Security policy and user awareness
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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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Opinion
19 Nov 2024
Underfunded, under pressure: We must act to support cyber teams
With almost half of cyber pros experiencing more incidents this year, security leaders say their teams are coming under increasing strain. Businesses must be more proactive approach about building a resilient, future-ready workforce Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Mar 2018
Security Think Tank: Human, procedural and technical response to fileless malware
What should organisations do at the very least to ensure business computers are protected from fileless malware? Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2018
UK government criticised over lack of GDPR explanation
Most IT decision makers in the UK are critical of the government for failing to educate organisations about the GDPR and its implications, and few have a clear understanding of it, a survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Mar 2018
Security researchers demonstrate ransomware attack on robots
Researchers have carried out a ransomware attack on robots to show that such attacks are possible and should be guarded against Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
09 Mar 2018
Security Think Tank: Use layered security and patch management to defeat fileless malware
What should organisations do at the very least to ensure business computers are protected from fileless malware? Continue Reading
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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Opinion
08 Mar 2018
Security Think Tank: Multi-layered security key to fileless malware defence
What should organisations do, at the very least, to ensure business computers are protected from fileless malware? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
08 Mar 2018
Mac malware more than doubled in 2017
Malware targeting Apple Mac computers more than doubled from 2016 to 2017, according to security firm Malwarebytes Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Mar 2018
Cyber security is a team sport, says NCSC
The UK’s national cyber security agency aims to help organisations understand the need to act collaboratively and collectively against the cyber threat, urging them to raise the bar Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
06 Mar 2018
Security Think Tank: Social engineering at the heart of fileless malware attacks
What should organisations do at the very least to ensure business computers are protected from fileless malware? Continue Reading
By- Emma Bickerstaffe, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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Opinion
05 Mar 2018
Security Think Tank: How to tackle fileless malware attacks
What should organisations do at the very least to ensure business computers are protected from fileless malware? Continue Reading
By- Adrian Davis, (ISC)²
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News
02 Mar 2018
Cyber crime is a top threat to UK charities, says NCSC
Cyber crime poses the most serious threats to UK charities, the National Cyber Security Centre has warned Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 Mar 2018
New privacy fears as IT challenges delay surveillance oversight body by a year
IT challenges have delayed government plans for an independent body to authorise requests to access the public’s internet and phone records by nearly a year, raising new legal and privacy concerns Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Feb 2018
Singapore firms unprepared for GDPR
An EY study reveals that only 10% of organisations in Singapore are ready to comply with Europe’s new data protection regime Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
26 Feb 2018
Surveillance watchdog investigates security risks of GCHQ IT contractors
The investigatory powers commissioner is reviewing the security arrangements for IT contractors that have access to live computer systems at GCHQ holding highly sensitive records on the UK population Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2018
Avast discovers Tempting Cedar Android spyware campaign
Security researchers have uncovered a three-year-old Android spyware campaign spread through social media and targeting people in the Middle East Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Feb 2018
Unprotected Kubernetes consoles expose firms to cryptojacking
A number of big companies have been targeted by crytojacking attacks, where cyber criminals hijack computing power to mine cryptocurrencies, but some have unprotected Kubernetes consoles in common Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Feb 2018
UK plans laws to protect company directors from ID theft
Legislation will make it easier for directors to remove their personal addresses from the company register Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
22 Feb 2018
CW Nordics: Nordics CIOs’ priorities in 2018
A select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden give their views on the top IT priorities in 2018. As in 2017, digital transformation will continue to be a buzzword. Also read how Sweden is tightening up its cyber security defences as part of a wider national security strategy, and how Nordic banks cannot afford to slow their digital transformations as PSD2 comes into force. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Feb 2018
Hawaii missile alert: Why the wrong guy was fired
In January 2018, an employee at Hawaii’s emergency management agency sent out a false alarm of an imminent missile attack, and was subsequently fired – but perhaps poor system design is really to blame Continue Reading
By- Jonny Corbett, Norman & Sons
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News
20 Feb 2018
Businesses face unprecedented volume of cyber attacks
Organisations are facing the highest levels of cyber attacks in both number and sophistication as automated swarm attacks increase, a cyber threat report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Feb 2018
Strategic cyber criminals likely to capitalise on GDPR
As cyber criminals concentrate on targeted, strategic, money-making attacks, they are likely to use GDPR fines as leverage to extort money from organisations, a report warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Feb 2018
UK local councils under huge cyber attack pressure
Investigation underlines importance of security automation and employee awareness training Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
19 Feb 2018
Getting a handle on mobile security in your enterprise
Everyone now has a mobile device at work, so how can enterprises ensure they are secure? Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2018
A third of Brits plan to exercise right to be forgotten
After the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, a third of Britons polled say they plan to exercise their right to be forgotten, but few fully understand the GDPR and how it will affect them Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Feb 2018
F-Secure warns against ‘evil maid’ attacks
Business people are being urged not to underestimate the importance of physical security for their laptops, which can be used as entry points by attackers if not adequately protected Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Feb 2018
UK Foreign Office minister condemns Russia for NotPetya attacks
The UK has attributed to Russia the NotPetya malware that caused significant disruption globally, based on an assessment by the NCSC Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Feb 2018
Telegram zero-day exploit is a warning
The discovery of an exploit of a zero-day vulnerability in the Telegram messaging app demonstrates that not all “secure” apps are automatically safe, security experts have warned Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Feb 2018
Home Office fights terrorist content online with detection tool
The Home Office has partnered ASI Data Science to create a tool which automatically detects terrorist content on online platforms Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2018
Industrial cyber security improving, but needs work
Cyber attacks on industrial and critical infrastructure systems are increasing in number and sophistication, but more attention is being paid to security, says Honeywell at it opens new Dubai facility Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
13 Feb 2018
CW ANZ: Prepare for EU data law
Faced with the double whammy of complying with Australia’s upcoming data breach notification requirement and Europe’s new data protection regime, Australian firms are behind where they need to be in their compliance efforts. In this month’s edition of CW ANZ, find out how Australian organisations are getting ready for the GDPR, the challenges they are facing in meeting two new laws at the same time, as well as what they need to do to achieve their compliance goals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2018
Cyber security awareness top priority in financial sector
Information security chiefs in the financial sector say cyber security awareness needs to be a top priority Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Feb 2018
FS-ISAC enables safer financial data sharing with API
The global financial industry's body for cyber and physical threat intelligence analysis and sharing has published an API to facilitate safer sharing of consumer financial information Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
07 Feb 2018
Security Think Tank: How to evolve SecOps capacity
How can organisations evolve their security operations teams to do more automation of basic tasks and cope with dynamic IT environments? Continue Reading
By- Adrian Davis, (ISC)²
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News
07 Feb 2018
UK government orders review of online laws
The UK Law Commission is to review current legislation on offensive online communications to ensure they are up to date with technology Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
05 Feb 2018
Lauri Love plans to use ‘internet as a force for good’
Engineering student Lauri Love says he plans to help businesses fight cyber crime, after the court of appeal ruled that he can be tried in the UK for allegedly hacking US computer systems, rather than face extradition to the US Continue Reading
By- Julia Gregory and Niels Ladefoged
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Opinion
05 Feb 2018
Safer Internet Day: Building online safety practices with young people
Many organisations around the UK are contributing to the important work on making the internet a safer place for everyone Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
05 Feb 2018
Researchers discover malicious Chrome extensions
Security researchers have discovered a new botnet delivered via malicious Chrome extensions designed to hijack computers to mine cryptocurrency and record victims’ every move Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
02 Feb 2018
Appeal Court to give landmark verdict on Lauri Love extradition
The Appeal Court will decide whether Lauri Love, who has serious health issues, should be extradited to the US to face hacking charges, or face trial in the UK. The landmark case is the first test of legal protections introduced by Theresa May to protect vulnerable people Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
01 Feb 2018
Security Think Tank: Automating basic security tasks
How can organisations evolve their security operations teams to do more automation of basic tasks and cope with dynamic IT environments? Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2018
UK finance sector cyber security pros admit shocking practices
UK financial sector IT security teams face immense challenges that are undermining business opportunities and continuity in financial services, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
30 Jan 2018
IT Priorities 2018: Data protection a top priority ahead of GDPR
Data protection continues to be a key focus for IT security investment for European firms in 2018, as does the emphasis on cloud and mobile security as companies move to these technology platforms Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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E-Zine
30 Jan 2018
Davos debates global tech risks
In this week's Computer Weekly, world leaders at Davos discuss the growing reliance on technology and how to tackle the political and economic threats of the digital age. Our latest buyer's guide examines mobile app development. And we look at the biggest challenges facing CIOs in 2018 - including digital skills, automation, innovation and diversity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
IoT security risks need immediate action, says report
The security failings in today’s internet-connected devices will only become more pervasive unless action is taken immediately, according to industry experts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
23 Jan 2018
New controversies as Trump passes US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
The amended Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which seeks to legitimise US surveillance on foreigners, has been signed off by president Trump Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2018
Taking complexity out of cyber security
The key to improving the cyber security posture of organisations is to keep complexity at bay, according to a senior Microsoft executive Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Jan 2018
Judge will take time to seek answers from EU court over Max Schrems Facebook privacy fight
The Irish High Court will take time to decide what questions to put before the European Court of Justice in a case with significant implications for EU and US trade and the privacy of EU citizens Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jan 2018
Create security culture to boost cyber defences, says Troy Hunt
Security suffers when there is tension between software developers and security professionals, but it is common in many organisations, says world-renowned security blogger and trainer Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Jan 2018
Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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16 Jan 2018
Why GDPR is great for SMEs
SME laggards facing potential fines for non-compliance should wake up and smell the tasty carrot of a leaner, smarter business post-GDPR Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jan 2018
Why GDPR is great for SMEs
SME laggards facing potential fines for non-compliance should wake up and smell the tasty carrot of a leaner, smarter business post-GDPR Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2018
Nuclear weapons’ cyber attack risk relatively high, says report
With the potential for catastrophic consequences from a nuclear weapons detonation attack, it is crucial to have the most robust nuclear policies in place, says an international affairs think-tank Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Jan 2018
UAE tech growth prompts firms to review internal IT security
As IT becomes more prominent in the UAE economy, more and more internal connections between people and systems are created, all of which need to be secured Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jan 2018
Countdown to GDPR
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming in to force this year, we look at the challenges for businesses to comply by the 25 May deadline. We examine the future for HPE as CEO Meg Whitman steps down. And we find out how the move to hyper-converged systems affects your backup strategy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2018
Cyber attacks in 2017 drive Nordic security efforts
The volume of cyber attacks last year has increased boardroom focus on security in the Nordic region Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2018
Sweden steps up cyber defence measures
Sweden is tightening up its cyber security defences as part of a wider national security strategy Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
08 Jan 2018
Florida warns 30,000 medical records may have been exposed
The health agency in the US state of Florida has warned that the records of up to 30,000 Medicaid patients may have been exposed when the agency’s IT systems were breached Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Jan 2018
IT Priorities 2018: ANZ ups ante on cloud services and software
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are bullish on IT spending, particularly in cloud infrastructure services, cloud applications and all-flash storage arrays Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 Jan 2018
Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2018
Nordic CIOs tell Computer Weekly about their intentions for the year ahead Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2017
UK government blames North Korea for WannaCry cyber attack
The UK and US governments say a North Korean group was responsible for the ransomware attacks that hit the NHS and other organisations globally this year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Dec 2017
Top cyber security predictions in APAC in 2018
Cyber criminals will ramp up efforts to mine cryptocurrencies, while mobile malware will rear its ugly head across the APAC region in 2018 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Dec 2017
Barclays Bank stops offering Kaspersky software to new users
Bank is no longer offering customers Kaspersky anti-virus software after UK security agency issues warning Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
15 Nov 2017
CW ANZ: On cyber alert
Achieving any form of computer security is an uphill task, costing Australian companies time and money with no prospect of a reprieve any time soon. In this month’s CW ANZ, read about the state of cyber security in Australia, Telstra’s efforts to help enterprises improve their cyber security posture, and how Australian organisations can keep up with the demands of cyber security. Also, find out why unsanctioned cloud apps continue to be a major bugbear among security chiefs in Australia. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Nov 2017
CW ASEAN: How managed security services help to reduce cyber risk
The growing complexity and volume of cyber threats has led to rising demand for managed security services that provide the capabilities and technological know-how to combat cyber threats. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, read more about the pros and cons of using managed security services and considerations you should be aware of. Also, find out what organizations can do to put the odds in their favor when combating cyber threats. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2017
How the biggest cyber security disasters could have been avoided
The headline-grabbing breaches that hit Accenture and Equifax in 2017 could have been averted had basic cyber hygiene been in place Continue Reading
By- Jessica McGreal, Contino
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Opinion
02 Nov 2017
Dmarc email validation – we're doing it all wrong
Dmarc is a hugely important way to reduce email fraud – just ask HMRC – but it also makes email marketing campaigns far more effective Continue Reading
By- Ed Tucker, Human Firewall
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News
19 Oct 2017
IT security hindering productivity and innovation, survey shows
IT security is hindering productivity and innovation across enterprises, research has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Oct 2017
RSA’s Middle East cyber security conference gains its own identity
RSA Abu Dhabi conference focuses on region’s cyber security needs as digital technology deployments expand Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Oct 2017
CW500: How the NHS WannaCry cyber attack unfolded
NHS Digital’s head of security talks about the security landscape in the NHS and why it led to extra challenges when the WannaCry cyber attack hit the NHS in May 2017 Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2017
CW500: A perfect storm – the cyber attack that hit Parliament
The former director of the Parliamentary Digital Service shares details and lessons learned from the cyber attack that hit UK parliament in June and explains why it was a “good experience” Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2017
How Australia is tackling cyber crime
Telcos such as Telstra and industry associations in Australia are chipping in to help enterprises that are being targeted by cyber criminals with phishing and social engineering exploits Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2017
Cage director found guilty of terrorism offence after refusing to disclose passwords
Muhammad Rabbani, international director of Cage, is convicted of an offence under the terrorism act after refusing to disclose his mobile phone PIN and laptop password under Terrorism Act Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2017
NotPetya attack cost up to £15m, says UK ad agency WPP
Advertising giant was one of many companies hit in June 2017 by malware distributed through Ukrainian accounting software Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Sep 2017
Most UK councils hit by cyber attacks
A study has revealed that most UK local authorities have suffered cyber attacks in the past year, showing local government is a key target for cyber criminals and that legacy software is a top security concern Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Sep 2017
Cyber crime a significant risk to individuals and organisations
Cyber crime is still a significant risk to individuals and organisations, a report claims, with the top threats including business email compromise, ransomware, and banking and mobile malware Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Sep 2017
People with non-IT backgrounds could help fill cyber security skills gap
Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
31 Aug 2017
Instagram fixes API blamed for celebrity data leaks
Instagram says it has fixed the API responsible for enabling hackers to access some personal details of high-profile users of the service Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Aug 2017
Security professionals name top causes of breaches
Security professionals have named the top reasons for successful cyber attacks, which are affecting more than half of organisations Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2017
How banking technology has changed since the crash
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 10 years after the financial crash, we examine how banking technology has changed as a result of the economic crisis. We look at how GDPR, the EU’s new data protection laws, will affect your data storage strategies. And we ask if the cryptocurrency boom will remain a niche pursuit or whether the underlying technologies can bring benefits for enterprise IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2017
NotPetya highlights cyber risk in shipping industry
Malware attack has shown that the shipping industry is vulnerable to cyber attacks, with Danish shipping giant Maersk reporting potential cost of up to $300m Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Aug 2017
Malicious email spikes in Q2, reports Proofpoint
Malicious email campaigns saw a spike in volume and increased variety in the second quarter of 2017, a cyber security report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Aug 2017
Russian cyber espionage group targeting hotel Wi-Fi
A Russian cyber espionage group is targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks to carry out malware infections and potentially steal credentials, researchers warn Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Aug 2017
Gaming apps ‘main source’ of mobile phishing attacks, research shows
Analysis of 100,000 corporate devices shows more than a quarter of traffic going to phishing domains was from gaming apps Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ANZ: Cyber security plan bears fruit
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy, aimed at protecting citizens, companies and critical infrastructure, has made significant headway over the past year, but the jury is still out on its long-term impact. In this month’s CW ANZ, we take a look at the progress of Australia’s national cyber security blueprint and what else needs to be done to better protect Australia’s interests in the global cyber security landscape. Also, read about what the Australian government is doing to better guard public sector IT systems against cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ASEAN: Stay alert to threats
With cyber threats intensifying in recent years, from the global outbreak of ransomware to intrusions of university networks to access government data, the role of threat intelligence in anticipating and mitigating threats has become more important than ever. In this month’s CW ASEAN, learn how organizations can make the most out of threat data feeds in an intelligence-driven security strategy. Also, find out how companies can navigate the ominous cyber threat landscape by investing in cyber security technology and processes. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2017
Newcastle council data leak shows need for security automation
Leak of child adoption information by Newcastle City Council resulted from accidental email attachment by employee Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Jul 2017
NHS urged to spend extra cyber defence funds wisely
The NHS has been urged to invest wisely in cyber defences after the government announced plans to increase data security funding by millions of pounds in response to the Caldicott review Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
12 Jul 2017
Criminal law: Are Twitter threats taken seriously?
As threats of violence become increasingly common online, law enforcement is taking stronger action against the perpetrators Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2017
Petya ransomware hits Aussie businesses
The latest ransomware attack has reached Australia’s shores, prompting calls to dump on-premise IT infrastructure for the cloud Continue Reading
By- Stuart Kennedy
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News
19 Jun 2017
Abu Dhabi uses surveillance tech to protect Grand Prix
Police use surveillance technology and monitoring software to ensure public safety when Formula One visits the UAE each year Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2017
Australia’s decryption plan seen as untenable
Experts say efforts to get technology and social media firms to cooperate with the authorities in decrypting communications will be hard to achieve Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2017
Microchips implanted in hands could be in use for payments in 20 years
UK consumers are becoming more accepting that biometric authentication will become the norm for payments Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 May 2017
People can be strongest link in cyber security, says NCSC
People are often seen as the weakest link when it comes to cyber security, but that must change, says the National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 May 2017
Interview: Nick Bleech, head of information security, Travis Perkins
Last year, Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
22 May 2017
HSBC voice authentication tricked by twins
Twin brothers managed to trick HSBC’s voice recognition security system into giving account access to the wrong person Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 May 2017
Singapore universities hit by advanced persistent threat attacks
The attacks on NUS and NTU networks appear to be the work of APT actors and not casual hackers Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
07 May 2017
Barclays launches £10m UK digital safety campaign
Barclays is to lead a £10m campaign against digital fraud as research reveals London, Bristol and Birmingham are scam hotspots, with young adults most at risk Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Apr 2017
Human interaction still key to cyber attacks, study reveals
An analysis of threats faced by organisations in the first quarter of 2017 reveals that cyber attackers still rely heavily on user interaction Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Apr 2017
Security as a service on the rise in the UAE
Organisations in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly turning to security services Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Apr 2017
How UK organisations are leaving themselves open for cyber attack
UK organisations are leaving themselves wide open to cyber attack despite huge investments in cyber security systems, according to two former hackers now working in cyber defence Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Apr 2017
Interview: F-Secure’s Mikko Hyppönen on the Nordics, Russia and the internet of insecure things
Computer Weekly sat down with Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen to talk about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2017
How IT can be more defensible
A renowned Google engineer calls for the IT industry to build devices capable of being defended and for enterprises to take a balance sheet approach in managing risks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget