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From Fiction To Reality: Tackling The Cyber Threats Of 2015
Kaspersky Labs UK&I general manager Kirill Slavin warns that cybercriminals are already exploiting new technology
Microsoft Azure Key Vault Gets Secure With CloudLink
SecureVM integrated into Key Vault, promises 'complete and singular control' of security policy
What New Year’s Resolutions Should Chief Security Officers Be Making?
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, but what plans should CSOs be making this year? Here are some great suggestions along with top tips on how to see them through
Pro-Russian Hackers Boast Of German Website Attack
Hacker group claims to have hit websites of Angela Merkel and the German legislature among others
Gemalto finalises SafeNet acquisition for $890m
International digital security vendor Gemalto has let the ink dry on its acquisition of SafeNet, a specialist in data protection.
North Korea Hack On Sony Was ‘Sloppy’, Says FBI Director
FBI Director reiterates North Korea as the Sony hack culprit because they failed to cover their tracks
Christmas Presents Threaten Your Business, Warns EY
January hangovers could be the least of CSOs’ headaches, according to a new warning from Ernst & Young on the threat employees’ Christmas gadget gifts pose.
What We Learned From The Moonpig Website Bug
How should companies respond to vulnerability discoveries and do they have an ethical obligation to protect customer data?
Cyber-Attacks Actually Declined During Black Friday Weekend, IBM Study Finds
The largest shopping weekend of the year—Black Friday to Cyber Monday—does not necessarily bring more cyber-attacks, study says
Sony Boss Dismisses Financial Impact Of Hack
Sony's CEO doesn't envisage a significant financial impact from notorious hack, despite the damage
UK Bitcoin Exchange Suspends Services After Losing Almost £3.5m In Hack
Bitstamp says it will honour in full all bitcoins stored with them prior to the breach
Google Exposes Windows 8.1 Security Flaw
Google is criticised for publishing a flaw in in Windows 8.1 that could allow an attacker to give themselves admin privileges
Developer Says Moonpig’s Website Architect Should Be Shot Or Waterboarded
Is someone telling porkies? Serious flaw allegedly found in Moonpig's website - but the greetings card firm says customer data has always been safe
How One UK Retailer Upped Its Online Transaction Game
Liberty Games needed to provide its global customer base with the assurance that their transactions would be safe and fraud-free
More Government Services Sign Up For Identity Verification Scheme
Eleven government digital services are to begin trials of GOV.UK Verify by March, following initial reliability problems
CES 2015: Sony Chief Condemns Cyber-Assault
Sony's Hirai has praised staff for standing up to hackers, as North Korea responds angrily to US sanctions
Rethinking Mobile Security
For the enterprise, the top priority for mobile security is protecting corporate data. InformationWeek noted in the 2014 Mobile Security Survey that 72% of organizations are concerned about data loss. These concerns are especially pert ...
75 Percent Of Tor Hidden Site Traffic Involves Child Abuse Images
New study aims to find types of hidden sites on Tor, but warns against drawing too many conclusions
Nuclear Plant Discovers Worm Infection
Malware has been discovered in a device connected to the control systems of a nuclear power plant in South Korea
Lizard Squad Hacker Arrested In London
A man linked to the Lizard Squad has been arrested amid reports of a second arrest in Finland
How Do Online Businesses Gain The Amazon Trust Factor?
Advertorial: Online businesses can struggle to convince new customers to trust them with their precious payment data. But a well known brand can bridge this trust gap
Hacker Clones Fingerprint From Photograph
A hacker claims to have 'cloned' the fingerprint of a German politician using a humble photograph
Google Gmail Block Continues In China
China's Great Firewall reportedly blocks access to Gmail, but the Chinese media blame Google for the disruption
‘The Interview’ Makes $15m Online Over Christmas Weekend
The controversial Sony Pictures film made nearly as much online as was expected from the planned cinematic release
Sony Restores PlayStation Network Following Christmas Hacker Disruption
The online gaming networks of Sony and Microsoft were unavailable on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day after they were targeted by hackers
Apple Joins Online Release Of Controversial Sony Film
Sony, Google, Microsoft and now Apple have released The Interview online, with a few US cinemas participating in a theatrical release over the Christmas weekend
What Should Chief Security Officers Ask Santa For This Christmas?
It’s the one time of the year when chief security officers can ask Santa for a little bit of help. But what exactly should they be asking for? Here are a few suggestions
What Should IT Managers Ask Santa For This Christmas?
It's the one time of the year when CIOs can ask Santa for a little bit of help. But what exactly should they be asking for? Here are a few suggestions
German Steelworks Physically Damaged By Cyber Attack
A blast furnace in Germany suffers “massive damage” after a cyber attack on its computer network