Security

Nearly All Cloud Breaches Down To Humans – Kaspersky Lab

We pesky humans are responsible for 90 percent of cloud data breaches, with social engineering a major concern

6 years ago

UK Could Delay 5G Rollout Because Of Security Concerns – Minister

Mike Pompeo warns the UK that Margaret Thatcher would have taken a much firmer line to using Huawei kit

6 years ago

Hackers Steal $41m In Bitcoins From Binance Exchange

Major crypto-currency exchange is hacked, but wners pledge to cover the millions stolen in the cyber heist

6 years ago

Israel Hits Back At Hamas Cyber Attack With Airstrike

Ultimate cyber defence? Israeli warplanes stop attempted Hamas cyber attack, with airstrike that 'removed' its HQ

6 years ago

Facebook Deletes More Russian-Linked Accounts

Social network says 97 accounts from Russia were responsible for 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour'

6 years ago

Build 2019: Windows 10 Moves Toward Password-Free Future With FIDO2 Certification

The move makes Microsoft's 800 million active Windows 10 devices compatible with the WebAuthn standard for online biometric authentication

6 years ago

Linux 5.1 Adds Security, Memory Improvements

Latest kernel adds SafeSetID security module, support for using persistent memory as RAM and other essential features

6 years ago

Build 2019: Microsoft Releases Managed Business Blockchain Service

Azure Blockchain Services is integrated with Azure and with Microsoft's developer tools

6 years ago

Prague Summit Calls For Tighter 5G Security Rules

The summit does not single out Huawei, but calls for restrictions that take state influence into account

6 years ago

Mozilla Rolls Out Emergency Fix After Firefox Disables Add-Ons En Masse

A certificate used to validate extensions expired at midnight on Friday, causing most add-ons to immediately stop working

6 years ago

HMRC Begins Deleting Voice ID Data Of 5 Million Users

Regulators found tax authority had given 'little or no consideration' to data protection when setting up its biometric service

6 years ago

SAP Flaw Leaves 50,000 Companies Vulnerable

New exploits targeting SAP business applications released in a public forum, warn security researchers

6 years ago

Citrix Admits Hackers Had System Access For Six Months

Firm only found out it's core internal systems had been hacked after the FBI contacted them

6 years ago

Most US, UK Firms Admit Major Security Breach In Past Two Years

Unprepared businesses...alarming scale of security breaches at US and UK firms revealed in new report from 1E

6 years ago

Government Proposes New IoT Security Laws

New law to ensure basic cyber security features would be implemented in all Internet-connected products

6 years ago

Vodafone Found Security Flaws In Huawei Kit

One of Huawei's biggest supporters admits it found security flaws in its telecom equipment a decade ago

6 years ago

Warning About Chrome Flaw In Address Bar

Researcher finds simple exploit in Chrome for mobile that could be used to launch phishing attacks

6 years ago

China Tells UK Not To Discriminate Against Huawei

Chinese ambassador urges UK to make decisions independently and not discriminate against particular firms

6 years ago

Most US Businesses Will Pay After Ransomware Attack

Study finds disappointing admission that most small to medium businesses will pay up after ransomware attack

6 years ago

NCSC Won’t Automatically Share Breach Info With Watchdog

Not a snitch. GQHC agency promises not to share breach information with watchdog unless victim gives permission

6 years ago

Second Hand Drives On eBay Still Hold Personal Data

Report reveals worryingly amounts of personal data still held on second hand drives for sale

6 years ago

GCHQ To Work With Banks To Thwart Fraud, Cyber Attacks

British intelligence joins the fight against bank fraud and cyber attacks as it seeks to work more closely with businesses

6 years ago

UK To Allow Huawei Limited Access To 5G Network – Report

Chinese maker will supply 5G equipment, but will be banned from 'core' areas of the British 5G network

6 years ago

European Parliament Approves ‘Big Brother’ Database

Critics say plans to link together existing identity databases across the EU may break Europe's own data protection laws

6 years ago

China ‘Delays’ Enforcement Of Data Law As Trade Talks Continue

Chinese regulators are reportedly looking to avoid a fresh confrontation with US companies amidst sensitive trade negotiations

6 years ago

Tesla Investigates As Model S Bursts Into Flames In Shanghai

The car was gutted by a fire that began whilst it was stationary in a parking garage, firefighters said

6 years ago

Most Hacked Passwords Revealed By NCSC

Riskiest passwords to use revealed by UK cybersecurity agency, includes "123456" and "password"

6 years ago

Oracle Warns Users Of Critical Security Flaws

The firm fixed nearly 300 bugs across its products, saying many were at risk of being actively exploited

6 years ago

CIA Alleges Huawei Accepted Funds From Chinese Military

The allegations from the US' intelligence agency are the latest to pile pressure on Huawei in the West

6 years ago

WannaCry ‘Hero’ Marcus Hutchins Pleads Guilty To FBI Malware Charges

British malware researcher, 24, plead guilty to two of the FBI's charges in exchange for authorities dropping the other eight

6 years ago