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Huawei Sees ‘Difficulties’ Ahead As Revenues Surge
Revenues jumped by 23 percent and smartphone sales by 24 percent in the first half, ahead of US blacklist move in May
Researchers Crack £30 Limit On Contactless Visa Cards
Using an interception device, researchers trick cards, terminals and mobile wallets into making payments over the limit with no additional verification
Destructive 15-Year-Old Worm Still Infecting New Systems
MyDoom worm disabled Google 15 years ago and continues to take over more computers via infected emails, finds Palo Alto Networks
Libra Cryptocurrency Scams Found On Facebook, Instagram
Facebook's own platforms found to be used in scams related to Libra cryptocurrency, adding to regulatory pressure over the controversial plans
Cyber-Security Watchdog Foils Airport Fraud Scheme
NCSC security agency stops phishing scams and helps reduce online fraud impersonating HMRC as part of 'active' cyber defence programme
MPs: No Technical Grounds For Huawei Ban
Committee finds Chinese gear could be safely allowed in some areas of 5G networks, but says there may be 'geopolitical or ethical grounds' to shut Huawei out
Securing the Hybrid Cloud: Data breaches, ransomware, phishing and more
As enterprises continue to develop their hybrid cloud architectures, more sensitive information has the potential to become exposed. Learn about the current compliance issues and how enterprises are approaching their security protocols ...
Study: NHS ‘Remains Vulnerable’ To WannaCry-Style Cyber-Attacks
The NHS requires 'urgent' investment into cyber-security, with security built into new technologies from the beginning, say Imperial College London researchers
BA Faces Record £183.39m Fine For Massive Data Breach
The fine, intended to penalise 'poor security arrangements' that allowed the attack to take place, is the largest ever announced by the ICO and its first under new GDPR rules
Financial Services Firms Report 1,000 Percent Rise In Cyber Incidents
Phishing and ransomware top the list of cyber-attacks reported to the Financial Conduct Authority amidst stricter transparency requirements
Facebook Campus Given All-Clear After ‘False Positive’ Sarin Alert
Four postal warehouses were evacuated on Monday after parcel erroneously tested positive for sarin nerve agent
IT Security Professional Burnout ‘Adding To Skills Crisis’
Study finds two-thirds of security professionals have considered quitting their jobs or leaving the industry, as skills gap grows
Mobile Operators Worldwide Hit By Espionage Attacks
Researchers say an ongoing state-backed hacking campaign has made off with gigabytes of data on targeted individuals
Final Decryption Tool Published As ‘GandCrab’ Ransomware Developers Retire
The malware was distributed via a highly successful affiliate nework that saw it at one point accounting for half of all ransomware infections
Russia Acknowledges ‘Possibility’ Of US Attacks On Power Grid
The remarks follow US reports that US military hackers have placed malware within Russia's power grid, creating the potential for a devastating attack
Samsung Urges TV Users To Carry Out Virus Scans
Alert underscores the difficulty of protecting myriads of internet-connected home devices
‘Most Dangerous’ Attack Group Shifts Focus To Electric Utilities
The Xenotime hackers, known for attempting to cause an explosion at a Saudi oil plant, have a new target in their sights
Future Factory: How 5G will transform industry, networking and communications
Manufacturing looks set to become one of the first industries to be transformed by 5G. Until now, the full potential of IoT has not been fully realised as network capacity, speed and latency have been barriers. 5G could remove all thes ...
Microsoft Warns Malicious Adverts Being Displayed By Native Windows 10 Apps
The hack affects the News app built into Windows 10 and some built-in games, and can lead to unwanted purchases or virus infections
Study Finds Airline Apps Riddled With Security Bugs
Airlines' mobile apps typically contain an average of 21 vulnerabilities each and transmit data over multiple unsecured connections, researchers find
Researchers Release Micropatch For ‘BlueKeep’ Critical Windows Flaw
The bug has been compared to the 'EternalBlue' vulnerability behind WannaCry, NotPetya and other worldwide malware outbreaks
Banks Launch Fraud Repayment Scheme
The voluntary refund programme aims to address 'no fault' scams in which customers are tricked into authorising payments, but not all banks have joined
EU Security Official Calls For Loopholes In 5G Standards
Next-generation networks make it too difficult for security agencies to spy on targets, says EU counter-terrorism coordinator Gilles de Kerchove in leaked memo
Chinese Drones Pose Spying Risk, US Authorities Warn
Drones manufactured or sold by Chinese firms, such as market leader DJI, may pose a risk to national security or critical infrastructure, authorities say
LVMH Debuts Blockchain-Based Product Tracking
The Aura system is designed on a consortium model, allowing any luxury firm to use it to provide tracking services to users
More Than 25,000 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers Found Leaking Sensitive Data
The issue appears to be due to an incomplete patch for a known issue dating from 2014
WhatsApp Discovers ‘Advanced’ Surveillance Hacks
The company urges its 1.5 billion users to update after finding devices were tapped using a vulnerability in the software
Linux 5.1 Adds Security, Memory Improvements
Latest kernel adds SafeSetID security module, support for using persistent memory as RAM and other essential features
Prague Summit Calls For Tighter 5G Security Rules
The summit does not single out Huawei, but calls for restrictions that take state influence into account