Thursday 30 June 2016

Symantec’s Woes Expose the Antivirus Industry’s Security Gaps

Symantec’s Woes Expose the Antivirus Industry’s Security Gaps
Vulnerabilities revealed this week show how security software can not only fail to protect us, but also create new attack holes in systems. The post Symantec’s Woes Expose the Antivirus Industry’s Security Gaps appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2016/06/symantecs-woes-expose-antivirus-software-security-gaps/
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SMEs move into cyber criminals’ crosshairs

The consequences of data breaches for small businesses are greater than ever, with data protection law becoming tougher just as SMEs are turning into a top target for cyber attackers

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/SMEs-move-into-cyber-criminals-crosshairs


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Security Think Tank: Practical biometrics in the enterprise

How can organisations implement biometric authentication of users without running the risk of exposing sensitive biometric information?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Practical-biometrics-in-the-enterprise


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LizardStresser IoT botnet launches 400Gbps DDoS attack

Attack groups using the LizardStresser botnet are exploiting IoT devices to mount massive DDoS attacks without using amplification techniques, say researchers

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Wednesday 29 June 2016

Congressional Report Is the Latest to Slam a Bad Crypto Bill

Congressional Report Is the Latest to Slam a Bad Crypto Bill
A research paper from the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security puts another nail in the coffin of a Senate bill to effectively ban strong encryption. The post Congressional Report Is the Latest to Slam a Bad Crypto Bill appeared first on WIRED.

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Lauri Love using illness as a shield against extradition claims prosecution

Prosecution lawyer questions whether activist Lauri Love is not fit enough to stand trial in the US over hacking charges, as Love’s legal team press for the case to be heard in the UK.

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450299404/Lauri-Love-using-illness-as-a-shield-against-extradition-claims-prosecution


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A one-size-fits-all blockchain just won’t do

With manifold use cases and specific requirements for blockchains, businesses will have to choose the right variety rather than deploy a single ‘interoperable’ blockchain

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UK Will Be More Vulnerable To Cybercrime After Brexit

Exiting European Union will likely put a huge strain on United Kingdom’s agencies that help protect the citizens, government and businesses from cyber threats. A lot of security experts are already worried that the UK will be now more prone to cyber threats than ever before.

Exiting the EU will result in more hacktivism, a decrease in information sharing, reduction in good talent and increased complexity in regulations.

Hackers are known to take advantage of chaotic situations like these and right now UK is in a lot of uncertainty over the Brexit.

Read more details http://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/28/brexit-will-make-the-uk-more-vulnerable-to-cybercrime.html

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Most cyber security strategies ignore the way attackers really work

Cyber attackers use more legitimate software than malware, which means most organisations are incapable of detecting much of the malicious activity in their networks, a report reveals

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Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law

Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law
The CFAA makes it illegal to violate a web site’s terms of service, preventing researchers from investigating possible discrimination on sites. The post Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law appeared first on WIRED.

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Lauri Love may be faking mental illness claims lawyer for US

Prosecution lawyer Peter Caldwell questions whether activist Lauri Love is exaggerating mental health problems to avoid extradition to face hacking charges in the US

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Most European firms ill equipped for insider security breaches

Nearly a third of European firms do not use basic methods of breach detection, and fewer than one in five have any form of security analytics in place, a survey has revealed

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US government may ask for travellers’ social media details

The US government is seeking permission to request details of travellers’ social media presence

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Security Think Tank: Research biometrics thoroughly before deploying

How can organisations move to biometric authentication of users without running the risk of exposing sensitive biometric information?

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Tuesday 28 June 2016

Lauri Love suicide risk if extradited to US over hacking allegations

Westminster magistrates court hears evidence from medical experts that alledged hacker, Lauri Love, who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s and depression, is at risk of suicide if extradicted to the US.

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450299278/Lauri-Love-suicide-risk-if-extradited-to-US-over-hacking-allegations


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Outgoing information commissioner claims good year for ICO

The ICO is to discuss with government the implications of the Brexit vote and its effect on data protection reform in the UK, says outgoing information commissioner Christopher Graham

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450299238/Outgoing-information-commissioner-claims-good-year-for-ICO


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Security Think Tank: Proceed with caution on biometric authentication

How can organisations move to biometric authentication of users without running the risk of exposing sensitive biometric information?

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Brexit: Information security professionals not too concerned

Brexit will present some cyber security challenges – but it will be largely business as usual, say information security professionals

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Prison services colluded with Ofcom in test of mobile phone blockers

Documents reveal trials of mobile traffic interception technology in UK jails, which may have affected users beyond the prison walls

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Clever Attack Uses the Sound of a Computer’s Fan to Steal Data

Clever Attack Uses the Sound of a Computer’s Fan to Steal Data
By controlling the speed of a computer’s internal fans, researchers show how they can steal passwords and other data from “air-gapped” machines. The post Clever Attack Uses the Sound of a Computer’s Fan to Steal Data appeared first on WIRED.

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Monday 27 June 2016

Australia’s NAB bank accused of “violating” customer through data sharing

Australian bank NAB is accused of violating a customer over industry data sharing

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450299144/Australias-NAB-bank-accused-of-violating-customer-through-data-sharing


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Meet OurMine, the ‘Security’ Group Hacking CEOs and Celebs

Meet OurMine, the ‘Security’ Group Hacking CEOs and Celebs
The hacker group that has defaced the Twitter feeds of Google, Facebook, and Amazon execs claims it’s just trying to sell innocent audit services. The post Meet OurMine, the ‘Security’ Group Hacking CEOs and Celebs appeared first on WIRED.

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Security Think Tank: A starter guide for biometrics in security

How can organisations move to biometric authentication of users without running the risk of exposing sensitive biometric information?

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Intel Looks Serious To Sell Cyber Security Business

Intel is planning or selling its Intel Security business. This could include the antivirus software maker McAfee which Intel acquired for $7.7 billion around 6 years ago.

The chipmaker giant is talking to various banks and looking at different options for the future of its cyber security department in a deal that is quite possibly the largest in the industry.

Intel has declined to comment on the news. But sources close to the company have revealed the chipmaker is indeed looking at their options.

With cyber threats on the rise, plenty of private equity buyers are showing interest in cyber security companies.

Read more details http://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/27/intel-weighs-sale-of-cyber-security-business.html

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Hospitals targeted using camouflaged old malware

Specialised devices running older versions of operating systems are becoming critical points of cyber attack vulnerability, warns TrapX Security

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Intel considers sale of security business

Intel is reportedly considering the sale of its security business to generate capital as the company restructures

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Sunday 26 June 2016

Friday 24 June 2016

Micro-segmentation key to new approach to infosec, says Unisys

Micro-segmentation enables organisations to improve data security at reasonable cost without compromising agility, governance, risk and compliance, says Unisys

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450299091/Micro-segmentation-key-to-new-approach-to-infosec-says-Unisys


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A Bug in Chrome Makes It Easy to Pirate Movies

A Bug in Chrome Makes It Easy to Pirate Movies
A flaw in the way Google implemented its content-protection technology for the Chrome browser lets you steal movies streamed from Netflix and other providers. The post A Bug in Chrome Makes It Easy to Pirate Movies appeared first on WIRED.

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Ransomware is helping make the cyber threat real

The Scottish government is working to help businesses understand and manage the cyber security risk

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Thursday 23 June 2016

Think like attackers, says HPE cyber security strategist

Organisations need to think of cyber attackers as adversaries and competitors focused on stealing data, maximising their profit and minimising their risk, says HPE security strategist Tim Grieveson

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Dell divests software business to free up funds for EMC deal

It has been less than three months since Dell sold off its services arm. Now its software business is being offloaded. We look at the implications

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Rapid7 discloses remote code execution flaw in Swagger

Rapid7 researchers warn businesses of remote execution vulnerability in the Swagger programming tool

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UK social media habits are a corporate security risk, warns Intel Security

Companies should educate employees not to connect to strangers on social media to reduce the risk of phishing attacks, Intel Security has warned

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450299002/UK-social-media-habits-are-a-corporate-security-risk-warns-Intel-Security


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Wednesday 22 June 2016

New cyber security law in the offing for Singapore

Singapore government will table new Cyber Security Bill in 2017 to strengthen its online defences

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450298922/New-cyber-security-law-in-the-offing-for-Singapore


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Singapore to block internet access for its public servants from 2017

From May 2017, most of Singapore’s public servants will not be able to access the internet from their workstations

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Act now to save the open internet, says Internet Governance Commission

The future of the internet is at risk from multiple scenarios, and quick action is needed to protect it, says the Internet Governance Commission

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After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges

After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges
As talk of an AR-15 ban rises after the worst mass shooting in US history, so do the sales of materials and tools to make those deadly guns at home. The post After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges appeared first on WIRED.

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Tuesday 21 June 2016

Angus Council signs up to Scottish Wide Area Network

Angus Council has become the latest local authority in Scotland to sign up to the Scottish Wide Area Network, or Swan, for enhanced public services delivery

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450298805/Angus-Council-signs-up-to-Scottish-Wide-Area-Network


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Cyber security industry mostly welcomes report on TalkTalk breach

Most of the recommendations of a government committee inquiry into the TalkTalk breach have been welcomed, but pundits have expressed reservations about some, particularly proposed new fines

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US takes on the critics of Prism in Irish court

The US says social media companies have to do mass surveillance in Europe, while the European Union says they can’t. The Irish court is to decide competing claims

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EU workers trust EU countries most with cloud data

Survey reveals European workers trust EU countries much more than the US with their work data in the cloud

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Monday 20 June 2016

Lower average cost of Australian data breaches is not a sign of comfort

The average cost of a data breach to Australian organisations dropped in 2015, according to research

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UAE businesses struggle with security breach declaration

UAE firms find difficulty in providing facts on security breaches, while consumers demand to be informed of incidents

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UK consumers support fines for firms that lose personal data

Most UK consumers would like the government to take more action to ensure companies protect personal information

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Brexit will make UK more vulnerable to cyber attack, say security pros

A third of security professionals are concerned that a Brexit vote will hamper cyber threat intelligence sharing with EU states

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Government committee calls on TalkTalk to publish breach report

A government committee inquiry into the TalkTalk cyber breach calls for more fines and other measures to ensure greater protection of personal data

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LogMeIn resets user passwords lifted from LinkedIn, Tumblr and MySpace hack data dumps

Remote device management supplier acts after discovering reused customer account credentials in data breach dumps from LinkedIn, Tumblr and MySpace

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Friday 17 June 2016

CW500 video: Robert Carolina, Royal Holloway, on trust and ethics

Robert Carolina, executive director of the Institute for Cyber Security Innovation, Royal Holloway, University of London, talks about the importance of trust and ethics in a digital world

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How Does the FBI Watch List Work? And Could It Have Prevented Orlando?

How Does the FBI Watch List Work? And Could It Have Prevented Orlando?
The terrorist watch list contains more than a million names. But just being on it won’t prevent someone from getting a US visa, traveling on a plane or buying a gun. The post How Does the FBI Watch List Work? And Could It Have Prevented Orlando? appeared first on WIRED.

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Thursday 16 June 2016

Silicon Valley May Influence Cyber Security Policy

The policy on cyber security in the U.S. seen an up and down path.

During December last year, the congress had passed a bill that made it easier for software companies in the U.S. to keep their proprietary technology. It also encouraged them to share any data they have on cyber security issues. It was a strong push from the authorities in order to help combat threats that are rapidly changing.

But then in April 2016, a new bill was introduced that would force any U.S companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted data which would reveal personal information of users of that technology.

Read more details http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/shinal/2016/06/16/silicon-valley-has-chance-influence-cyber-security-policy-column/85973222/

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DHS Program Suffers From Lack Of Relevant Features

The Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP) was announced in 2014 and it was quickly supported by $23+ million grant from DHS Science and Technology Directorate.

The SWAMP project was well appropriate and its intentions were great when it was introduced. But since then, it has suffered in some places like for example, its lacking relevant features.

The SWAMP project is now lacking on its original vision by not having the features it should have especially in the code support department. Users are complaining that the site usability is abysmal and has many bugs on it.

Read more details http://www.networkworld.com/article/3084894/security/federal-cybersecurity-boondoggle-the-software-assurance-marketplace-swamp.html

 

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Datacentre security: Why operators must give cyber and physical threats equal attention

Datacentre operators often talk up the physical security measures they have in place, but are they at risk of overlooking cyber threats?

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Wednesday 15 June 2016

A Chaotic Whodunnit Follows the DNC’s Trump Research Hack

A Chaotic Whodunnit Follows the DNC’s Trump Research Hack
With the Democratic National Committees opposition research on Donald Trump in the wind, the question is: Who hacked it? And why? The post A Chaotic Whodunnit Follows the DNC’s Trump Research Hack appeared first on WIRED.

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Australian datacentre investments rocket due to latest enterprise IT trends

The increased use of big data, analytics, cloud and mobile technologies in Australian enterprises is driving spending in datacentre services

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An IT Worker at the Panama Papers Law Firm Has Been Arrested

An IT Worker at the Panama Papers Law Firm Has Been Arrested
An IT worker employed in Mossack Fonseca’s Geneva law office has been accused of stealing a large amount of data from the Panamanian firm at the heart of the Panama Papers scandal. The post An IT Worker at the Panama Papers Law Firm Has Been Arrested appeared first on WIRED.

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Thousands of Hacked Government and Corporate Servers Selling for $6 on Black Market

Thousands of Hacked Government and Corporate Servers Selling for $6 on Black Market
More than 70,000 hacked servers in 173 countries are being marketed to low-end hackers and nation-state attackers in a Russian underground forum. The post Thousands of Hacked Government and Corporate Servers Selling for $6 on Black Market appeared first on WIRED.

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UK industry asked to help youth avoid career in cyber crime

Crest and the NCA call on UK industry to help support initiatives aimed at recruiting technically talent people into IT and IT security as an alternative to cyber crime

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Tuesday 14 June 2016

Revealed: Yet Another Group Hacking For China’s Bottom Line

Revealed: Yet Another Group Hacking For China’s Bottom Line
China’s nation-state hackers are legion. A new group uncovered recently has been looking out for the country’s economic interests, according to researchers. The post Revealed: Yet Another Group Hacking For China’s Bottom Line appeared first on WIRED.

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Hack Brief: Russia’s Breach of the DNC Is About More Than Trump’s Dirt

Hack Brief: Russia’s Breach of the DNC Is About More Than Trump’s Dirt
Beyond the Democrats’ opposition research on Trump, the breach represents the troubling digital vulnerabilities of the American electoral process. The post Hack Brief: Russia’s Breach of the DNC Is About More Than Trump’s Dirt appeared first on WIRED.

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Shadow data and the risks posed by cloud storage and apps

Cloud storage and apps can open up an organisation to risks of data leakage. Computer Weekly looks at key areas of vulnerability and what you can do to prevent your data going viral

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Security Think Tank: Infosec pros need to identify and protect GDPR-relevant data

What is the role of information security professionals in helping organisations to ensure they are compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 25 May 2018?

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Monday 13 June 2016

Singapore banks adopt voice biometrics for user authentication

Banks in Singapore are rolling out biometric technology to improve customer services by speeding up the authentication process

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Apple’s ‘Differential Privacy’ Is About Collecting Your Data—But Not ​Your Data

Apple’s ‘Differential Privacy’ Is About Collecting Your Data—But Not ​Your Data
At WWDC, Apple name-checked the statistical science of learning as much as possible about a group while learning as little as possible about any individual in it. The post Apple’s ‘Differential Privacy’ Is About Collecting Your Data—But Not ​Your Data appeared first on WIRED.

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Lawmakers Reject Proposal That Would’ve Schooled Them on Tech

Lawmakers Reject Proposal That Would’ve Schooled Them on Tech
Not surprisingly, Congress rejected an attempt to revive the Office of Technology Assessment, which used to advise Capitol Hill on tech and science issues. The post Lawmakers Reject Proposal That Would’ve Schooled Them on Tech appeared first on WIRED.

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EU firms slow in detecting cyber attacks, study shows

European firms take an average of 469 days to discover a compromise, compared with an average of 146 days globally, according to Mandiant

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Symantec All Set To Buy Blue Coat

Symantec Corp. is planning to by cybersecurity company Blue Coat Systems Inc for $4.65 billion. It will give the company new ways to offer cyber defence technologies. A new chief executive will also be decided after the deal is done.

Blue Coat’s current Chief Executive Greg Clark will be taking another role at Symantec if the deal gets done. The deal is expected to finish before October. An official announcement will be made soon.

Symantec has also been searching for a reliable CEO after Michael Brown stepped down in April which resulted in disappointing financial results. This move could help them find one.

Read more details http://www.marketwatch.com/story/symantec-to-buy-cybersecurity-firm-blue-coat-in-465-billion-deal-2016-06-12

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Brexit Is No Threat To UK

A survey of cyber security professionals have revealed that if the UK leaves the European Union, the ability to protect itself from Cyber Threats will not be affected.

The study was conducted by cybersecurity company Tripwire. It involved as many as 278 information security professionals from different fields of cyber security and who were also the ones who attended the InfoSecurity Europe Conference in London during the last week.

About 64 percent of the respondents agreed that choosing to leave the EU in the 23 referendum will not affect the UK’s ability to fight against cyber threats from across the globe

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Security Think Tank: Understanding compliance with the GDPR

What is the role of information security professionals in helping organisations to ensure they are compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 25 May 2018?

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A Texas Jury’s Guilty Verdict Should Worry IT Admins

A Texas Jury’s Guilty Verdict Should Worry IT Admins
The conviction of Michael Thomas under the CFAA’s “unauthorized damages” clause means sysadmins can face a felony for violating their employment agreement. The post A Texas Jury’s Guilty Verdict Should Worry IT Admins appeared first on WIRED.

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Cyber crime cost UK business more than £1bn in the past year

UK businesses have reported a 22% increase in cyber crime in the past year, resulting in more than £1bn in losses

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Sunday 12 June 2016

Philippines government data breach is a warning to Asean region

Security is a rising concern in the Asean region, with fears fuelled by incidents such as the recent data hacking incident in Manila

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Friday 10 June 2016

IoT security: Lack of expertise will hurt, says Bruce Schneier

Government action at national and international levels is essential for addressing IoT security issues, but the relevant expertise is lacking, according to security expert Bruce Schneier

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Short Sellers of Cybersecurity Are Unable To Make Up Their Mind

Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming important for major companies and organizations. These companies have to develop new applications and platforms that now use advanced technologies and work on mobile devices. But hackers keep making their way to steal personal information and credit card details.

As a result, taking measures against cybersecurity threats have become increasingly important. Most short sellers however have compared their previous figures with short interests for cyber security and the results were mixed.

This shows that cyber security short sellers are still unable to make their mind whether they should deal with the cyber threats or not on a mass level.

Read more details http://247wallst.com/technology-3/2016/06/10/cybersecurity-short-sellers-cant-make-up-their-minds/

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MGT Capital Investments Announces Formation Of Hacker Advisory Board

MGT Capital Investments, Inc has just announced the formation of a Hacker Advisory Board. The board will help protect the company’s technology to fight against increasing cyber security threats.

The founding members of the board include renowned hackers such as Bryce Case, Chris Roberts and Alexander Heid. Each of the members will bring with them unparalleled insight towards the ever evolving threats in cyber security. These insights will help the company fight back the threats that are increasingly becoming popular.

All three hackers are renowned all over the world for their hacking skills. They should be able to provide adequate insights.

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Russia's tech startups aim to defy economic gloom

The annual Startup Village event near Moscow to showcase Russian innovators was the biggest yet

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Security Think Tank: All aboard as European data regulation nears final station

What is the role of information security professionals in helping organisations to ensure they are compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 25 May 2018?

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Small businesses bearing the brunt of cyber crime, says FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses is calling for more government support for its members in defending against cyber threats

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Australia knows it has a cyber security problem, but not the scale

The Australian government is aware it has a cyber security challenge, but might not understand the size of the issue, according to experts

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UK plc loses £12.3bn to internet downtime over a year

Research from business ISP Beaming suggests internet connection failures hit two-thirds of British businesses last year, costing the economy £12.3bn

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IT priorities 2016: Cloud initiatives drive IT spending

Cloud computing is expected to experience the biggest growth in spending among businesses planning IT investments in 2016

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Twitter forces password resets for accounts vulnerable to hackers

Twitter cross-checks leaked user data with its records, identifying and locking a number of accounts for extra protection

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Thursday 9 June 2016

An Interview With the Hacker Probably Selling Your Password Right Now

An Interview With the Hacker Probably Selling Your Password Right Now
A conversation with the breached data wholesaler selling 800 million stolen passwords, and plaguing the security teams of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Tumblr. The post An Interview With the Hacker Probably Selling Your Password Right Now appeared first on WIRED.

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Engage early with police on cyber crime, business told

Businesses should approach law enforcement as early as possible about cyber crime, even before they are targeted, according to an expert panel

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Public-private partnerships key to fighting cyber threats, says William Hague MP

There is a need for both privacy and security, and only a network of partnerships is going to succeed in delivering that, according to William Hague MP

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Security Think Tank: Infosec pros can kickstart GDPR prep with data audit

What is the role of information security professionals in ensuring organisations comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 25 May 2018?

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Cyber crime is serious business, shows Imperva report

If organisations want to fight cyber crime, they need to get serious and they need to get professional about it, says Imperva CTO Amichai Shulman

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Wednesday 8 June 2016

William Hague MP defends Investigatory Powers Bill

The idea of a ‘Snoopers Charter’ is ridiculous in the light of current and planned checks and balances around access to communications data, says William Hague

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Hacker Lexicon: What Is Password Hashing?

Hacker Lexicon: What Is Password Hashing?
Not all hashing is created equal. The post Hacker Lexicon: What Is Password Hashing? appeared first on WIRED.

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Security Think Tank: How infosec pros should influence prep for GDPR

What is the role of information security professionals in ensuring organisations comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 25 May 2018?

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Beware the pitfalls of security awareness training, says expert panel

While there is value in security awareness training, not all training programmes are effective or value for money, according to a panel of experts

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Tuesday 7 June 2016

Microsoft Has Just Launched A New Cyber Security Engagement Center In India

Microsoft has just launched its very first cyber security engagement center in India. Based in Gurugram, it will strive to drive public private partnerships to fight back cyber crime and strengthen the cooperation between the businesses, academic organizations and the government to fight back cybercrime. It will also help increase the contribute towards securing the computer and internet users in India from cyber security threats.

The center will bring about expert Microsoft attorneys, security response experts and investigators from across the company. This center will be one of the 7 centers operating globally and will serve as a hub for Microsoft security in India.

Read more details http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/microsoft-launches-cyber-security-engagement-centre-in-india/article8701144.ece

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U.S. Cyber Command Is Failing To Retain Top Industry Talent

The U.S.Cyber Command works day and night to secure top talent through recruitment but these efforts are overlooked when they are unable to keep the same talent they hired.

So far nearly most of the top talent recruited has left U.S. Cyber Command in favor of private companies or organizations for better pay and job security.

Maj. Gen. Paul Nakasone told in an interview that the U.S Cyber Command already offers great career forging through their job packages, but it is still not enough to retain the top talent. He admitted that they have to introduce better pay and benefits if they are to keep the talent.

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Internet traffic to triple by 2020, says Cisco

The latest edition of Cisco’s Visual Networking Index predicts a near tripling of internet traffic during the coming years as more than a billion people come online

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Cyber weapons are perfect weapons, says security expert Mikko Hypponen

There is a lot of ‘fog’ surrounding cyber weapons and cyber war because there is no way of knowing the true capability of any country, says security expert Mikko Hypponen

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Security Think Tank: Key GDPR issues for infosec pros to address

What is the role of information security professionals in ensuring organisations comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 25 May 2018?

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Insurer launches UK’s first driverless car policy

Specialist motor insurance provider Adrian Flux introduces new contract terms for a driverless car insurance policy

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Millions of sensitive IT services exposed to the internet, study finds

Encryption should become the default as study reveals millions of sensitive services are exposed to the internet, says Rapid7

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Monday 6 June 2016

Cyber Security Messages Are Finally Getting Through – Microsoft

Microsoft’s security expert has just revealed that businesses and individuals across the world are now taking cyber security seriously. Many of them are now aware of the new and emerging threats to their businesses and wellbeing. They are now taking reasonable steps to protect against these rising threats.

Microsoft will be holding a conference in Singapore tomorrow where different experts in the cyber security sector will explain the global landscape of cyber threats.

It has also been reported that New Zealand is taking action to ready themselves to take on cyber security threats in the future. Experts will be present to discuss everything security related.

Read more details http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11651469

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Security Think Tank: Information security professionals have key role in GDPR compliance

What is the role of information security professionals in helping organisations to ensure they are compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by 25 May 2018?

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EU Has Introduced New Digital Laws That May Boost Specialized Cyber Security Insurance

A new law passed by the EU on cyber security and data protection could be very beneficial to insurance companies. It will allow them to pick up more clients when the rules are finally implemented in 2018.

Under the data protection regulation and network and information security (NIS) directive, the new cyber security law will require companies to report to authorities if any of their digital networks are attacked by cyber criminals. Both of these laws have been approved during the start of the year.

There is still very limited data on how many businesses in Europe have already purchased cyber security insurance that protect them against cyber criminals.

Read more details http://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/new-eu-digital-laws-could-boost-specialised-cybersecurity-insurance/

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How emails sent to and from Parliament are monitored

Government officials deny that emails sent by MPs are open to surveillance by GCHQ and NSA - we examine the evidence

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Tor Developer Jacob Appelbaum Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Claims

Tor Developer Jacob Appelbaum Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Claims
A Tor Project co-worker backs up claims of Appelbaum’s sexual misconduct posted to an anonymous website and acknowledged by Tor’s management. The post Tor Developer Jacob Appelbaum Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Claims appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED http://www.wired.com/2016/06/tor-developer-jacob-appelbaum-resigns-amid-sex-abuse-claims/
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Hacker Lexicon: What Is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?

Hacker Lexicon: What Is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is meant to protect copyright holders from illegal piracy, but its often broad application can stifle research and free speech. The post Hacker Lexicon: What Is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act? appeared first on WIRED.

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Saudi hackers claim Mark Zuckerberg’s social media accounts

A hacking group based in Saudi Arabia claims to have accessed several social media accounts belonging to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450297814/Saudi-hackers-claim-Mark-Zuckerbergs-social-media-accounts


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Saturday 4 June 2016

Security News This Week: A Deluge of Mega-Breaches Dumps on the Dark Web

Security News This Week: A Deluge of Mega-Breaches Dumps on the Dark Web
Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: A Deluge of Mega-Breaches Dumps on the Dark Web appeared first on WIRED.

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Friday 3 June 2016

IT Admin Faces Felony for Deleting Files Under Flawed Hacking Law

IT Admin Faces Felony for Deleting Files Under Flawed Hacking Law
A sysadmin’s hacking charges–for deleting files he had authorized access to–raise new questions for the controversial Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The post IT Admin Faces Felony for Deleting Files Under Flawed Hacking Law appeared first on WIRED.

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Thursday 2 June 2016

Nordic CIO interview: Claes-Håkan Johansson, Preem

CIO of Swedish fuel company tells Computer Weekly about the firm’s digital journey and how IT has made sure it is part of the business

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450297410/Nordic-CIO-interview-Claes-Hakan-Johansson-Preem


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Human error causes more data loss than malicious attacks

Stupid humans, you are the weakest link, at least according to the ICO

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450297535/Human-error-causes-more-data-loss-than-malicious-attacks


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Hacker Lexicon: What Is Fuzzing?

Hacker Lexicon: What Is Fuzzing?
Sometimes hacking isn’t about taking a program apart: It’s about throwing random objects at it to see what breaks. The post Hacker Lexicon: What Is Fuzzing? appeared first on WIRED.

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Wednesday 1 June 2016

Yahoo Publishes National Security Letters After FBI Drops Gag Orders

Yahoo Publishes National Security Letters After FBI Drops Gag Orders
Yahoo just became the first company to disclose that it has received NSLs without having to go to court to do so. The post Yahoo Publishes National Security Letters After FBI Drops Gag Orders appeared first on WIRED.

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MPs’ private emails are routinely accessed by GCHQ

Computer Weekly investigation reveals the extent of interception of MPs’ and peers’ email communications and data

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450297574/MPs-private-emails-are-routinely-accessed-by-GCHQ


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Companies Aiming To Strengthen Their Cyber Security

Following one of the biggest online bank heists in the world, companies are now aiming to strengthen their cyber security.

In Feburary, Hackers stole $81 million from a bank in Bangladesh using the SWIFT transfer method which is used all over the world to transfer money.

The hackers sent several requests through the SWIFT network. Due to the popularity and its worldwide usage, the bank heist could have been a lot worse. This heist has become one of the top examples in hackers targeting businesses all over the world. There are other big name companies who have faced similar threats in the past which has led them to increase their cyber security measures alltogether.

Read more details http://www.readingeagle.com/business-weekly/article/companies-continue-to-do-battle-for-cybersecurity

The post Companies Aiming To Strengthen Their Cyber Security appeared first on Cyber Security Portal.



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