Tools including retail banking apps fail to take appropriate precautions to stop their software and systems from being hacked, researchers discover
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Okta Launches Hybrid Cloud Identity Management
At its Oktane19 conference, the cloud identity management firm also launches a new service for securing access to critical enterprise servers
ICO Calls On Facebook To Prove It’s Sincere On Regulation
If Facebook is truly in favour of stronger social media rules, it should revisit its appeal of last year's £500,000 fine over the Cambridge Analytica leak, says information commissioner
Hackers Swipe Card Data From Planet Hollywood Parent
More than 2 million card details went up for sale online in February, following a hack that began in May of last year
Facebook’s Call For Regulation Meets With Scepticism
As political pressure mounts, Mark Zuckerberg calls for a common regulatory framework covering issues such as harmful content, misinformation and privacy
Industrial Control Systems Suffer Rising Cyberattacks – Kaspersky Lab
Almost one in two industrial computers worldwide subjected to malicious cyber activity, Kaspersky Lab warns
Nearly Half European Businesses Lack Robust Cyber Defence – Study
Kaspersky Lab study also shows majority feel that attackers are rarely caught and brought to justice
Asus Servers Hijacked To Push Malware To Customers
Taiwanese PC maker pushes malware out to customers via automatic software update tool
Ransomware Attack Costs Norsk Hydro $40m
Ouch! Hefty cost of ransomware attack prompts experts to warn companies to check their insurance policies
European Parliament Backs Controversial Copyright Reform
The vote brings in sweeping reforms intended to ensure publishers and content creators are compensated for material used online, but critics fear unintended consequences
Apple Takes On Media Giants, Banks In Services Push
The Apple TV+ streaming service focuses on original content, while Apple also launches paid gaming and news services – and a credit card
Study Of Pre-Installed Android Software Finds Privacy ‘Wild West’
Pre-installed apps collect a wide range of information and send it to remote servers with little oversight or control, finds independent research
Banking Sector Leads UK To Top Five In Security Spending This Year
Meanwhile, worldwide security staff shortages are set to drive spending on managed security services to £10.7bn in 2019
EU To Propose Europe-Wide Plan On Huawei And 5G Security Risks
Recommendations would see member states work together on pan-EU 5G rules – while disregarding US' call for an outright ban on Chinese suppliers
Facebook Stored Millions Of Passwords Unprotected
Oh dear. 600 million passwords stored in plain text with no encryption, social network admits
Police Federation Confirms Ransomware Breach
Association of police officers in England and Wales confirms it is the latest to suffer ransomware attack
Aluminium Maker Hydro Goes Old School After Ransomware Attack
Huge Norwegian aluminium producer switches to 'manual operations' after damaging ransomware attack
New Mirai Variant Targets Enterprise Networks
Researchers warn businesses to be vigilant as notorious IoT botnet looks to take over enterprise devices
Germany Launches 5G Auction Amidst Huawei Row
Multi-billion-euro auction goes ahead in spite of a legal challenge by operators over service requirements and US pressure to ban Chinese equipment vendors from next-generation networks
Microsoft Extends Windows Defender Application Guard To Chrome, Firefox
Third-party browsers now compatible with Microsoft's secure browsing system – but sandboxed sessions still run in Edge
German States Approve Criminal Law Targeting Dark Web Infrastructure
The proposal would hand prison sentences to those whose dark web platforms are used for criminal purposes
Windows 7 Users At Risk From ‘Serious Bug’, Google Warns
Millions of PCs still at risk from vulnerability that is being actively exploited by criminals
Poll: UK Critical Infrastructure Attack ‘Likely This Year’
Infosecurity Europe poll highlights growing unease about risks to UK infrastructure as physical and online security issues converge
Researchers Hack Third-Party Car Alarms To Take Control Of Vehicles
Simple trick could have allowed attackers to take over an account, enabling vehicles to be stolen or even hijacked while driving
Vodafone Says Banning Huawei Would Cost UK Its 5G Lead
A complete ban on Huawei from UK 5G networks would mean ripping out existing 4G gear at a cost of 'hundreds of millions', operator warns
Huawei Files Lawsuit Against US Government Over Security Ban
The move is Huawei's most aggressive yet in efforts to fight back against US allegations it poses a national security threat to the West
Zuckerberg Announces ‘Privacy-Focused’ Future For Facebook
Facebook chief says the company is building a 'privacy-focused platform', as it prepares to integrate WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram
Singapore Health Hackers Identified By Symantec
Hacking group that inflicted Singapore with its worst ever cyber attack, has been identified by Symantec
Telecom Sector Needs Agreed Cybersecurity Standards – Huawei
Chinese networking giant calls for cybersecurity standards agreement as it opens Brussels facility
Facebook Allows Two-Factor Authentication Phone Number Search
Another Facebook privacy worry as it emerges that platform links authentication phone number with user profile