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Why Passwords Still Have A Huge Role To Play In Cybersecurity
ANALYSIS: Despite its flaws, the password’ legacy means it still has a place in the cyber-crime battle argues ZoneFox CEO Jamie Graves
UK Wants Frictionless Post-Brexit Data Sharing Agreement With EU
Government says its essential for the future of digital economy and law enforcement that the UK and EU have a robust data sharing mechanism
The True Cost of Ransomware Is Much More Than Just the Ransom
ANALYSIS: While the FBI has one set of numbers for the financial impact of ransomware, new figures shows the impact to be significantly higher
Law Lessons: What EU GDPR & NIS Directive Mean For Your Business
James Castro-Edwards, Partner and Head of Data Protection Law at Wedlake Bell, gives a law lesson on the implications of GDPR and NIS Directive and what to do now
Gmail iOS App Gets Auto-Phishing Protection
Google extends Gmail phishing protection to iPhone users
WannaCry ‘Hero’ Pleads Not Guilty To Kronos Malware Charges
Marcus Hutchins, who helped stop the WannaCry attack, rejects six charges of helping to create and spread the Kronos banking malware
Pwned By Your Possessions: Is IoT Worth The Trade-Off?
ANALYSIS: The IoT brings with a lot of security risks with it. Ethical hacker Ken Munro asks whether having your toothbrush connected to the Internet is worth it
Poll: What Is Your Biggest Cybersecurity Concern?
Cybersecurity is never far from the IT conversation, but what do you fear the most?
TalkTalk Is Fined £100,000 For Data Protection Act Breach
ICO says TalkTalk didn't do enough to stop criminals in Indian call centre from accessing huge amounts of customer data
Tech Quiz: Privacy And Prying Eyes
Ever feel like someone's watching you? Take our privacy quiz!
The Evolution Of Identity: Problem Passwords And Burgeoning Biometrics
OPINION: Passwords are yesterday's technology, biometrics are the future, argues Experian's head of identity and fraud
Silicon Readers Back Decision To Kill Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash support will end, but just how many of our readers think it should stick around - at least for now?
Security Panel: Will Threat Of Fines For Poor Cybersecurity Have An Impact?
Experts give their views to news that 'essential infrastructure' operators could be fined if service is disrupted due to poor cybersecurity
Businesses Face Fines If Cyberattack Causes ‘Essential’ Service Outage
'Essential' infrastructure operators could be fined £17 million or 4 percent of global turnover if they suffer an outage because of insufficient security
Experts Warn Of Rise In ‘Steganography’ Attacks Using Code Hidden In Dodgy Images
Researchers at Kaspersky Labs note rise in steganography techniques, which are difficult to detect, but claim protection will improve
New UK Data Protection Bill Gives Brits More Power And Makes More Demands Of Business
Businesses could face huge fines or criminal charges as individuals are given opportunity to withdraw consent for data, under proposed laws
Home Secretary Set For Encryption Showdown With US Tech Giants
Amber Rudd travels to the US with warning that tech firms must do more to tackle extremist content and that 'real people' don't need encryption
DefCon: Robot Cracks Combination Safe In 30 Minutes
A cheap robot has been used by a team of hackers to crack a safe in around half an hour, demonstrating the efficiency of machines over humans.
Antivirus Software Cloud Use Exposes Customers To Data Exfiltration
Research at Black Hat contends that at least four antivirus companies’ products use cloud sandboxes that could be exploited by malware
Google Spots And Squashes Lipizzan Android Spyware
The spyware appears to be the product of a cyber arms group
Poll: Is It Time To Retire Adobe Flash?
Adobe is retiring Flash, but will you lament or rejoice at its passing? Vote now!
Retiring Adobe Flash Will Make the Web More Secure—Eventually
ANALYSIS: Adobe’s decision to retire Flash will bring complications for businesses that haven’t already upgraded but it will also make the web more secure
Microsoft Offers $250,000 For Security Flaws In Expanded Windows Bug Bounty Program
Big rewards are on offer for people who spot flaws in Windows 10
Black Hat, DefCon 2017 Security Conferences To Reveal New Threats
Annual week of security conferences in Las Vegas gets underway as researchers prepare to detail all manner of threats that put the connected world at risk
Kaspersky Free Antivirus Software Arrives In The UK In October
Kaspersky celebrates 20th birthday by releasing free antivirus it claims will boost the protection of all customers
Adobe Flash Support To End In 2020
Adobe Flash is set to die in 2020 as company turns its attention to developing next generation open web standards
Apple Updates iOS And macOS Security Ahead Of Black Hat
Among the updates issued by Apple this month is one for the Broadpwn bug that was already patched by Google in the July Android update
Researchers Uncover Lucrative ‘Stantinko’ Adware Campaign
The malware is highly resilient and has largely managed to avoid detection
Tech Quiz: Biometric Technology & Security
Biometrics are taking over and technology is becoming more personalised, but what do you know?