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Equifax Confirms 400,000 UK Consumers Affected By Huge US Data Breach
Equifax says UK systems not breached but due to process error, Brits' data was stored on hacked US servers
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (15 September)
What can you remember about the past seven days in tech?
Microsoft Azure Diary: Azure Confidential Computing Encrypts Data In Use
AZURE NEWS: Microsoft's new security features are a 'first' for the public cloud
IT LIFE: Jason Hart, Gemalto CTO Data Protection
Jason Hart guides us through his career in IT, his love of the enigma machine and why he would turn to farming tech if he wasn't in the security sector
US Government Orders All Departments To Remove Kaspersky Products
But Kaspersky Lab says the allegations are 'completely unfounded' and 'no credible evidence has been presented' for the ban
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Gives More Control Over Privacy & App Permissions
Microsoft makes moves to improve Windows 10 reputation for privacy in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Micro Focus Touts Expanded Security Portfolio After HPE Deal
After absorbing HPE Software assets, Micros Focus touts its expanded security offerings
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Tackles 82 Security Flaws, Including One Zero-Day
Large number of patches from Microsoft this month, as Adobe warns of five critical issues
‘BlueBorne’ Flaw Poses Serious Risk To Bluetooth Devices
BlueBorne attack vector requires no user interaction, and is spread via the air to make it even more contagious
World Cup 2018: England Players To Avoid Public Wi-Fi As FA Seeks FIFA Cybersecurity Assurance
FA fears Fancy Bears or other hackers could steal sensitive data and has written to FIFA
Google To Add ‘Man-In-The-Middle’ Warning To Chrome In December
The Chrome browser is to get a new 'Safe Browsing' feature that warns users when programs are intercepting their web traffic in an usafe way
Linus Torvalds Wants Attackers To Join Linux Kernel Development
Speaking at the Open Source Summit in L.A., the Linux creator said he wants hackers to join Linux before they turn to the dark side
The Dark Web: How Does The Internet’s Underbelly Work And What Does It Really Hide?
IN-DEPTH: The Dark Web has a sinister reputation but how does it work and can it actually be a force for good? Jason Murdock investigates
All Android Versions Except Oreo Affected By ‘Critical’ Security Flaw
The 'high-severity' bug could allow malicious apps to take over a device by drawing a false window - but Android 8.0 Oreo isn't affected
Best Buy Drops Kaspersky Lab Products Amidst National Security Concerns
The move follows US government allegations that Kaspersky Lab's products could be used to carry out 'nefarious activities against the United States'
Researcher Finds Two ‘Serious’ Security Flaws In HMRC Website
Both of the bugs could have allowed an attacker to access or modify a user's tax details using specially crafted malicious links
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (8 September)
What can you remember about the past seven days in tech?
Security Panel: What Can Businesses Learn From Equifax Data Breach?
Cybersecurity experts discuss the Equifax data breach, how it could have been handled better and what it means for organisations
Equifax Hack Exposes Personal Data Of 143 Million People
Shares plunge in credit reporting firm after massive data breach of the personal data of half the US population
Teachers Warn Students ‘Can Hack Into School Servers’
Half of UK teachers feel their IT knowledge is dwarfed by that of their pupils, a study by Sophos has found.
DolphinAttack Exposes Speech Recognition Software Vulnerability
Siri, Alexa and Google Now can be used to hack and control smart devices, including connected cars.
Tech Quiz: Internet Domain Names
Web domains have a much more interesting history than you might think. Test your knowledge here
Lenovo Gets £2.7m Fine For Pre-Loading Superfish Adware On PCs
Lenovo is hit with fine and conditions in settlement with US authorities after it was determined Superfish harmed consumers
Debate: Do Passwords Have A Future In Cybersecurity?
VOTE: Passwords are much maligned but still widely used. What does the future hold? Read the views from our experts and vote!
Insider Threat ‘Contributes’ To Growing Number Of Critical Infrastructure Attacks
IBM X-Force researchers find hackers are increasingly exploiting insiders for attacks on industrial control systems
Linux 4.13 Kernel Launches With Accelerated Security Feature
Fourth new Linux kernel milestone of 2017 is now available, providing improved performance and security features including Kernel Transport Layer Security
UK Universities ‘Hit By Hundreds’ Of Cyber-Intrusions In Past Year
The intrusions were aimed at stealing research into technologies including missiles and healthcare on behalf of nation-states or to put on sale
‘Top Secret’ US Military CVs Left Exposed On Amazon S3 Bucket
In the latest inadvertent data leak, a contractor left thousands of CVs belonging to former US military personnel exposed online
Instagram CTO Confirms Security Flaw Has Leaked Millions Of Account Details
Instagram API flaw affects more than just celebrities, Facebook-owned site admits