Managing IT and business issues
IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
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News
20 Dec 2024
Interview: How Green Cargo’s IT switched tracks to logistics success
Green Cargo CIO Ingo Paas took a few turns to establish his company as a composable enterprise able to flex and react quickly Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2024
A job seeker’s guide to using AI and what it means for employers
AI tools can give you an edge in finding the right job if you use them in the right way. In this short guide we explain what AI means for both job hunters and recruiters and how best to take advantage of the latest technology. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Jun 2022
Security Think Tank: Best practices for boosting supply chain security
In a highly connected world, managing the supply chain landscape requires an adaptation of the ‘traditional’ approach to managing cyber risk Continue Reading
By- Carl Nightingale
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News
16 Jun 2022
Interpol arrests thousands in global cyber fraud crackdown
A two-month operation saw law enforcement agencies in 76 countries crack down on organised cyber fraud Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2022
$2k to access your organisation on the dark web
Dark web brokers will sell access to company networks and systems for an average of $2,000 to $4,000 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2022
Patch Tuesday dogged by concerns over Microsoft vulnerability response
The last Patch Tuesday in its current form is overshadowed by persistent concerns about how Microsoft deals with vulnerability disclosure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2022
UK tech job opportunities at 10-year high
Rapid adoption of digital technology, along with the sector’s growing success, has driven tech hiring to heights not seen since the London Olympics Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2022
Public sector bodies accused of freezing out SME IT consultancies over IR35 compliance fears
After details emerged about the multimillion-pound tax bills and penalties some public sector organisations have incurred due to IR35 compliance failings, it is claimed some government departments are cutting their SME consultancy partners loose Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Datacentre Editor
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Opinion
15 Jun 2022
Security Think Tank: Basic steps to secure your supply chain
When it comes to supply chain security, there are some core things you should be doing – but remember, the devil is in the detail Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2022
CIO interview: Morten Holm Christiansen, Haldor Topsoe
There’s no point digitising if there is no benefit to the customer, says the Danish chemicals giant’s head of IT Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Jun 2022
MS Azure Synapse vulnerability fixed after six-month slog
Microsoft patched a critical Azure Synapse vulnerability twice, but each time the researcher who discovered it was able to bypass it with ease, leading to a lengthy saga Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Jun 2022
Spanish bank and Microsoft create innovation lab
CaixaBank and Microsoft partner in artificial intelligence and metaverse innovation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Jun 2022
Digitising the future of Nordic energy
Finland calls for digital intervention as part of the global transition to renewable energy Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2022
Managing Apple Macs in the enterprise
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with more people working remotely, the use of Apple Macs in the enterprise is growing – we look at how to manage them securely. Our latest buyer’s guide examines security in the supply chain. And 10 years on from the London Olympics, we find out how data innovation is revitalising its legacy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2022
HSBC to give thousands of staff fintech training
Thousands of HSBC staff will receive training in fintech technologies through a course developed with Saïd Business School Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
13 Jun 2022
Data leaders need to overcome their fears and unlock their creativity
Author and data management consultant Caroline Carruthers argues that data leaders need to tap into their creativity to make their analytical work pay off Continue Reading
By- Caroline Carruthers
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News
13 Jun 2022
UK, US prepare to launch PET project
A transatlantic prize challenge to accelerate development of privacy-enhancing technologies is set to begin Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jun 2022
Government recommits to UK’s cyber future in Digital Strategy
New strategy leans heavily on cyber security but stops short of announcing any initiatives that have not already been launched or heavily trailed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jun 2022
New warning over tech suppliers in thrall to hostile governments
Ukraine war could lead to shakeup of dual-use tech exports, says former UK intelligence officer Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2022
Health data strategy to exorcise ghosts of GPDPR
Government publishes a revised data in health strategy, with an emphasis firmly on preserving the integrity and privacy of patients’ confidential information Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jun 2022
Qatar bolsters cyber security in preparation for World Cup
With hackers honing their cyber weapons to target the upcoming football World Cup, Qatar is busy developing countermeasures and raising awareness Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Opinion
10 Jun 2022
Security Think Tank: Don’t trust the weakest link? Don’t trust any link
Your security model shouldn’t fall apart just because a part of your business, or a partner, has weak security. This is why information-centric security is a must Continue Reading
By- Tim Holman, 2-sec
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News
10 Jun 2022
Snake Keylogger climbing malware charts, says Check Point
Cyber criminals behind Snake Keylogger campaigns have been switching up their tactics in the past few weeks, say researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jun 2022
Researchers find eight CVEs in single building access system
A series of eight vulnerabilities in Carrier LenelS2 building access panels could enable malicious actors to obtain physical access to their targets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
10 Jun 2022
Government wrong to pass the buck on computer evidence reform
IT expert James Christie tells Computer Weekly why he is disappointed that the government has no plans to change the rules on the use of computer evidence in court Continue Reading
By- James Christie
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News
09 Jun 2022
CIO interview: Yiannis Levantis aims at total quality for Unipart IT
Unipart has a heritage in quality manufacturing and services that CIO Yiannis Levantis is building on, in part by harnessing SAP’s cloud-based business transformation service Rise Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
09 Jun 2022
More wrongful convictions quashed in Post Office IT scandal
Two more Post Office Horizon scandal victims have had their wrongful convictions overturned Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Jun 2022
SolarWinds CEO offers to commit staffers to government cyber agencies
A new proposal from SolarWinds’ outspoken CEO, Sudhakar Ramakrishna, could see software companies commit key staff to work with government cyber agencies to improve cooperation and incident response Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jun 2022
IBM winding down its Russian business
After three months in suspension, IBM’s operations in Russia are being wound down, CEO tells staff Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Jun 2022
NHS invites suppliers to apply to join latest tech marketplace
Health service launches new IT framework for suppliers offering technologies that can transform GP operations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Jun 2022
China using top consumer routers to hack Western comms networks
An advisory from US cyber authorities shares details of multiple vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese state actors to hack into Western telecoms networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jun 2022
Danish recruiter provides advice on a crazy market for tech jobs
Global trends make it difficult for Danish companies to hire people with IT skills, and a Danish recruiter is providing both companies and developers with some much-needed advice Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
08 Jun 2022
ProxyLogon, ProxyShell may have driven increase in dwell times
The median network intruder dwell time was up 36% to 15 days last year, thanks to massive exploitation of the ProxyLogon and ProxyShell vulnerabilities by IABs, according to new Sophos data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jun 2022
Weak IT and SecOps collaboration in ANZ opens doors to cyber attacks
The weak collaboration between IT and security teams in Australia and New Zealand is exposing their organisations to data loss, business disruption and other potential consequences of cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
07 Jun 2022
Prison and Probation Service’s tagging ambition ‘outstripped its ability to deliver’
HM Prison and Probation Service’s programme to transform the tagging of offenders has failed to deliver after software platform was scrapped Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Jun 2022
Software house Mega achieves holistic SaaS security with Synopsys
Mega International, a supplier of IT management software, turned to Synopsys’s Coverity and Black Duck products to reassure both itself and its customers that its software-as-a-service offerings were built to the best possible security standards Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Jun 2022
Environmental social governance law enhances Danish tech’s impact
A new environmental and social law in Denmark could help the country’s tech startup ecosystem to differentiate Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jun 2022
What does the EU’s NIS 2 cyber directive cover?
We run the rule over the European Union’s updated NIS2 security directive Continue Reading
By- Will Dixon
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Opinion
31 May 2022
The importance of making information security more accessible
Robin Smith, CSO of Aston Martin Lagonda, talks about how an accessible approach to cyber is helping him to keep the organisation secure Continue Reading
By- Robin Smith, chief security officer, Aston Martin Lagonda
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News
31 May 2022
How Police Scotland deployed mobile comms for integrated services
Technology is core to Police Scotland’s 10-year plan to transform policing, and since 2019 it has worked with Motorola to roll out mobile comms Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
31 May 2022
Heineken puts employees in charge of their own careers with new HR system
According to Sanne Noordam, head of SAP SuccessFactors in the Netherlands, companies need to look and listen more closely to the needs of employees in order to attract and retain them Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Feature
31 May 2022
Attack of the clones: the rise of identity theft on social media
The proliferation of social media has resulted in the rise of identity theft on these platforms, with accounts copied for fraudulent or malicious purposes. What can be done to mitigate it? Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2022
Majority of organisations are hiring more IT staff to work remotely
IT leaders are increasingly recruiting staff to work remotely as changing working methods brought by the Covid-19 pandemic look set to stay Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
30 May 2022
Log4Shell: How friendly hackers rose to the challenge
HackerOne CISO Chris Evans looks back at how the security community successfully rose to the challenge of Log4Shell, and saved end-user organisations millions Continue Reading
By- Chris Evans, CISO and chief hacking officer, HackerOne
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Opinion
30 May 2022
Strong internal foundations are key to withstanding external threats
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
By- Steve Forbes
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News
30 May 2022
Analysts weigh in on Broadcom-VMware deal
VMware customers in APAC will need to assess their exposure amid uncertainty over the impact of the mega deal on the market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
27 May 2022
Consistency is key to mitigate outsourcing risk
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
By- Martin Smith, SASIG
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Feature
27 May 2022
Macs in the enterprise – what you need to know
A guide to managing Apple Mac hardware and operating systems in the enterprise Continue Reading
By- Tom Bridge, JumpCloud
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News
26 May 2022
Consultation launched on datacentre, cloud security
The government is seeking views on how to boost the security and resilience of the UK’s datacentres and online cloud platforms Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 May 2022
Global business insurer saves 50,000 hours through RPA
QBE started its robotic process automation journey in 2017 and has already saved 50,000 hours, enabling staff to focus on customer care Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
26 May 2022
Security Think Tank: Core security processes must adapt in a complex landscape
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
26 May 2022
Two-thirds of UK organisations defrauded since start of pandemic
Nearly two out of three UK companies say they have experienced some form of fraud or economic crime in the past two years, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 May 2022
Most CFOs being left out of ransomware conversations
Barely a tenth of CFOs are actively involved in planning for cyber attacks, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
26 May 2022
Tech companies join UK four-day work week trial
Computer Weekly speaks with tech companies taking part in the UK’s upcoming four-day work week trial, which will measure the impact of shorter working weeks on productivity, wellbeing and the environment Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
26 May 2022
The barristers that broke their backs to break the Post Office’s shield of lies
Computer Weekly spoke to the barristers at Henderson Chambers that fought the Post Office in the High Court to expose the widest miscarriage of justice in UK history Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 May 2022
SoftIron readies Sydney manufacturing facility
Software-defined storage supplier SoftIron is making hardware appliances in Australia to improve supply chain resilience and address security concerns of government customers Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
IR35 reforms: PAC report blames HMRC for ‘widespread non-compliance’ in public sector
The Public Accounts Committee has shared the findings of its report into the after-effects of the IR35 reforms coming into force in the public sector back in April 2017 Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
25 May 2022
Most information and comms businesses plan to use homeworking permanently
Proportion of UK employees deploying hybrid working rises from 13% in early February 2022 to 24% in May 2022, with the information and communication industry revealed as a hybrid working hotspot Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 May 2022
ICO orders facial recognition firm Clearview AI to delete all data about UK residents
UK data watchdog fines facial recognition company Clearview AI £7.5m for multiple privacy breaches. The firm, which offers services to law enforcement, faces growing pressure from regulators and legal action around the world Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
24 May 2022
Ransomware volumes grew faster than ever in 2021
Verizon’s annual DBIR assessment of the security landscape highlights an unprecedented boom in ransomware volumes, to the surprise of nobody Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
24 May 2022
Set innovation free and make great ideas a reality
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at Gartner’s call to innovate – and innovation across retail, the circular economy and the automotive sector. We talk to Verastar’s CTO about customer engagement in its small business services. And we examine how poor data quality is frustrating corporate desires to be data driven. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
Netherlands approves beyond-visual-line-of-sight inspection drones
Drones can automate the traditionally challenging job of inspecting industrial sites, including hard-to-reach infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
23 May 2022
Government has no plans to review controversial court rules on computer evidence
Government accused of ‘passing the buck’ and ‘not knowing what it is talking about’ after stating it has no plans to review court rules on computer evidence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 May 2022
Did the Conti ransomware crew orchestrate its own demise?
Analysts examining the shutdown of the Conti ransomware syndicate suggest the cyber crime collective orchestrated its own demise Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 May 2022
Reimagining the cities of the future in Finland
New ideas around new space: Helsinki not only imagines, but can see, the cities of the future Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
UKtech50 2022: The longlist of the UK's influential tech leaders
Each year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2022 Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Opinion
23 May 2022
Security Think Tank: Understanding attack paths is a question of training
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
How Ivanti views patch management with a security lens
Bringing development, operations and security teams together will help organisations to improve their visibility of IT assets and vulnerabilities while keeping threat actors at bay Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 May 2022
Applying international law to cyber will be a tall order
Many in the security community have voiced their support for the UK government’s ambitions to work towards agreement with other countries on the application of international law to cyber space, but not without some reservations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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20 May 2022
Third of organisations to outsource more IT amid talent shortage
Cutting costs is not the main reason for outsourcing IT in the UK, according to a major study Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 May 2022
Microsoft drops emergency patch after Patch Tuesday screw up
Microsoft fixed a certificate mapping issue that caused server authentication failures on domain controllers for users that had installed the most recent Patch Tuesday updates Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 May 2022
Chinese cyber spooks exploit western sanctions on Russia
The actor behind an ongoing Chinese espionage campaign targeting Russian defence research bodies is taking advantage of the Ukraine war in their phishing lures Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2022
Government will legislate to protect access to cash amid digital revolution
The government is giving the Financial Conduct Authority more powers to force banks to ensure cash withdrawal and deposit services are within easy reach of customers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 May 2022
Defensive cyber attacks may be justified, says attorney general
Speaking ahead of a speech at the Chatham House think tank, the UK’s attorney general has suggested defensive cyber attacks against hostile countries may be legally justifiable Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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19 May 2022
Top cyber criminal earnings outpace those of business leaders
Cyber crime can pay significantly better than leading a FTSE 100 organisation, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2022
Nature of cyber war evolving in real time, says Microsoft president
The past three months have seen the rapid evolution of the very nature warfare to incorporate cyber attacks, Microsoft’s Brad Smith tells the audience at its Envision conference in London Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2022
Red teaming will be standard in Dutch governmental organisations by 2025
The Dutch government wants to include the testing of the digital security of systems, processes and people – also known as red teaming – in all of its governmental organisations’ test planning and budgeting by 2025 at the latest Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Opinion
19 May 2022
Security Think Tank: Yes, zero trust can help you understand attack paths
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
By- Paul Holland, Information Security Forum
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Opinion
18 May 2022
Security Think Tank: To follow a path, you need a good map
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
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18 May 2022
Mastercard biometric programme will allow payment authentication by smile
Mastercard is inviting banks and merchants to join a programme to set standards for biometric payments technology Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 May 2022
Post Office scandal victim calls for government’s role in silencing victims to be investigated
Victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal in Scotland raise further questions about Post Office and government conduct Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 May 2022
(ISC)² to train 100,000 cyber pros in UK
Security association (ISC)² unveils ambitious UK training programme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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17 May 2022
Controversial Post Office IT system to be replaced by 2025
Work is ongoing by the Post Office to replace the controversial Horizon retail and accounting system used in nearly 12,000 branches Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 May 2022
Smart traffic management offers greater emissions control
Juniper Research has predicted that CO2 emissions could be slashed if governments fully deploy smart traffic management systems Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 May 2022
Pro-competition data sharing will not include users’ personal info, says minister
UK government proposals to improve competition in digital markets by making tech giants share data with smaller firms will not include consumers’ personal information, says digital minister Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
13 May 2022
Santander has so far moved 80% of IT infrastructure to cloud
Spanish banking giant Santander continues its journey into the cloud as it strives to be cloud native Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 May 2022
Open source community sets out path to secure software
A 10-point plan to improve the security and resilience of open source software was presented this week at a summit in the US Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 May 2022
Parasol data breach: Leaked email claims Optionis is denying responsibility for incident
Parent company of the Parasol umbrella firm that suffered a cyber attack and data breach earlier this year is denying responsibility for the incident, as legal action against the firm heats up Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
12 May 2022
App-based Starling Bank doubles its Cardiff workforce
Digital bank is recruiting nearly 500 people, including data scientists and engineers, to its Cardiff operation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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12 May 2022
GPDPR data scrape a ‘mistake’, says leading scientist
Giving evidence to the Science and Technology Committee, academic, physician and science writer Ben Goldacre has expressed serious misgivings about the on-hold GPDPR NHS data scrape Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
12 May 2022
Security Think Tank: Your path to understanding attack paths
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
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11 May 2022
Nerbian RAT enjoys using Covid-19 phishing lures
The world is slowly coming to terms with Covid-19, but fear of the coronavirus is no less useful to cyber criminals because of it, as Proofpoint researchers have discovered Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 May 2022
Emotet has commanding lead on Check Point monthly threat chart
Emotet remains by some margin the most prevalent malware, according to Check Point’s latest monthly statistics Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 May 2022
CyberUK 22: Five Eyes focuses on MSP security
The western intelligence community has set out practical steps IT service providers and their customers can take to protect themselves Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 May 2022
CyberUK 22: Data-sharing service to protect public from scams
A new data-sharing service set up by the NCSC and industry partners will give ISPs access to real-time threat data that they can use to block fraudulent websites Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 May 2022
Analysts confirm return of REvil ransomware gang
Secureworks CTU analysis has found that the REvil ransomware is undergoing active development, possibly heralding a new campaign of cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 May 2022
Cyber accreditation body Crest forges new training partnerships
Crest says partnerships with Hack The Box and Immersive Labs will enhance its members’ defensive and offensive security skills Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 May 2022
Nationwide stops thousands more attempted frauds with Strong Customer Authentication
Nationwide Building Society is blocking an additional 2000 attempted online shopping frauds a month through extra checks Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 May 2022
Microsoft fixes three zero-days on May Patch Tuesday
It’s the second-to-last Patch Tuesday as we know it, and Microsoft has fixed a total of 75 bugs, including three zero-days Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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10 May 2022
CCRC to contact 88 more former subpostmasters with potentially wrongful convictions
The Criminal Cases Review Commission is to contact 88 more potentially wrongfully convicted Post Office workers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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10 May 2022
CyberUK 22: Cyber leaders affirm UK’s whole-of-society strategy
On the opening day of CyberUK 2022, GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming and NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron have spoken of their commitment to the government’s ambition for a whole-of-society cyber strategy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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10 May 2022
NCSC pins Viasat cyber attack on Russia
UK authorities have attributed the 24 February cyber attack on the network of satellite comms company Viasat to Russia Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor