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LastPass Rushes To Patch Yet Another Bug In Its Firefox Browser Extension
UPDATED: Google Project Zero researcher discovers yet another bug in LastPass Firefox extension
Government Pushes Cyber Essentials Security Certificate Programme
The government will now require all contractors to obtain a Cyber Essentials certificate
NATO Outlines €3 Billion Plan To Combat Cyber Threats
The investment will go towards improving satellite communications and cyber security technology
eBay ‘Downgrading’ Some Users’ Two-Factor Authentication
eBay confirmed it is asking users of an authentication token to switch to 'convenient' text-message login
Home Secretary Slams WhatsApp’s ‘Completely Unacceptable’ Encryption After London Attacks
Messaging service providers such as WhatsApp and Apple are offering militants 'a place to hide', says home secretary
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (24th March 2017)
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Cross Channel: Notebook Sales, Tech Purchasing And The Cybersecurity Skills Gap
All the news from the world of the IT channel, including rising notebook sales and how the channel can capitalise on the cybersecurity skills gap
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IBM Unleashes Watson To Secure Swiss Financial Sector With Next-Gen SOC
Watson will provide cognitive cyber security tools and services for Swiss-based businesses
Phishing Attack Targets Saudi Arabia Government
It seems no organisation is safe from cyber criminals as Saudi Arabian government becomes the latest target
DoubleAgent Malware Seizes Control Of Antivirus Software
New zero-day attack exploits old Windows vulnerability to take 'full control' of 'major antivirus' products
Fake Google Play Minecraft Apps Flood Users With Scams And Ads
87 fake Minecraft apps have been discovered, with a combined total of 990,000 installs
The Story Of CeBIT 2017: AI, VR And Robot Football
IN-DEPTH: CeBIT is not what it once was but it's still the world's biggest computer conference. Here is the story of 2017 and why next year will be different
Silicon TV: Nokia 3310, CeBIT & New iPad
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Software AG Brings Structure, Security To The Internet Of Things
Combining an open model with enforced standards solves many of the challenges presented by the internet of things
Silicon Voice Episode 1: We Break Down The Best Bits Of Cloud Expo Europe
EPISODE 1: The inaugural episode of Silicon Voice from Cloud Expo 2017
Hackers Demand Ransom In Exchange For Stolen Apple iCloud Accounts
Hacker's claims are yet to be fully verified as Apple says it won't pay up for stolen user credentials
Necurs Botnet Targets Users With Old-School Stock Scam
Getting emails about a once-in-a-lifetime stock opportunity? It's probably too good to be true
Germany Raises Cyber-Attack Warning Level Ahead Of Elections
Germany's cyber-security bureau said it has moved to a position of heightened readiness as the autumn's federal elections near
Google Nest Camera Bug Enables Burglars To Shut Off Recording Via Bluetooth
The bug has yet to be patched, yet Bluetooth in the devices cannot be disabled
New Three Data Breach Exposes Mobile Customer Account Details To Total Strangers
Three customers have reported seeing other users details in their online accounts and My3 application in fresh cybersecurity breach
UK To Follow US In Banning iPads, Laptops, Cameras In Hand Luggage On Flights From The Middle East And North Africa
UPDATED: UK to follow the US' lead in airline security when addressing tech
Cisco Discoverers Networking Switch Bug In WikiLeaks’s Vault 7 Data Leak
The bug allows for unauthorised code execution on 318 of Cisco’s switch models
UK Tech Sector Is More Attractive Despite Brexit
KPMG says the UK, and London, will continue to attract tech talent and funding
Pwn2Own Hackers Earn $340,000 Exploiting Windows, macOS
The second day of the Pwn2Own 2017 hacking competition reveals Windows, macOS, Adobe Flash and web browser exploits
Card Scammers Hack Top Restaurants In POS Attack
A list of well-known restaurants across the US are amongst those affected by the latest mass point-of-sale breach
Facebook, Google, Twitter Face EU Fines Over Service Terms
European authorities are ready to levy financial penalities on big name tech firms over their terms of service
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (17th March 2017)
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Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (17th March 2017)
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