Security play part of a number of product announcements from cloud specialist Citrix
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Microsoft Will Snap-Up Cyber Security Firm Hexadite For £77m
Redmond will likely use the acquisition to boost AI-based security in its software portfolio
Biometric Bypasses Highlights Necessity For AI Smarts In Security
OPINION: Biometric hacking could pave the way for smarter AI-centric security
Government Wants Power To Demand Tech Giants Release Encrypted Data
The Technical Capability Notices are to be submitted to ministers for approval
Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner Tricked By Chaos Computer Club Hacker Group
Chaos Computer Club once again demonstrate how biometric security is far from infallible
Cisco Threat Defense Service Looks To Secure IoT Devices
Security platform focuses on segmenting connected devices to help defend against growing IoT cyber threats
Netgear Routers Now Collecting Data On Users’ Networks
Users must opt out of the data collection, which includes the IP and MAC addresses of devices connected to the network
ENISA Position Paper Pushes ‘Trust Label’ For IoT Devices
ENISA is pushing forward with a proposed scheme that would mandate a basic level of security for all Internet-connected devices
Android Malware Used To Rob Russian Bank Customers
The Cron hacking gang used malicious apps and software to infect a million Android smartphones
Election 2017: Conservatives Make ‘Fast Changing Tech’ And Security Key Priorities
GE2017: Tories want the UK to be the best place to start a digital business and promise to make the online world as safe as the offline
Home Office Consultation Focuses On Biometric Law Enforcement Devices
The consultation aims to engage with industry ahead of planned procurement for police fingerprint devices, software and frontline systems
BT Branded Email Scam Aims To Exploit WannaCry Ransomware Fears
The phishing scam is piggy-backing onto WannaCry warnings
Zomato, DocuSign Breaches Reveal Common Security Risks
ANALYSIS: WannaCry ransomware worm outbreak isn't the only cybersecurity incident that users need to worry about, as a pair of breaches at Zomato and DocuSign show
North Korea’s Unit 180 Hacking Cell Accused Of Major Cyber Attacks
Major hack attacks appear to be a money making exercise for North Korea's regime
LastPass Can Now Store Two-Factor Authentication Keys In The Cloud
The company argues there's no additional security risk to doing so, as long as they have 2FA turned on for LastPass itself
EternalRocks Worm Exploits 7 NSA Hacking Tools
Cyber security researchers have identified a potential WannaCry successor
Researchers Release WannaCry Decryption Tool
Users may be able to recover files without paying a ransom using a tool that searches a system's memory to recover the decryption key
HSBC Voice Recognition ID System Tricked By Twins
Biometric security may not be a secure as its made out to be
Botnets Target FCC Website Over Net Neutrality, Researchers Say
Researchers claim bots are spamming US regulator website over net neutrality rule change proposal
Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal Aims To Provide Enterprises With A Single Source To a Wealth Of Cyber Security Data
The portal aims to provide security teams with the latest data on cyber threats
Disney Refuses To Pay Hacker Ransom To Prevent Early Release of Pirates Of The Caribbean Movie
Hackers appear to have chosen the wrong company to try and extort
How One Security Reseacher Stopped WannaCry Ransomware Attack
WannaCry can be stopped but its impact has been felt worldwide
DocuSign Suffers Data Breach, Customers Targeted With Phishing Emails
DocuSign has warned users to immediately delete any unexpected communications
Apple Fixes Dozens Of Serious MacOS, iOS Flaws
The patches for iOS, macOS and other software include fixes for a bug that could allow a malicioud ebook to take over a device
WannaCry Malware Outbreak ‘Linked To North Korea’ Claim Google Security Researchers, Kaspersky And Symantec
Code similarities indicate WannaCry ransomware may have been developed by North Korea-linked Lazarus Group
Trump’s Cyber Security Executive Order Is A Good First Step
Executive Order includes efforts to modernise IT systems and protect critical infrastructure
Microsoft President Slams NSA, Calls For Unity Following ‘WannaCrypt’ Ransomware Attacks
Fallout from WannaCrypt attacks continues as Microsoft publicly calls out NSA for stockpiling security vulnerabilities
NHS Ransomware Attack Needs To Be A Wake Up Call For Government IT
OPINION: Legacy systems leave critical public infrastructure vulnerable to the dark side of the Internet
Barts NHS Suffers Another IT Outage Due To Cyber Attack That’s Spreading Across London Hospitals
SOURCES: The cyber attack looks to be ransomware based
Eugene Kaspersky Rejects Russian Government Links, Champions Cybersecurity Skills
Eugene Kaspersky also sees AI as having a role in cyber security, though human level intelligence is a way off