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LeakerLocker Android Malware Is Mobile Ransomware Without The Encryption
LeakerLocker goes for extortion over encryption
Researcher Takes Over .IO Domain After Technical Blunder
A technical mistake allowed a security researcher to temporarily take control of nameservers for the .io domain, highlighting ongoing DNS risks
Researchers Find Way To Recover NotPetya Files
Encryption errors mean it may be possible to manually recover files encrypted by the NotPetya malware last month, researchers say
Credit Card And Biometric Data Compromised In Avanti Hack
Hackers used malware specifically designed to steal payment card information
Google Pushes Out Flaw Fixing Android Security Patch
The patch notably fixes a flaw in code relating to a Broadcom Wi-Fi exploit
US Acknowledges Cyber Attack On Nuclear Power Plant
The Wolf Creek facility in Kansas was one of at least a dozen energy companies affected by the hacks, but officials say there's no risk to public safety
President Trump U-Turns On Russia Cyber Security Partnership
Russian hackers are widely believed to have meddled in last year's US Presidential election
CopyCat Malware Infects 14 Million Android Devices
The advertising malware has raked in $1.5 million for hackers
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (7 July)
Work your memory muscles with our quiz on the top tech news this week
WWE Data Leak Exposes Personal Info Of Three Million Fans
Unprotected AWS server lets anyone get up close and personal with WWE customer data
Quiz Of The Week: Sport And Technology In 2017
How much do you know about sport's relationship with technology?
Symantec Acquires Israeli Endpoint Security Firm Fireglass
Fireglass' platform ensures malicious content is executed separately from endpoint devices
Spear Phishing Attacks Need To Be Given The Attention They Deserve
Ransomware has dominated the headlines in recent months, but Barracuda's SVP of security argues that spear phishing should be receiving the attention
John McAfee Settles Legal Fight With Intel
What's in a name? Colourful former security tycoon reaches settlement with Intel over use of his name
NotPetya Hackers Move Virtual Ransom Funds
Hackers empty bitcoin wallet of ransom funds and issue fresh ransom demand to unlock encrypted hard drives
Cyber-Security Executive Order Implementation Deadlines Near
ANALYSIS: Security experts chime in on the impact of President Trump's cyber-security executive order as the first set of deadlines near
Trainline CTO: We’re More Than Ready For ‘Fantastic’ GDPR
Trainline CTO Mark Holt explains to Silicon why he is looking forward to the introduction of new data protection regulations
AdGholas Malvertising Campaign Targets Unsuspecting Web Users
The group behind the campaign has gone to great lengths to slip under the radar
Data Sharing Is Needed For The Greater Good Even If It Compromises Privacy
OPINION: Roland Moore-Colyer believes access to data offers more benefits than it erodes privacy
NHS Doctors Sending Patient Data On Snapchat In Alarming Case Of Shadow IT
DeepMind Health report criticises 'insecure, risky, and non-auditable way of operating'
Ukraine Police Seize Servers Of Accountancy Software Firm To Stop NotPetya
Intellect Services denies any role in the spread of NotPetya
Palo Alto Networks: Evolving Ransomware Is The Biggest Cyber Security Threat
INTERVIEW: Silicon talks cyber security threats with Aaron Miller, senior technologist at Palo Alto Networks
TechUK Praises ‘Strong’ ICO Strategy Ahead Of Brexit And GDPR
ICO's "ambitious" four-year strategy applauded by techUK as Britain gears up for Brexit and GDPR
Scammers ‘Telephoning MPs To Obtain Passwords’
Following the attack on Parliament's network two weeks ago MPs were targeted by scam callers in an effort to obtain passwords
Facebook Accused of Data Extortion By German Authorities
Facebook will be forced to make technical changes if found guilty of antitrust charges
Ukraine Firm Denies Responsibility For NotPetya Cyber Attack
'It wasn't us guv,' claim Ukrainian creators of suspected software
AA Criticised For Failing To Notify Customers Of Data Breach
Personal details relating to more than 100,000 customers of the AA's online shop have been found in in the 13 GB data breach
ICO Rules Google DeepMind And Royal Free NHS Trust Data Sharing Deal Was Illegal
Patients were not informed by Royal Free that their data was being shared with DeepMind
ZoneFox: Tackling GDPR Requires A Risk Based Strategy
INTERVIEW: Silicon discusses tackling GSDPR with Jamie Graves, founder and CEO of insider threat detection company ZoneFox