Financial: December 2016

Thursday 29 December 2016

Obama’s Russian Hacking Retaliation Is Biggest “Since the Cold War”

The US will deport dozens of diplomats, and has named specific individuals implicated in the cyberattacks. The post Obama’s Russian Hacking Retaliation Is Biggest “Since the Cold War" appeared first on WIRED.

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Sunday 25 December 2016

Where to Donate to Protect the Internet in 2017

In uncertainty times, these non-profits need your year-end charity to protect privacy and civil liberties online. The post Where to Donate to Protect the Internet in 2017 appeared first on WIRED.

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Friday 23 December 2016

Thursday 22 December 2016

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2016

It used to be people who disrupted the establishment. Now? It’s mostly the establishment. The post The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2016 appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2016/12/dangerous-people-internet-2016/
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Top 10 state surveillance, investigatory powers and activism stories of 2016

This year saw the UK introduce the Snoopers’ Charter, legalising some of the most extensive government surveillance powers in the world. Computer Weekly exposed state monitoring of Parliamentary emails, and reported on activist Lauri Love’s legal battle to be tried in the UK over alleged hacking in the US

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404654/Top-10-state-surveillance-investigatory-powers-and-activism-stories-of-2016

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Wednesday 21 December 2016

Encryption App ‘Signal’ Fights Censorship With a Clever Workaround

A technique called “domain fronting” makes the app’s encrypted traffic look no different from a Google search. The post Encryption App ‘Signal’ Fights Censorship With a Clever Workaround appeared first on WIRED.

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Anonymous’ Barrett Brown Is Free—and Ready to Pick New Fights

After four years in prison, Anonymous’ rabblerousing information activist is back with a new plan to restart his radical muckraking. The post Anonymous’ Barrett Brown Is Free—and Ready to Pick New Fights appeared first on WIRED.

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European court delivers blow to Snoopers’ Charter

Parts of the controversial Investigatory Powers Act relating to the bulk collection of communications data have been ruled unlawful by the European Court of Justice

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450409635/European-court-delivers-blow-to-Snoopers-Charter

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Tuesday 20 December 2016

Monday 19 December 2016

Could blockchain revolutionise the Middle East?

The Middle East could pioneer the use of blockchain, transforming the processes used by organisations in the region

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404690/Could-blockchain-revolutionise-the-Middle-East

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Friday 16 December 2016

Obama Curbed Chinese Hacking, But Russia Won’t Be So Easy

The Obama administration’s success story countering China’s hacking offers lessons about how to deter Russia’s attacks—and also how much tougher. The post Obama Curbed Chinese Hacking, But Russia Won’t Be So Easy appeared first on WIRED.

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Thursday 15 December 2016

“Secure the News” Grades Media Sites on HTTPS—And Most Fail

A new service shows just how secure news sites are. Spoiler: Most of them aren’t. The post “Secure the News” Grades Media Sites on HTTPS—And Most Fail appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2016/12/secure-news-grades-media-sites-https-fail/
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Typo allowed Russian hackers to access US Democratic Party emails

Typographical mistake in an email warning of a phishing attack on the US Democrats led to thousands of private emails being accessed and published by Russian-backed hackers

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404682/Typo-allowed-Russian-hackers-to-access-US-Democratic-Party-emails

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Yahoo hacked: One billion users affected by August 2013 data breach, company confirms

Yahoo confirms details of a historic data breach, dating back to 2013, affecting one billion users

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404680/Yahoo-hacked-One-billion-users-affected-by-August-2013-data-breach-company-confirms

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Wednesday 14 December 2016

IT services advisory sector consolidates as ISG acquires Alsbridge

Significant robotic process automation skills included in ISG’s $74m acquisition of Alsbridge

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404611/IT-services-advisory-sector-consolidates-as-ISG-acquires-Alsbridge

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150 Filmmakers Ask Nikon and Canon to Sell Encrypted Cameras

It’s high time camera companies give photojournalists and filmmakers the same protections built into your iPhone and WhatsApp. The post 150 Filmmakers Ask Nikon and Canon to Sell Encrypted Cameras appeared first on WIRED.

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Swedish trading venue Nasdaq Stockholm fined for cyber security failures

The Swedish financial services regulator FI fines Nasdaq Stockholm and its clearing operation for not managing its security supplier adequately

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404605/Swedish-trading-venue-Nasdaq-Stockholm-fined-for-cyber-security-failures

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Tuesday 13 December 2016

KFC hacked: Customers urged to reset loyalty scheme passwords

Fast food giant has emailed all 1.2 million members of its loyalty scheme, urging them to change their passwords after its recent data breach

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404526/KFC-hacked-Customers-urged-to-reset-loyalty-scheme-passwords

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Monday 12 December 2016

Citrix: How the great survivor challenges the tech giants

In spite of Microsoft and VMware encroaching on its core product areas, Citrix is a company which seems to have “staying power”

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404338/Citrix-How-the-great-survivor-challenges-the-tech-giants

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Trump Ignoring US Intelligence Creates Risks Beyond Russian Hacking

Donald Trump’s growing divide with the intelligence communities could have consequences well beyond Russia. The post Trump Ignoring US Intelligence Creates Risks Beyond Russian Hacking appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2016/12/trump-cia-national-intelligence-briefings/
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KPMG cautions CEOs against ignoring GDPR requirements because of Brexit

Professional services giant KPMG says UK businesses cannot afford to ignore incoming European data protection requirements if they want to continue to trade successfully with the continent in future

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404457/KPMG-cautions-CEOs-against-ignoring-GDPR-requirements-over-post-Brexit-data-protection-uncertainty

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Disaster recovery testing: technology systems to test DR

In this concluding part of a two-part series, Computer Weekly looks at ways of testing disaster recovery plans, with methods including array-based replication and hypervisor-based approaches

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Disaster-recovery-testing-Technology-systems-to-test-DR

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Friday 9 December 2016

IT Priorities 2017: Buyers look for network privacy, visibility tools

The 2017 Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey shows growing interest in network privacy, security and management, but SDN and NFV are still lagging

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404334/IT-Priorities-2017-Buyers-look-for-network-privacy-visibility-tools

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Blackberry changes tack to secure enterprise internet of things

After dropping devices to concentrate on mobile device management, Blackberry is poised to take on IoT security under John Chen’s leadership

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404392/Blackberry-changes-tack-to-secure-enterprise-internet-of-things

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Thursday 8 December 2016

PowerShell security threats greater than ever, researchers warn

Administrators should upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft PowerShell and enable extended logging and monitoring capabilities in the light of a surge in related security threats, warn researchers

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404333/PowerShell-security-threats-greater-than-ever-researchers-warn

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Security Think Tank: Simplify infosec messages: If not X, then Y and Z

How can information security professionals help businesses to understand the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Simplify-infosec-messages-If-not-X-then-Y-and-Z

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More than 2,000 TalkTalk routers hijacked by Mirai botnet variant

Security researchers are urging ISPs to issue emergency patches for Marai botnet infections after 2,374 TalkTalk routers were linked in a regional botnet

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404326/More-than-2000-TalkTalk-routers-hijacked-by-Mirai-botnet-variant

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Wednesday 7 December 2016

The United Arab Emirates enterprise IT trends for 2017

The UAE is already a leader in areas such as smart city developments, and 2017 looks set to see organisations in the country increase its adoption of other transformational IT

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404250/The-United-Arab-Emirates-enterprise-IT-trends-for-2017

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The Election Is Over. The Probe Into Russian Hacks Shouldn’t Be

Two Congressmen are calling for a commission to investigate Russian political hacking. Cybersecurity experts are backing the idea. The post The Election Is Over. The Probe Into Russian Hacks Shouldn’t Be appeared first on WIRED.

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Few iOS apps in enterprises meet Apple’s new security mandate

Most iOS apps in the enterprise pose potential security risks, according to research by Appthority

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404262/Few-iOS-apps-in-enterprises-meet-Apples-new-security-mandate

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IT Priorities 2017: What will IT decision-makers be focusing on?

Each year, TechTarget looks at how CIOs and senior IT decision-makers will be investing in IT in the 12 months ahead

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404188/IT-Priorities-2017-What-will-IT-decision-makers-be-focusing-on

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Security Think Tank: Communication is key to cyber security in digital era

How can information security professionals help organisations to understand the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Communication-is-key-to-cyber-security-in-digital-era

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40 firms to trial IBM Watson cognitive computing for cyber security

Forty companies sign up to apply IBM’s Watson cognitive computing systems to cyber security, but threat intelligence experts caution against total reliance on such systems

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404252/40-firms-to-trial-IBM-Watson-cognitive-computing-for-cyber-security

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Tuesday 6 December 2016

Dailymotion breach prompts calls for password alternatives

The latest breach of millions of user details prompts fresh calls for better security of user data and an alternative to passwords

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404205/Dailymotion-breach-prompts-calls-for-password-alternatives

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This App Wants to Be Your Encrypted, Self-Destructing Slack

As anxiety grows over leaked, hacked, and subpoenaed conversations, Wickr is expanding its encrypted messaging app into workplace collaboration. The post This App Wants to Be Your Encrypted, Self-Destructing Slack appeared first on WIRED.

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Security Think Tank: How to make cyber risk easier for business to understand

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UK falls below global cyber security confidence

Global confidence in ability to accurately assess cyber risk has fallen in the past year, but the UK has fallen below the global average

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404174/UK-falls-below-global-cyber-security-confidence

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Monday 5 December 2016

What happens to data protection when we leave the EU?

The UK was a keen participant in the formulation of new data protection laws for the European Union, but its electorate has since voted to leave the EU. How is that likely to affect data protection in the UK once Brexit is accomplished?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/What-happens-to-data-protection-when-we-leave-the-EU

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Obama Has a Plan to Fix Cybersecurity, But Its Success Depends on Trump

Obama’s presidential commission on cybersecurity wants consumer product security ratings and a new generation of government hackers. Will Trump listen? The post Obama Has a Plan to Fix Cybersecurity, But Its Success Depends on Trump appeared first on WIRED.

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The ICO drafts in expertise of former diplomat

Former British diplomat Rob Luke takes up the role of the ICO’s second deputy commissioner in January 2017

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404130/The-ICO-drafts-in-expertise-of-former-diplomat

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Europol hosts simulated cyber attack on retail sector

Europol and MasterCard hold a retail cyber attack simulation exercise to raise awareness of the issue and how to respond to attacks, as well as promote information sharing in the sector

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404120/Europol-hosts-simulated-cyber-attack-on-retail-sector

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Security Think Tank: Cyber risk not just an IT issue

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UK and European firms to continue to invest in data protection ahead of GDPR

Data protection is to remain a key focus for IT security investment for European firms in 2017, but the emphasis is on cloud and mobile security as companies move to these technology platforms

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404112/UK-and-European-firms-to-continue-to-invest-in-data-protection-ahead-of-GDPR

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Friday 2 December 2016

Security Think Tank: Cyber security must be recognised as a fundamental component of business

How can information security professionals help organisations to understand the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Cyber-security-must-be-recognised-as-a-fundamental-component-of-business

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Security veteran urges firms to prioritise spear phishing defence

UK firms should prioritise defence against spear phishing as a key component of cyber attacks, according to security veteran Peter Wood

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404028/Security-veteran-urges-firms-to-prioritise-spear-phishing-defence

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UK helps dismantle Avalanche global cyber network

The UK’s National Crime Agency has contributed to the takedown of a cloud-based cyber crime network in a collaborative law enforcement operation involving 30 countries

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450404018/UK-helps-dismantle-Avalanche-global-cyber-network

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Academics link payment card vulnerability to Tesco Bank cyber heist

UK academics uncover a vulnerability in online payment systems, which they say could have been used in the Tesco Bank cyber heist

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450403998/Academics-link-payment-card-vulnerability-to-Tesco-Bank-cyber-heist

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Thursday 1 December 2016

Mirai botnet hits Post Office Broadband and Kcom customers

Broadband providers Post Office Broadband and Kcom are among a number of operators to have been hit by a hack targeting Zyxel routing hardware

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450403957/Mirai-botnet-hits-Post-Office-Broadband-and-Kcom-customers

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US and UK government expand surveillance powers

The US has introduced wide new hacking powers for federal agents a day after the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act firmed up bulk surveillance powers for intelligence and polices services

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450403905/US-and-UK-government-expand-surveillance-powers

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Security Think Tank: Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility

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Mozilla and Tor issue patches for Firefox flaw exposing Tor users

Users of Tor anonymous browsing urged to update to the latest versions of relevant software to block an exploit that collects IP and MAC addresses to identify users

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450403896/Mozilla-and-Tor-issue-patches-for-Firefox-flaw-exposing-Tor-users

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