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German Nuclear Plant Is ‘Riddled’ With Malware
After anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster, German nuclear plant admits widespread malware infection
Phishing ‘Behind Majority Of Data Breaches’
Verizon report reveals huge rises in human error as users continue to fall for popular scams
Spotify Denies Hack After Hundreds Of User Details Appear Online
Names, passwords among leaked details, although Spotify maintains all is fine
Anonymous Launches DDoS Attack On The KKK
Ghost Squad hackers take down key KKK website as part of its fight against "blunt racism"
Oracle Issues 136 Patches In Latest Security Update
System admins beware, as Oracle releases patches for 136 vulnerabilities across entire product range
Is Your Love Life Putting Your Data At Risk?
Gary Newe, technical director, F5 Networks, explains how individuals and companies can protect themselves from dating app disaster
Fake Social Button Plug-in Redirects To Exploit Kit, Warns Malwarebytes
Notorious Angler exploit kit is hiding as social buttons on hacked WordPress websites, says Malwarebytes
The Struggle For Both Privacy And Security
Ian McEwan, VP EMEA, Egnyte, examines the difference between privacy and security, and how we can achieve both
British Spy Agencies Have Carried Out Bulk Data Collection For Years
British intelligence agencies have been bulk collecting our personal data to a “staggering extent”
Almost All Apps Have Flaws, Trustwave Study Finds
2016 Trustwave Global Security Report reveals shocking cybercrime trends
Google Scans Six Billion Android Apps For Malware Every Day
Google looks to ease security fears surrounding Android by publishing details of threats targeting the mobile operating system in 2015
Android Users Warned Of New Mobile Malware Surge
Check Point report sees HummingBad exploits push mobile malware to new highs
Apple Calls Time On Quicktime For Windows
It’s curtains for Quicktime after Apple officially ends support, week after US government and security experts tell users to uninstall it
Security Experts: Uninstall Apple Quicktime From Windows PCs Immediately
Urgent call for Windows users to uninstall Quicktime after Apple halts security updates and retires PC version
Canadian Mounties ‘Can Decrypt’ BlackBerry Messages
Royal Canadian Mounted Police were reportedly able to read messages sent between BlackBerrys for at least a two year period and might still be able to
Box CEO Supports Apple In FBI Battle But Looks At Privacy Shield Alternatives
Box CEO Aaron Levie says there needs to be a discussion between the tech industry and authorities about digital regulation as privacy becomes hot topic
FBI Paid Hackers To Unlock San Bernardino iPhone
FBI reportedly paid “grey hat” hackers a one-off fee to crack the iPhone of a dead terrorist
BT Creates 900 Jobs To Boost Cyber Security Operations
BT wants to bolster security services for consumers, businesses and governments and hopes graduate recruitment will aid skills shortage
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Tackles Tame Badlock Flaw
Much hyped “critical” Badlock flaw tamer than first thought, and only warrants “important” label
Cyber-Attack On UK Power Sites Could Cost £442bn
Water systems and power grids all at possible risk of attack, report warns
Cybercriminals Boost Professionalism As Zero-Day Flaw Discoveries Spiral Out Of Control
The rate of zero day vulnerability discoveries doubles in 2015 from 2014, as advanced attackers exploit, stockpile and resell High-Value Vulnerabilities
Safe Harbour 2.0 Not Adequate, Says WP29 Data Watchdog
The new data sharing agreement between Europe and the US may not be adequate, leak suggests
Fake CEO Email Scam Nets Fraudsters £1.6 Billion
Email from the boss? Better check it is really from the CEO and not a lowly fraudster, warns the FBI
FBI Admits Unlocking Method Is Useless On Current iPhones
Only older iPhone models can be unlocked using current methods, FBI says, as debate rumbles on
National Childbirth Trust Hit By Major Data Breach
Details of over 15,000 expectant parents leaked, including email addresses
Biometrics Offers The ‘Perfect Balance’ Of Security And Usability
Biometrics technology has been around for a while, now it’s time to utilise it properly, Intelligent Environments CTO tells TechWeekEurope
Windows 10 Adobe Flash Critical Flaw Is Being ‘Actively Exploited’
Windows 10 users at risk as Adobe readies patch for 'critical vulnerability' that is being 'actively exploited'
White House Refuses To Support Draft Encryption Bill
Obama refuses to enter debate surrounding controversial draft bill, that will require tech firms to help crack encryption
Swipebuster Uses Open API To Identify Tinder Users
Tinder's privacy comes into question as new service lets people find out who is using the application