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News
21 Jun 2024
Qilin ransomware gang publishes stolen NHS data online
The ransomware gang behind a major cyber attack on NHS supplier Synnovis has published a 400GB trove of private healthcare data online Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2024
Cloud security: Finding the right provider to protect your data
This month, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers how CISOs and security practitioners should ensure that the business can make use of public cloud services safely and securely and avoid accidental or deliberate data leakage. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2021
Conti ransomware syndicate behind attack on Irish health service
More details continue to emerge of the significant ransomware attack on Ireland’s HSE Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2021
Government seeks input on supply chain security
Amid concerns that too few companies are addressing vulnerabilities in their supply chain, DCMS is opening a consultation on new measures to enhance security Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2021
Irish health service hit by major ransomware attack
IT systems in hospitals across Ireland have been switched off following a significant ransomware attack Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 May 2021
The shape of fraud and cyber crime: 10 things we learned from 2020
While a pandemic-driven increase in cyber crime and an exacerbation of existing fraud trends were, to a large extent, to be expected, the LexisNexis Risk solutions UK cybercrime report 2020 still contained a few surprises Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2021
Biden beefs up public-private security cooperation
Joe Biden has signed a new Executive Order to harden US cyber security and government networks, with an emphasis on information sharing Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2021
CISOs weathered the pandemic well, but at personal cost
Over 80% of CISOs think their existing security capabilities stayed strong during the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, but now face stress and burnout on an unheard-of scale Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2021
Verizon DBIR underscores year of unprecedented cyber challenge
Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report draws predictable conclusions as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to be felt Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2021
Inside DarkSide: Researchers share intel on break-out cyber gang
Security researchers swap information on the newly famous DarkSide ransomware gang, the group that doesn’t appear to understand what ‘being a criminal’ actually means Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2021
CyberUK 2021: NCSC encourages startups to invest in cyber
National Cyber Security Centre is launching bespoke cyber security guidance aimed at the UK’s valuable startup community Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2021
UK to fund national cyber teams in Global South
Government will commit millions of pounds to supporting vulnerable countries in establishing cyber capacity Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2021
UK Plc invited to sign up for Early Warning of cyber incidents
The launch of the Early Warning incident notification service is among the enhancements being made by the NCSC to its service packages Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2021
NCSC cyber guidance targets cloud and home working
The NCSC’s refreshed cyber security guidance for larger organisations places particular emphasis on cloud, home working and ransomware Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2021
Collaboration key to success of UK’s Cyber Security Council
The founders of the UK’s Cyber Security Council have been setting out their plans to professionalise the cyber sector at the NCSC’s CyberUK 2021 event Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2021
SolarWinds CEO calls for collective action against state attacks
SolarWinds CEO tells NCSC’s CyberUK conference he is exploring the possibility of collaborating with other companies on collective cyber action against attacks backed by nation states Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2021
Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack has grave consequences
The ramifications of a major ransomware attack against a US fuel pipeline operator could spread far and wide Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2021
NCSC Active Cyber Defence blocks surge of pandemic scams
The NCSC responded to a surge in online scams last year as it moved to protect both the general public and critical national services during the pandemic Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2021
How do I get my users to pay attention to security training?
As cyber security risks grow daily, businesses must educate staff about these through cyber awareness training. But how can they ensure this is taken seriously by employees? Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2021
NCSC publishes smart city security guidelines
Guidance for local authorities, IT and cyber professionals aims to ensure the security of connected, smart city projects Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2021
Reddit enlists HackerOne to run public bug bounty programme
Online community platform is opening up its HackerOne bug bounty programme to any ethical hacker who cares to have a look under the bonnet Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2021
Dysfunctional cyber, network teams disrupt digital transformation
Despite shared goals, combative and dysfunctional relationships within specialist tech teams are putting digital transformation projects at risk, according to a report Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2021
Half of organisations breached via a third party in 12 months
New report highlights the risks of outsourcing key business processes without paying due care and attention to your service provider’s security Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2021
The case for vaccine passports: the real world versus the digital world
What are the security issues challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2021
Covid-19 security challenges leave bank customers at risk
Challenges arising from the pandemic have left gaping holes in banking security, putting consumers at risk of fraud Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2021
Recruiters can’t afford to hold out for cyber ‘unicorns’
The perfect security candidate is hard to find, so hiring policy needs to be more pragmatic Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2021
Office 365 compromise likely led to Merseyrail ransomware attack
Compromise of Merseyrail employee data seems to have begun after a key email account was hacked Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2021
NHS App to serve as vaccine passport for foreign holidays
Existing NHS App will have vaccine passport functionality added to it, transport secretary confirms Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Apr 2021
Backup failure: Four key areas where backups go wrong
We look at the key ways that backups can fail – via software issues, hardware problems, trouble in the infrastructure and good old human error – and suggest ways to mitigate them Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2021
GCHQ: Cyber investment a guarantor of UK’s global status
GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming sets out a vision for the UK’s cyber security future Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2021
Automation, zero-trust, API-based security priorities for EMEA CISOs
Report by FireMon sheds light on buyer behaviour across the EMEA region Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Apr 2021
Security Think Tank: Security culture must underpin vaccine passports
What are the security challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2021
SonicWall Email Security zero-days need urgent patch
Users of SonicWall Email Security are advised to patch immediately, but the supplier is being criticised for the pace of its response Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2021
Health app myGP adds Covid-19 vaccine passport function
The new feature is described as the UK’s first NHS-assured Covid-19 certification feature Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Apr 2021
Security Think Tank: ‘Legitimate interest’ crucial for vaccine passports
What are the security issues and challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2021
Codecov supply chain attack has echoes of SolarWinds
Supply chain attack on code auditing service may have compromised the likes of HPE and IBM Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2021
Finnish government strengthens country’s IT network security
Finland’s government has created a new national organisation to help public and private bodies improve network security Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2021
Biden sanctions Russia over SolarWinds cyber attacks
US president imposes new sanctions on Russia following malicious cyber attacks against the US and allies Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2021
University of Hertfordshire is latest academic cyber attack victim
Multiple systems are offline at the University of Hertfordshire following a cyber attack Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2021
NSA unearths more MS Exchange vulnerabilities
Microsoft patches more critical vulnerabilities in Exchange Server a month after the ProxyLogon incident, after being warned by the US National Security Agency Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Apr 2021
Security Think Tank: Vaccine passports cannot be taken lightly
What are the security issues and challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Apr 2021
Security Think Tank: Vaccine passports must be secure by design
What are the security issues and challenges presented by vaccine passports, and how should they be designed and used with ethics and privacy in mind? Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2021
Millions of devices at risk from NAME:WRECK DNS bugs
Newly disclosed set of nine DNS vulnerabilities puts over 100 million consumer, enterprise and industrial IoT devices at risk Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Apr 2021
What has a year of home working meant for the DPO?
Byron Shirley of The Compliance Space explores how the role of the data protection officer has changed in the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2021
Nation-state cyber attacks double in three years
Cyber attacks backed by nation states are becoming more frequent and varied, moving the world closer to a point of ‘advanced cyber-conflict’, according to a University of Surrey research project Continue Reading
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News
07 Apr 2021
Unpatched SAP applications are target-rich ground for hackers
Report from SAP and cyber threat research company Onapsis warns that hackers are attacking mission-critical SAP business applications that contain unpatched vulnerabilities Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2021
NHS is apparently closing security skills gap
By the end of 2020, there were more than twice as many in-house security professionals at NHS trusts as there were two years before Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Evolving threats, tech, leaves CNI exposed
In light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2021
Cyber Security Council to champion UK security pros
A new cyber security professional body has launched with the aim of developing and promoting UK cyber security excellence globally and growing the skills base Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2021
Ransomware attack on London schools highlights warnings
Ransomware attack on Harris Federation comes just days after a fresh NCSC alert for the education sector Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2021
The Security Interviews: How to secure an F1 team in a pandemic
A multi-year digital transformation programme paid off for F1 team Williams Racing when the 2020 season was abruptly postponed thanks to Covid-19. Learn how the team’s CIO has been supporting remote working and protecting data Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2021
Cyber attack takes Channel Nine off-air
The Australian broadcaster was hit by an alleged ransomware attack that disrupted broadcasting operations in its Sydney studio Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2021
Backup appliances the hot topic for Pas-de-Calais fire brigade
With requirements for strict, long-duration backup and archiving, French fire brigade set out to replace optical media with a StorageCraft appliance and disaster-proof storage Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2021
Retailer FatFace pays $2m ransom to Conti cyber criminals
Retailer FatFace paid out a $2m ransom to restore its data following a January 2021 cyber attack by the Conti ransomware syndicate Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2021
Remote working burn-out a factor in security risk
After a year of working from the kitchen table, stress and burn-out are increasing, giving rise to more security risks – and Millennials seem to be particularly affected Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2021
Cyber security complacency puts UK at risk, says NCSC head
National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron, in her maiden speech in the role, warns of challenges ahead for the UK and sets out the future agenda for cyber Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2021
Apparent drop in cyber incidents highlights underlying problems
UK organisations report fewer cyber security incidents, but the headline data masks more serious issues, according to a report Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2021
UK faces significant cyber talent shortfall
Cyber security sector is struggling to attract the talented workforce it needs Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2021
How to choose the right email security service for your organisation
With email security threats growing rapidly, businesses can quickly identify and block these by using a top email security service. Here’s how to select the right provider Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2021
NCSC beefs up support for education sector after spate of attacks
Refreshed guidance from the NCSC recommends a defence-in-depth strategy as schools and universities face a renewed wave of cyber attacks Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Attacks on CNI – an evolving frontier in warfare
In the light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2021
$50m ransomware demand on Acer is highest ever
Record-breaking double-extortion cyber attack saw REvil gang exfiltrate financial data from Taiwan-based PC manufacturer Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Properly protecting CNI demands specificity
In the light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: Take a realistic perspective on CNI cyber attacks
In light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2021
Average ransomware cost triples, says report
The average amount paid out by ransomware victims has grown almost threefold to more than $300,000 per incident, according to a report Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2021
Digital Green Certificate proposed for travel in Europe
Digital Green Certificates will supposedly help re-establish freedom of movement within the European Union Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2021
Cyber sector welcomes PM’s defence review
Security commentators approve of measures to improve the UK’s cyber resilience, strengthen its R&D and skills base, lead on the development of new technology and promote a free, open, peaceful and secure global internet Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2021
Microsoft releases one-click ProxyLogon mitigation tool
Microsoft’s mitigation tool is designed to help customers without dedicated security or IT teams navigate fixing their vulnerable Exchange servers Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Mar 2021
Security Think Tank: CNI operators are in an unenviable position
In the light of increasing cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure, what are the immediate risks to industrial control systems and other operational technology, and what steps can be taken to address them? Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2021
NCSC issues emergency alert on Microsoft Exchange patch
UK’s national cyber agency calls on organisations affected by the ProxyLogon vulnerabilities to patch their Microsoft Exchange Servers immediately Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2021
Does email security need a human solution or a tech solution?
People spend a lot of time using email systems, but many do not realise that this makes them attractive targets for cyber criminals. With education and technology, businesses can tackle this problem head-on Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2021
Brewer Molson Coors targeted in cyber attack
Cyber criminals have disrupted beer production at Molson Coors, one of the world’s largest brewers Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2021
After Emotet takedown, Trickbot roars up threat charts
Malicious actors are turning to new tricks as Emotet fades away Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2021
Patch Tuesday overshadowed by Microsoft Exchange attacks
Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday update drops amid ongoing fall-out from widespread Exchange attacks Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Mar 2021
Why your business needs SOC as a service
Security in the digital era demands that businesses monitor their entire IT estate and resolve all alerts, but for many organisations the most effective way of doing that is SOCaaS Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Mar 2021
Dealing with the challenge of beg bounties
The rise of so-called beg bounties is becoming a challenge for security teams, and can be a drain on time and resources. But what is a beg bounty, and how does it differ from a bug bounty? Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2021
Okta picks up Auth0 for $6.5bn
Multibillion-dollar acquisition a vote of confidence in future of identity and access management services Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2021
Microsoft Exchange CVEs more widely exploited than thought
US CISA issues emergency guidance as impact of four newly disclosed Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities becomes clearer Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2021
Qualys caught up in Accellion FTA breach
Security services supplier confirms that some of its data was stolen via vulnerabilities in Accellion’s file transfer product Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2021
Five ways that disaster recovery changes in a pandemic
Covid-19 has changed IT. Previously, working remotely was a business continuity measure, but now it is the norm. That means disaster recovery has to adapt to new risks and new ways to respond Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2021
Veritas looks beyond NetBackup for growth in ASEAN
Veritas has seen increased demand for its availability tools as it looks to address backup and recovery requirements from cloud, database and VMware workloads Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2021
Emergency patch addresses MS Exchange Server zero-days
Microsoft releases an emergency patch to address multiple zero-day exploits directed at on-premise installations of Exchange Server Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2021
EU seeking pan-European Covid-19 passport solution
The European Union’s proposal could see the creation of a Covid-19 vaccine passport to enable travel across the EU Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2021
NCSC Cyber Action Plan emphasises SME security
NCSC self-assessment tool launched to help sole traders and micro-businesses tackle their cyber security challenges Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
Vaccine passports prove an ethical minefield
Privacy campaigners warn that vaccine passports may turn out to be discriminatory and invasive, while technologists agree careful consideration must be given to their design Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
Babuk ransomware unsophisticated, but highly dangerous
Intelligence gathered through McAfee’s Mvision service reveals more insight into the emerging Babuk ransomware Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Feb 2021
Rogue drones beware: We’re here to ground you
Eugene Kaspersky exclusively lifts the lid on a mysterious, shiny device that’s been sitting in his office Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2021
XDR makes cyber a Stroll in the park for Aston Martin F1
Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One team will run SentinelOne’s Singularity XDR platform under the bonnet Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2021
CyberScotland offers centralised security resource hub
Newly launched partnership brings together security resources for individuals and organisations across Scotland Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2021
Microphones, smartphones, laptops among items stolen from BBC
A total of 105 devices have been stolen from the BBC in the past two years, some of which may have been spirited away by remote workers Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2021
2020 a record year for cyber, thanks to Covid
The UK’s cyber industry now employs close to 50,000 people and contributes billions to the economy Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Feb 2021
Vaccine passports highlight social impact of systems design
Vaccine or immunity passports are an opportunity to advance the design of trustworthy digital systems, but much more work still needs to be done Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2021
Security pros agree: We need to take a break
As many as 85% of security staff engage in leisure activities during working hours, but they have excellent reasons for doing so Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2021
Emotional intelligence, empathy increasingly valued in CISOs
The pandemic has highlighted the value of soft skills, rather than technical ones, in security Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: Towards a united state of security
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Feb 2021
The WFH ‘New Normal’ is nothing of the sort
At least, not yet. The world is still in the very abnormal grip of a pandemic, and even with widespread vaccination we will be defending ourselves against the fear of further outbreaks for months, ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: Renewed US stability may ease cyber tensions
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: Biden must address insider security threat first
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2021
Hacked Finnish therapy business collapses
Vastaamo, the Finnish psychotherapy centre whose patients were blackmailed by a cyber criminal gang, has filed for bankruptcy Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2021
Low-complexity CVEs a growing concern
Analysis of thousands of CVEs logged with NIST in 2020 reveals some unwelcome developments Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2021
Is it time to ban ransomware insurance payments?
The former head of the NCSC recently called for a dialogue over whether or not it is time to ban insurers from covering ransomware payments. Is he on the right track? Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Feb 2021
Security Think Tank: Biden’s team can make a difference on security
As US president Joe Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, we consider the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber Biden should focus on, and ask how the industry can make its voice heard Continue Reading