Security

EU-US Privacy Shield Heads Into First Annual Review

The controversial pact faces its first test, as data protection policies under the new US administration spur European criticism

7 years ago

BT Opens First Cybersecurity Hub Outside UK In Australia

BT opens first cybersecurity R&D hub outside the UK, claiming it wants to tap into talent in Sydney and New…

7 years ago

Avast CCleaner Utility ‘Installed Malware’ For One Month

The popular utility CCleaner was apparently accessed by hackers and made to distribute malware during the month to mid-September, researchers…

7 years ago

Vevo Hackers Release Then Delete 3TB Of Internal Files

The white-hat hacking group OurMine said it released the files after a Vevo employee allegedly told them, 'f-- off, you…

7 years ago

iOS 11: Apple To Reject ‘Antivirus’ Software From The App Store

Apple updates privacy and quality guidelines for developers ahead of the iOS 11 launch this week

7 years ago

Quantum Computing Poses Risks To Cryptography And Bitcoin

The coming era of quantum computing will require new technologies and approaches to keep cryptography secure

7 years ago

Equifax Confirms 400,000 UK Consumers Affected By Huge US Data Breach

Equifax says UK systems not breached but due to process error, Brits' data was stored on hacked US servers

7 years ago

IT LIFE: Jason Hart, Gemalto CTO Data Protection

Jason Hart guides us through his career in IT, his love of the enigma machine and why he would turn…

7 years ago

US Government Orders All Departments To Remove Kaspersky Products

But Kaspersky Lab says the allegations are 'completely unfounded' and 'no credible evidence has been presented' for the ban

7 years ago

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Gives More Control Over Privacy & App Permissions

Microsoft makes moves to improve Windows 10 reputation for privacy in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

7 years ago

Micro Focus Touts Expanded Security Portfolio After HPE Deal

After absorbing HPE Software assets, Micros Focus touts its expanded security offerings

7 years ago

Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Tackles 82 Security Flaws, Including One Zero-Day

Large number of patches from Microsoft this month, as Adobe warns of five critical issues

7 years ago

‘BlueBorne’ Flaw Poses Serious Risk To Bluetooth Devices

BlueBorne attack vector requires no user interaction, and is spread via the air to make it even more contagious

7 years ago

World Cup 2018: England Players To Avoid Public Wi-Fi As FA Seeks FIFA Cybersecurity Assurance

FA fears Fancy Bears or other hackers could steal sensitive data and has written to FIFA

7 years ago

Google To Add ‘Man-In-The-Middle’ Warning To Chrome In December

The Chrome browser is to get a new 'Safe Browsing' feature that warns users when programs are intercepting their web…

7 years ago

The Dark Web: How Does The Internet’s Underbelly Work And What Does It Really Hide?

IN-DEPTH: The Dark Web has a sinister reputation but how does it work and can it actually be a force…

7 years ago

All Android Versions Except Oreo Affected By ‘Critical’ Security Flaw

The 'high-severity' bug could allow malicious apps to take over a device by drawing a false window - but Android…

7 years ago

Best Buy Drops Kaspersky Lab Products Amidst National Security Concerns

The move follows US government allegations that Kaspersky Lab's products could be used to carry out 'nefarious activities against the…

7 years ago

Researcher Finds Two ‘Serious’ Security Flaws In HMRC Website

Both of the bugs could have allowed an attacker to access or modify a user's tax details using specially crafted…

7 years ago

Security Panel: What Can Businesses Learn From Equifax Data Breach?

Cybersecurity experts discuss the Equifax data breach, how it could have been handled better and what it means for organisations

7 years ago

Equifax Hack Exposes Personal Data Of 143 Million People

Shares plunge in credit reporting firm after massive data breach of the personal data of half the US population

7 years ago

Teachers Warn Students ‘Can Hack Into School Servers’

Half of UK teachers feel their IT knowledge is dwarfed by that of their pupils, a study by Sophos has…

7 years ago

DolphinAttack Exposes Speech Recognition Software Vulnerability

Siri, Alexa and Google Now can be used to hack and control smart devices, including connected cars.

7 years ago

Lenovo Gets £2.7m Fine For Pre-Loading Superfish Adware On PCs

Lenovo is hit with fine and conditions in settlement with US authorities after it was determined Superfish harmed consumers

7 years ago

Debate: Do Passwords Have A Future In Cybersecurity?

VOTE: Passwords are much maligned but still widely used. What does the future hold? Read the views from our experts…

7 years ago

Insider Threat ‘Contributes’ To Growing Number Of Critical Infrastructure Attacks

IBM X-Force researchers find hackers are increasingly exploiting insiders for attacks on industrial control systems

7 years ago

Dragonfly Hackers ‘Could Plunge Europe Into Darkness’

Power outages...Hacker group has infiltrated energy firms and could turn off the lights across continent, according to Symantec

7 years ago

UK Universities ‘Hit By Hundreds’ Of Cyber-Intrusions In Past Year

The intrusions were aimed at stealing research into technologies including missiles and healthcare on behalf of nation-states or to put…

7 years ago

Instagram CTO Confirms Security Flaw Has Leaked Millions Of Account Details

Instagram API flaw affects more than just celebrities, Facebook-owned site admits

7 years ago

Data On ‘Millions’ Of Time Warner Cable Customers Leaked

Time Warner Cable customers are the latest to be affected by the exposure of sensitive personal data on misconfigured cloud…

7 years ago