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Google Delivers Five Critical Vulnerability Patches To Nexus Devices
Google fixes 12 Android vulnerabilities for Nexus smartphones and tablets, including a severe media related remote code execution flaw
BlackEnergy Trojan ‘Used In Ukraine Power Grid Attack’
BlackEnergy malware was used to black out power in parts of Ukraine last month, according to Eset researchers
BlackBerry ‘To Stay In Pakistan’
Pakistan's government has withdrawn an order for BlackBerry's encrypted messaging servers to be shut down
BBC Attack Was ‘A Test’ Say Hackers
Attackers who disabled the BBC's online services last week claim to have been 'just testing' their capacities ahead of attacking Islamic State targets
Understanding The Convenience Of IoT And The Security Trade-Off
Andy Thomas from CSID Europe looks at how the Internet of Things could pose a security risk to your business, and how to stay protected
North Korean OS Tracks Users’ Files
North Korea's Red Star OS includes a system for tracking files shared offline, researchers have found
What Does 2016 Hold For The Internet Of Things?
We ask the experts what they think will happen to the IoT in 2016
Hyatt Hotels Admits Malware Infection Of Payment System
Checking into a Hyatt Hotel this Christmas? Might want to think twice about handing over a credit card
Software Glitch Grants Early Release To Thousands Of US Prisoners
Thousands of US prisoners released early from prison, after software glitch went unchecked for 13 years
Celebrity Hacker Arrested By Homeland Security
Christmas fail. Hacker stole celebrity sex tapes and film scripts, and then tries to sell them to uncover agent
Britain Is Now A Top Ransomware Target
Nearly one in ten of all emails infected by ransomware targeted the UK over 2015, Bitdefender reveals
Oracle Settles Java Security Deception Charges With FTC
Oracle's Java updater left older, vulnerable versions of the software on users' systems, the FTC said
Apple: Investigatory Powers Bill Would ‘Weaken Security’
The controversial surveillance bill would put users' communications at risk from hackers, Apple has argued in a submission to Parliament
3.3 Million User Details Stolen From Hello Kitty Website
Hello Kitty: The SanrioTown website has been breached, possibly revealing data on children, according to a researcher
Cisco Reviews Code After Juniper Backdoor Revelation
Cisco says voluntary review is to reassure customers and says it has no indication of unauthorised code in its equipment
Facebook Scraps Flash ‘For All Videos’
Facebook is the latest to switch to HTML5 from Adobe's Flash, following repeated security problems with the platform
Mobile Banking Users Warned Over Fake Android Apps
Up to 33 leading worldwide financial services targeted by ‘SlemBunk’ family of Trojanized apps, FireEye report claims
Dell Prepares SecureWorks IPO
Strong growth but increasing losses reported as Dell continues EMC-deal corporate shuffle
BitTorrent In Corporate Networks A Sign Of Breaches: BitSight
While Bittorrent is not a direct cause of malware, networks that use the peer-to-peer service are much more likely to have botnets and other compromised systems
US Defence Secretary Used Personal Email For Government Business
Pentagon boss violated rules after using personal email account to conduct government business
UK Firms Are Security Slowcoaches When It Comes To Spotting Online Attacks
British companies take an average of nine hours to spot network threats, well behind the likes of Australia and the US
Kaspersky: Stop Telling Other People Your Passwords
If you want to stay secure online, then stop sharing your passwords, Kaspersky warns
When A Job Title Is Not Enough: The Challenges Of A CISO
Kaspersky's Kirill Slavin offers some top tips for any aspiring CISOs
Simple Linux Flaw Exposed By Backspace Key
Hacking skills not required - just hit the backspace key 28 times to hack a Linux system
Equinix Takes UK Security Woes To Westminster
"The internet is inherently insecure and the attack surface is increasing," warns Equinix in House of Commons meeting
EU Agrees On New Data Protection Rules
The European Union has laid out its plan for the strict reform of personal data regulations across its 28 member states
European Space Agency Breach Leaks Security Details
Hacker collective Anonymous said it carried out the attack as a Christmas prank
Most DDoS Victims Think They Know Their Attackers
Nearly half of companies hit by DDoS attacks believe their competitors are responsible
Will You Have The Next Data Breach?
Charlotte Marshall from Iron Mountain offers some tips on how to protect your business from a data breach