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Larry Ellison: Modern Security Is Just Not Good Enough
Oracle OpenWorld - Oracle founder says ‘next-generation’ protection is needed to stop ever-growing security threats as he reveals new M7 microprocessor
Intel Security To Retire McAfee SaaS Email Services
End of the line for former McAfee email security products as chip giant transitions to newer products
‘Significant’ TalkTalk Data Breach Could Affect Millions Of Customers
TalkTalk data breach is being investigated by police and ICO as company urges customers to be wary of potential identity theft
Sony Pays Out Millions In Hack Compensation
Sony agrees £5m settlement with staff after devastating Sony Pictures hack, allegedly by North Korea
Police Forces ‘Need To Do More’ To Tackle UK Cybercrime
TechUK report calls for technology industry and police to work closer together to tackle cybercrime
Bitdefender’s Mobile Security Protection Can Snap Thieves In The Act
Security firm also upgrades its mobile security platform to make it easier to access apps on multiple networks
In-App Ad Blocker Been Choice Returns To App Store
Been Choice is back on the App Store after Apple has an unexplained change of heart
Brits Believe Cyber-Attacks Are ‘Getting More Personal’
Get Safe Online report finds that despite fears over cybercrime, British consumers still lack valuable knowledge in staying safe online
Halifax, Bank Of Scotland Security Flaw Revealed
A security flaw with some online banks accounts has been exposed by a money-saving website
Intel Shines Light On Dark Web Activity
Intel shines a light on murky underworld of the cybercrime economy, where stolen data is regularly brought and sold
Microsoft Reports Rise in Government Data Requests
New Microsoft transparency website reveals rising law enforcement and US intelligence data requests
Dodgy USB Stick Kills Laptop In Seconds With 220 Volts
Researcher creates a less than subtle way of taking out any USB-equipped device
Cybercrime Is Now Britain’s Most Common Criminal Offence
Inclusion of more than seven million cyber offences pushes British crime rate up 70 percent, ONS figures reveal
Malvertising Attack Targets Daily Mail Website
Another malvertising attack emerges, this time targeting the Daily Mail and it's 'sidebar of shame'
Dridex Malware Raids £20m From UK Bank Accounts
Not as bad as Zeus? Bank accounts are being looted worldwide in malware attack, authorities warn
Online Voyeur Sentenced For Webcam Hacks
Creep alert. Stefan Rigo hacked webcams using BlackShades malware and spied on couples having sex
Cybercrime Costs Rise For British Businesses
British businesses pay increasing price for cybercrime, as attack recovery lengthens to four weeks
Cisco Takes Down £40m Ransomware Gang
Ransomware gang using Angler exploit kit to make $60m (£39m) annually has been shut down
Businesses Beware – DDoS Attacks Are On The Rise Again
DDoS attacks rise up a third in the last three months, Corero survey finds
‘Vigilante’ Malware Protects Routers Against Security Threats
Symantec researchers find malware that infects to protect
Stagefright Returns To Attack Android Audio Files
Just when you thought it was dead, Stagefright bug returns and infects audio files on Android devices
Experian Blamed After 15m T-Mobile Customer Details Are Stolen
Boss of T-Mobile US “incredibly angry” after 15 million customer details stolen from Experian server
IT Life: Keeping The Trust
Jonathan Martin from ThreatStream tells us about cybersecurity, learning from your mistakes, and the cello
When Will We Truly Take Cyber Security Seriously?
Paul Glass from law firm Taylor Wessing warns that all businesses need to ensure they have adequate cyber security protection in place
Most Businesses ‘Complacent’ Over Cyber Security Drills
Most businesses are gambling with their IT security and fail to conduct regular cyber security drills, survey reveals
Medical Equipment Vulnerable To Hackers
Is there a hacker in the hospital? MRI machines and other medical kit can be compromised by hackers, researchers warn
US And China Agree To Work Together To Fight Cybercrime
Agreement comes on last day of Chinese President Xi Jingping’s visit to US
IT Security Spending To Reach £50bn, But Human Error Is Still Main Cause Of Data Loss
Spending on security set to grow, but pesky humans still main reason for data losses in organisations
Many NHS Health Apps Leak Data, Study Finds
Many NHS-accredited health apps have poor privacy standards and don't secure customer data, study finds