two inquiries into DDoS attacks on census website Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

One in four Wi-Fi hotspots vulnerable to attack, study finds

At least one in four Wi-Fi hotspots are open to attack, a study by Kaspersky Lab reveals Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Consumer identity key to digital transformation

Customer identity and access management has benefits for consumers and service providers alike, but is key to digital transformation, says KuppingerCole Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Alleged hacker Lauri Love’s ‘life will be destroyed’ under Trump regime

Supporters fear for activist Lauri Love if his extradition to face hacking charges to the US goes ahead Continue Reading

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• Fiona O'Cleirigh and Bill Goodwin

Three breach highlights several security issues, says (ISC)2

Customer data breaches continue to demonstrate that companies are still not treating cyber risk like every other business risk, says Adrian Davis of (ISC)2 Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Hackers arrested in Three mobile upgrade scam

Three men arrested in connection with mobile handset upgrade fraud enabled by unauthorised access to customer data Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Digital transformation not a finite process, says Martin Kuppinger

Security, privacy and identity are key to digital transformation, which is an evolutionary process, according to Martin Kuppinger Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Government data security confusing, finds PAC

A Public Accounts Committee hearing shows the government’s data and cyber security landscape is chaotic and confusing Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Online identity needs to be fixed, says Microsoft’s Kim Cameron

Software giant’s identity architect calls on enterprises to professionalise the way they relate to customers to help replace online identity infrastructure that is not fit for purpose Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Counting the cost of financial cyber crime

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the cyber security of banks is under scrutiny after an attack on Tesco Bank leads to millions lost in fraudulent transactions. Our latest buyer’s guide, on server operating systems, looks at the new features in Windows Server 2016. And Coca-Cola explains how a move to the cloud is helping motivate staff. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Amber Rudd orders Lauri Love extradition to US to face hacking charges

Engineering student Lauri Love faces trials in three US states and a possible 99-year jail sentence for allegedly hacking into US government computer systems as part of a political protest, despite concerns over his health Continue Reading

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• Fiona O'Cleirigh

412 million user accounts exposed in FriendFinder Networks hack

Another huge data breach has exposed poor security of user details and continued poor user password practices Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

GDS aiming for 25 million users of Gov.uk Verify by 2020

Early draft of new GDS strategy reveals an ambitious target for its identity assurance service Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Russian banks hit by IoT-enabled DDoS attacks

DDoS attacks on Russian banks have been linked to IoT botnets, further confirming this worrying trend and highlighting the need for IoT suppliers to improve security capabilties Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

24 cyber criminals arrested in Europol operation

Romanian police arrest 24 members of a card skimming and cloning operation and identify 47 other suspects Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

The march of the robot workers

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how artificial intelligence is being used to automate existing jobs, including roles as varied as IT administrators and customer service agents. Capital One’s European CIO talks about how to create an agile business. And we offer tips on how to deal with an Oracle software audit. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

CW ASEAN: SMEs present security weakness

In this month's CW ASEAN, we look at how the cyber security defences at small and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Asia may have some vulnerabilities, resulting in cyber security attacks on the large corporations they work with. We also consider the need to educate users of smartphones and tablets across the region as card fraud rates rise, with high use of mobile devices considered a contributing factor. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

CW ANZ: Using gamification to build cyber security skills

In this month's CW ANZ, we look at how PwC is using an online game to give its customers first-hand experience of what it means to face a cyber attack. We also look at how identity is gaining greater prominence in the security debate in Australia as the DTO takes the wraps off plans for a national identity system. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Pure-play cyber security has real value, says incoming McAfee head

Intel Security has outlined its strategy to protect the new digital economy as it gears up for innovation as a new independent pure-play security firm under the McAfee banner Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

UK government re-announces £1.9bn cyber security spend

Five-year spending increase - announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond 12 months after George Osborne did so - will support new UK cyber security strategy Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The future of connected cars

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine how software is reshaping the car industry, with internet-connected cars presenting challenges and opportunities for the sector. IT suppliers are putting up prices in the UK as the value of the pound falls – we look at the implications. And Eurostar’s digital chief talks about overhauling IT to meet demanding passenger expectations. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

The cyber threats lurking within every company

Insider threats have been around for a long time, but it is only recently that people have begun to acknowledge the true danger they pose Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

Apple iCloud and Gmail hacker gets 18 months in jail

A US man is given a sentence of 18 months in jail for hacking into celebrity iCloud and Gmail accounts after investigators failed to find a link with the leak of celebrity nude photos online in 2014 Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Information security set for steep trajectory, says (ISC)2

By helping to create a thriving, diverse and open information security community, (ISC)2 hopes to ensure a steep rise for the profession Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Schneider Electric praised for positive response to ICS security flaw

Schneider Electric has patched a security flaw that highlights the vulnerability of industrial control systems to cyber attack Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

25 years of Linux

In this week’s Computer Weekly, 25 years after Linus Torvalds released the Linux kernel, we look at how the open-source operating system has influenced modern-day IT. Our new buyer’s guide covers the fast growing technology of object storage. And we examine the rise of corporate wireless networking. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Dyn DDoS attack highlights vulnerability of global internet infrastructure

Last week’s DDoS attack on DNS firm Dyn has highlighted both the vulnerability of the world’s internet infrastructure, and the dangers of leaving internet of things devices unsecured Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Lessons to be learned from attempted $1bn bank heist

Analysis of an attack aimed at stealing $1bn reveals important lessons for cyber defenders, says BAE Systems head of threat intelligence Adrian Nish Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Reinventing Bahrain’s Kanoo Group through digital technology

In this quarter’s CW Middle East ezine, we feature the IT journeys of three companies in the region with detailed analysis of recent IT projects that were designed to support business transformation in a changing world. We hear how Bahrain-based conglomerate Kanoo Group is dealing with a company-wide digital transformation, Zahid Group’s biggest-ever IT investment, and how Rotana Hotels is centralising security. Continue Reading

Armed forces minister wants military recruiters to "think different" to attract cyber security pros

Armed Forces minister Mike Penning says military must rethink how it recruits trainees to attract people with the cyber security skills the country needs to protect itself Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Snowden: the IT analyst turned whistleblower who exposed mass surveillance

Oliver Stone's biopic on Edward Snowden reaches the heart of the ethical crisis posed by mass surveillance for the state and ordinary citizens Continue Reading

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• Fiona O'Cleirigh

Information security needs to cast recruitment net wider, says panel

Companies struggling to fill info sec roles should focus on finding people who can do what they need, not on qualifications, according to a security industry panel Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Saving Lauri Love: activists plan their next move

An eclectic bunch of activists, charity workers and reformed hackers spent a rainy Sunday afternoon plotting their next move in a campaign to save Lauri Love from extradition to the US on hacking charges Continue Reading

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• Julia Gregory

DCMS appoints director general for digital and media

Matthew Gould is taking on the role as director general for digital and media to help build “digital ecosystems” and promote innovation Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Most businesses vulnerable to cyber attacks through firmware, study shows

Company culture and overall attitude to security is a major contribution to vulnerability to cyber attack through firmware, a study by Isaca has revealed Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Digital Economy Bill lacks clarity on data sharing, experts say

The Digital Economy Bill needs to firm up its definitions on data sharing and improve transparency to avoid losing public trust, according to experts Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Retail websites riddled with security holes, researchers warn

Retailers urged to improve the security of their online stores amid a series of discoveries of cyber criminal campaigns to exploit vulnerabilities in retail websites Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Almost two-thirds of US office workers unaware of ransomware threat

Nearly half of ransomware attacks are aimed at office workers, but almost two-thirds of those polled in the US are unaware of the threat Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Gary McKinnon: Why Lauri Love should be spared the nightmare of extradition

Computer activist Lauri Love should be spared a life sentence in a US jail, says former hacker Gary McKinnon Continue Reading

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• Gary McKinnon

Smartwatches banned from UK Cabinet as EC plans IoT security standards

The EC is planning a security certification scheme for internet of things devices as the UK Cabinet bans smartwatches amid heightened fears of cyber espionage Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst