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Adobe Patches 34 More Bugs In Flash
Adobe's August Patch Tuesday update provides fixes for 34 identified Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
Digital Platforms To Be Included In EU Cybersecuity Law
Search engines, social networks and e-commerce websites will have to comply with EU security measures
New Techniques Could Prevent Use-After-Free Exploits: Black Hat
The single most pervasive zero-day is use-after-free (UAF), but new research from HP detailed at Black Hat could change that and eliminate many UAF bugs
Open Network Switches Pose Security Risk, Researcher Says
At the Black Hat show, a security expert demonstrates how vulnerable SDN switches that use the ONIE software are open to attacks by hackers
Google To Let Cloud Customers Use Own Keys To Encrypt Data
Google's bring your own keys program marries cost benefits of public cloud computing with robust encryption security, the company says
Microsoft Promises Advanced Threat Analytics Launch Next Month
On-premise cyber security platform will feature social media-style timeline and use machine learning to outwit the hackers
Darktrace Gains Further VC Funding To Hit $100m Valuation
Cyber-security firm backed by former Autonomy boss Mike Lynch hits new high
Google: Arms Trade Amendments Could Ruin Security Research
Google publishes open letter to the US Bureau of Industry and Security objecting restrictions slapped on the export of cybersecurity intrusion software
Hacking Team Developed Wi-Fi Hijacking Hardware For Drones
Hardware for attacking computers via Wi-Fi caught the attention of a Boeing defense subsidiary, which wanted to use its drones as the attack vehicle
Microsoft Prepares Israeli Security Base With Adallom Acquisition
Microsoft moves to buy Israeli cloud security firm for £205m
Cybersecurity Costs ‘To Soar 38 Percent’ Over The Next Decade
Upgrade now or face being overrun by criminals with more advanced tools, RAND report warns businesses
BAE Systems Offers Up Cloud Security Suite
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence announces cloud-based cyber security tools for commercial organisations
IBM Boosts Cyber Defence With Threat-Sharing Initiative
It's good to talk - IBM initiative aims to help companies share their cyber security experiences
Look Out – Cybercriminals Are Getting Smarter, Says Trend Micro
Hackers launching a increasing mix of old and new style attacks, Trend Micro survey finds
Naikon Hackers Take Aim At Asia-Pacific Nations, Warns Kaspersky
New hacker collective is snooping on government, civil and military targets in a number of Asian countries
US Dispatches Mission To Muzzle Russian Cyber Security Threats
Expedition to Eastern Europe examines ways to combat growing cyber threat from Russia
Cisco Partners With Airbus For Cybersecurity, IoT, Cloud
Cisco makes play in defence, security and satellite communication market with Airbus partnership
Four Ways UK SMBs Can Mitigate Data Breach Risk
How can an SMB avoid compromising its data? Andrew Thomas from CSID says it boils down to four easily digestible tips
Threat-Sharing Cybersecurity Bill Gets Public Airing
Proposed law to allow American companies to share cybersecurity threats with government, without being sued
EU To Model New Security Force On British Counter-Terrorism Unit
Plans for a Europe-wide counter-terrorism unit are being considered to tackle Jihad John and his pals
Teenager Hacks High School To Improve Grades
American student tests his cyberskills with hack of high school network to bolster exam results
Spam Campaign Exploits Router Security Flaws, Proofpoint Warns
Cybercriminals using phishing techniques to exploit router vulnerabilities, including weak passwords
2014 Was A Record Year For Cyber Attacks
Hackers increasingly went mobile last year, with Point of Sale terminals also key targets, Trend Micro report reveals
MasterCard Ploughs $20 Million Into North American Security
Announces US 'safety net' to reduce the risk of fraud or cyberattacks
Facebook Unveils ThreatExchange Platform
New Facebook platform to allow professionals to share threat data to help bolster cyber security
Francis Maude To Step Down At Next Election
Government IT leader will leave post as MP for Horsham at the next election
Commonwealth Cybersecurity Forum 2015
Securing Cyberspace for Social and Economic Development
Microsoft Outlook Email Hacked In China
GreatFire.org points finger at Cyberspace Administration of China
Expert View – How Can You Defend Your Business Against DDoS Attacks?
Kaspersky Labs principal researcher David Emm tells TechWeekEurope how businesses can stay safe in the face of continued assault