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Thousands Of Disney+ Customers Hacked – Report
Subscribers of the newly launched streaming service from the house of mouse say their accounts have been hacked
Intel Criticised For Removing Older Support Downloads
Users with older hardware components may be out of luck as Intel culls software drivers and BIOS updates for out-of-service components
Public Charging Stations Can Steal Data, Warn Officials
'Juice jacking' criminals are exploiting USB charging stations at airports, hotels and shopping centres to install malware
Making Sense of Big Data
Data is your business’s most precious commodity. Finding value and actionable insight in Big Data are vital components of all successful enterprises
Facebook iOS App Bug Turns On Camera
Privacy alert. Facebook users complain that the social network's iOS app turns on the cameras found on Apple iPads and iPhones
Labour Party Claims It Was Hit By Large-Scale Cyberattack
Weeks before the general election, the Labour Party claims its systems have been subjected to a cyberattack
Nvidia Patches High-Risk Flaws In Windows Drivers
Nvidia's GeForce Experience also affected by locally exploitable flaws, which could allow code execution, escalation of privilege or denial of service
Gartner Sees Rise In IT Spending Next Year
IT spending in Europe and worldwide seen coming out of slump in 2020 as currency pressure eases – and firms rush to buy into the cloud
OpenText Acquires Carbonite For £1.1bn
Cash deal sees OpenText expand its cloud business while adding Carbonite's data protection and end-point offerings to its own security range
Google Calls In Security Firms To Help Scan Play Store Apps
ESET, Lookout and Zimperium to help scan Android apps before their publication on Google Play Store as malware continues to spread on the platform
Morrisons Tells Supreme Court It Is Not Liable For Breach
Not our fault. Supermarket tells Supreme Court it was not liable for 2014 hack of staff payroll data
Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant Unlocked Via Laser
“Alexa, unlock the front door!” Researchers warn they can remotely control digital assistants and smart speakers
US, Taiwan Hold Joint Cyberwarfare Exercise
Stimulation drill involves Taiwan and US experts, amid cyber threats from North Korea and China
Inside Knowledge: IoT Data Collection and Analysis
IoT can enable businesses to collect vast quantities of data. Analysing that information is critical to deliver the actionable insight enterprises need to ensure their IoT deployments meet their defined strategic planning.
Researchers Release Decryptor Tool For ‘Paradise’ Ransomware
Paradise 'ransomware-as-a-service' latest to be hacked by security researchers, who have released keys for most of its dozens of variants
US Promises Huawei Licences Coming ‘Shortly’
Licences allowing US firms to circumvent national security blacklist are 'forthcoming very shortly' as end of temporary reprieve looms
The Business of IoT
Business and industry are being transformed, as IoT takes shape. In this new environment, IoT heralds a new era of intelligent connections every enterprise can embrace. The business of IoT is the creation of a new connected ecosystem e ...
WhatsApp Hack Targetted Senior Government Officials
Hack of WhatsApp more sinister than first thought, with high-profile government and military officials of US allies targetted
Indian Confirms Nuclear Power Station Hack
Well that's a tad worrying...India confirms its newest nuclear power plant has suffered cyberattack
IoT Security: The Internet of Threats?
With billions of connected devices, IoT will deliver a new data-rich environment. However, will this new space be safe and secure?
Smart City: How IoT Creates Intelligent Built Environments
IoT coupled with 5G are the key foundations onto which the smart city will be built. From transport to personalised services, a data-rich environment is taking shape
Georgia Suffers Huge Cyberattack
Thousands of websites in Georgia have been hacked and defaced with pictures of the former President
Intelligent Living: The Smart Home and IoT
As IoT expands, one area where this technology will have the most profound impact will be in the home
City Of Johannesburg Threatened With Ransomware Data Release
Ransomware attackers threaten to release data that is said to include passwords and finance information
Samsung Patches Fingerprint Flaw With Galaxy S10
Update to fix problems with Samsung's fingerprint recognition feature as phone giant urges users to apply patch
NCSC Points To National Security Threats From Russia, China
Russia, China, Iran and North Korea pose 'strategic national security threats to the UK', boss of NCSC warns
Equifax Used Default ‘Admin’ Password, Lawsuit Alleges
Lawsuit alleges Equifax failed to take the most basic security precautions that resulted in highly damaging breach in 2017
Bletchley Park Could Host Institute Of Technology
Plans submitted for tech teaching centre for 1,100 students on historic Bletchley Park site
Avast Confirms “Extremely Sophisticated” Hack
State sponsored actor? Security vendor admits it has been targetted by sophisticated cyberespionage campaign