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ICO Warns NHS Over Ongoing Data Breaches
The ICO has censured five NHS organisations for data breaches and said it must do more to protect data
US Highlights Need For Global Cyber Security Strategy
A top US official has warned that nation states are struggling to cope with the flood of cyber attacks
Google Faces Further US Scrutiny Over ‘WiSpy’
A class action suit against Google over Street View Wi-Fi snooping has taken another step forward in the US
FBI Raids US Home Of Suspected Lulzsec Hacker
The net tightens around hacktivists, as the FBI raids the home of another suspected Lulzsec member
Skype Could Open A Can Of Worms For Microsoft
Microsoft's acquisition of Skype means it is now liable for things that most software companies never have to deal with, says Wayne Rash
‘Indestructible’ Botnet Of 4.5m Discovered
Kaspersky Labs researchers have found a botnet of more than 4.5m computers that is almost 'indestructible'
Phishing Scam Harvests Tumblr Passwords
Thousands of users have been compromised by a phishing scam on Tumblr that created fake login pages
Windows Threat Can Be Fixed Without Reinstallation
Reports that Windows Trojan Popureb requires a reinstallation of Windows are incorrect, says Microsoft
BT Awaits Court Decision Over Pirate Website Block
BT is locked in a high court appearance over whether it must block access to a file-sharing website
Symantec Compares Apple And Android Security
Symantec has analysed the security approaches in Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms
UK Smart Grid Security ‘Too Fragmented’: Study
A new study has urged the government to take a more joined-up approach to security smart grids
Lulzsec Rejoins Anonymous
The members of Lulzsec say they are continuing their activities as part of the wider Anonymous hacking group
MoD Creates Command Unit To Counter Cyber Threats
Liam Fox has created a new joint force command at the MoD to oversee cyber warfare and military intelligence
Hackers Bring Down Mastercard Site
Hactivist attack on Mastercard continues reprisals for blocking payments to WikiLeaks
IT Managers Must Embrace Their Consumer Shadow
Consumerisation has piled the pressure on IT departments to provide enterprise-level security for mobile devices, says Sophie Curtis
Consumerisation Prompts Mobile Questions
When consumer devices hit the workplace, who is responsible for their security and costs?
Microsoft: New Windows Malware Requires Re-Install
The Popureb Trojan has become so clever that removing it requires a fresh install of Windows
Northrop Grumman Fends Off Advanced Attacks
Northrop Grumman says it has been repelling advanced threats seeking sensitive data for several years
Court Date As Hollywood Seeks BT Injunction
Hollywood studios want the High Court to force BT to block access to a file-sharing website
Lulzsec Hacking Suspect Cleary Released On Bail
Hacker suspect Ryan Cleary has been released on bail under curfew, after his mother made a plea in court
Alleged Lulzsec Hacker Cleary ‘Has Asperger’s’
Ryan Cleary remains in custody despite being diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and agoraphobia
Security Firm Offers Facebook-Sitting Security Service
An Essex-based security firm is offering to post fake updates on Facebook and Twitter while clients are on holiday
Hackers Expose Tony Blair’s National Insurance Number
Hacker splinter group Team Poison has released former Prime Minister Blair's adress book online
Thank You LulzSec, You Gave As Much As You Took
Lulz Security's reign of terrier-like hacking has done the security industry a favour by showing how frail privacy really is, says Eric Doyle
Study Exposes Security Ignorance At Home
New surveys have shown how end users have out-of-date, misconceived ideas about Internet safety
Lulzsec Scuttles Off The Hacking Scene
The Lulz Security hacking group has disbanded. Its 50 days of mayhem were up - or maybe the heat was on
Apple Issues Massive Security Patch To Fix 39 Bugs
Apple has released a massive security update to fix 39 vulnerabilities across Mac OS X and Mac apps
Low-Level Malware, Not APTs, Worry IT Professionals
Security professionals are more concerned about malware and spyware than “advanced persistent threats”
Lulzsec Is Poisoning Anarchism And Whistleblowing
WikiLeaks exposed information and Anonymous attacked copyright moguls. Peter Judge asks, what is Lulzsec's justification?