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TalkTalk Hackers Stole 1.2m Names, Emails, Phone Numbers
TalkTalk says scale of data theft less than thought, but hackers still get more than 20,000 bank account details in cyber attack
Android Malware Poses As Microsoft Word Document
Android users beware! New malware disguises itself as Word document, but steals messages and other data
Police Hit Users Of DroidJack Malware
Authorities raid homes across Europe of users of Android smartphone tracking malware DroidJack
Second Teenager Arrested In Connection With TalkTalk Hack
Police arrest 16-year-old in London on suspicion of offences under the Computer Misuse Act as TalkTalk investigation continues
British Gas Customer Logins Published Online
Customer logins for British Gas customers published online as company reportedly denies system breach
Porn Poses Biggest Threat To Mobile Devices
New study reveals mobile attacks are more vicious than ever, with pornography the leading attack vector
Intel Security Sets Its Sights on Use-Case-Driven Technology
Intel Security, which announced an updated endpoint security product and new active response technology, is redefining its leadership and direction
ICO Reassures Firms After Data ‘Safe Harbour’ Ruling
“Don't panic” ICO tells British firms after data sharing deal with US is torpedoed by top Euro court
Marks & Spencer Website Suspended After Customer Data Breach
Not a hack! “Technical difficulties" blamed for exposing customer details to other website users
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
Are Banks Failing To Keep Customers Safe Online?
Kaspersky Labs survey finds that a third of banks aren’t providing a secure connection for their customer’s transactions
Fear Of Hacks Crippling Business
IT departments are struggling to get the most out of mobile technology due to fear of data breaches
Hacked CCTV Cameras Used To Launch DDoS
The attack drew on hundreds of compromised hundreds of Internet-connected CCTV cameras accessible using their default passwords
Boy Arrested In Northern Ireland Over TalkTalk Hack
TalkTalk has insisted it had adequate security in place as it downplays the seriousness of the breach
Larry Ellison – Security Is Our Number One Focus
Oracle OpenWorld: Major shift in computing industry is making everyone rethink their needs, Oracle CTO says
Judge Dismisses Wikimedia’s Anti-Surveillance Case Against NSA
Civil liberties organisations argue decision ignores evidence of indiscriminate NSA spying
Barclays ‘Recovering’ From Weekend System Outage
A technical glitch that coincided with planned maintenance left customers unable to access cash
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
The New ‘Triple As’ And How To Be ‘Every-Ready’ For Security Breaches
Ramses Gallego, security strategist and evangelist, Dell Software, explains how companies can use IAM and Network Security tools to increase security ratings
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
10 Ways To Maximise Your security And Compliance Investment
Kevin Foster, testing services manager, MTI Technology, explains how to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to security
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
Trend Micro Acquires HP TippingPoint
Trend Micro says the move will combine next-generation IPS with top class breach detection
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
Two-Thirds Of Enterprises Failing To Meet Data Control Best Practices
IDC study reveals many companies ae falling behind at keeping their corporate information protected
UK Workers Fail ‘Cyber IQ’ Test
ESET study reveals British workers are dangerously lacking in cyber awareness
Facebook Introduces Gov’t Attack Warning
Affected users should 'ideally' consider wiping or replacing affected devices