In 2017, the government faced multiple legal challenges over the legality of mass surveillance of the population, most of whom pose no threat, in cases that will set the parameters between individual freedom and state intrusion
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432189/Top-10-stories-on-state-surveillance-technology-and-the-law-in-2017
Computer Weekly’s CW500 Club attracts the top IT leaders in the UK to talk to their peers. We present coverage of the 2017 events, including articles and video interviews
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432051/The-CW500-Club-in-2017
Minister for digital tells Lords committee he is confident the UK will obtain and maintain “adequacy” for smooth data transfers with the EU after Brexit
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432198/Hancock-sure-UK-will-obtain-and-maintain-EU-data-protection-adequacy
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 IT security stories of 2017
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431782/Top-10-IT-security-stories-of-2017
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2017
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431761/Top-10-cyber-crime-stories-of-2017
The UK and US governments say a North Korean group was responsible for the ransomware attacks that hit the NHS and other organisations globally this year
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432112/UK-government-blames-North-Korea-for-WannaCry-cyber-attack
Russian security software giant appeals US government’s decision to ban the use of its products in federal agencies
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432048/Kaspersky-Labs-appeals-US-ban
The shortage of cyber security skills can be addressed, starting with training anyone who is unemployed, according to information security professional training and certification body (ISC)2
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431747/Cyber-security-skills-shortage-can-be-addressed-says-ISC2
Ethical hacker discovered nearly 1,000 vulnerabilities after taking a year off from his job in the Netherlands government to set up a hack group
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431745/Dutch-IT-expert-takes-an-ethical-hacking-sabbatical
Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex says its systems have been restored after the company was hit by a second denial of service attack in just over a week
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431741/Bitfinex-restored-after-DDoS-attack
New FCA rules aim to give consumers more information about current accounts beyond interest rates and charges
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431742/Banks-forced-to-be-open-about-major-security-and-operational-incidents
Security researchers have discovered what is believed to be the largest aggregate database found in the dark web to date, prompting fresh calls for improved identity management
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431659/Researchers-find-trove-of-14-billion-credentials
In the light of the number of cyber breaches taking place, innovative security systems are required, according to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431617/Innovation-key-to-halt-cyber-attacks
What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Use-policy-and-guidance-to-help-secure-messaging-apps
Australian authorities have named a Vietnamese hacker they say was able to break into the IT systems at Perth International Airport and steal security information
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431587/Perth-airport-security-plans-stolen-by-Vietnamese-hacker
A Russian-speaking cyber criminal gang is targeting financial institutions in the UK, US and Russia, a Moscow-based security firm reports
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431594/Russian-speaking-hacker-targeting-financial-institutions
Nine cyber security firms have been chosen to take part in the second GCHQ Cyber Accelerator, which is aimed at helping UK startups take the lead in producing the next generation of cyber security systems
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431523/Second-GCHQ-Cyber-Accelerator-kicks-off
Hackers have stolen nearly $80m worth of bitcoin from a bitcoin mining service as the cryptocurrency’s value continues to skyrocket
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431519/Hackers-steal-nearly-80m-in-bitcoin
Protecting digital identity, gaining data visibility and protecting employees are key challenges for the year ahead, according to the 2018 security predictions report by security firm FireEye
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431466/Digital-identity-needs-to-be-priority-in-2018-says-FireEye
Uber was reportedly hacked by a 20-year-old man living with his mother in a small home trying to help pay the bills, according to various unnamed sources
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431454/Uber-hacked-by-a-20-year-old-man-in-the-US
What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431472/Security-Think-Tank-Policy-key-to-limiting-messaging-app-security-risks
Cyber attacks on businesses in 2017 grew in frequency, sophistication and malice, a report on the new age of organised cyber crime reveals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431447/Ransomware-up-nearly-2000-in-two-years-as-cyber-Mafia-hit-business
News of a 100,000 device strong IoT botnet that could cripple the internet has sparked a fresh call for manufacturers of IoT devices to do more to ensure they cannot be hijacked for malicious purposes
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431409/Next-gen-Mirai-botnet-sparks-calls-for-more-secure-IoT-design
What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Ensure-incident-response-in-the-face-of-inevitable-messaging-leaks
Security researchers say they believe that a hacker arrested by Belarus police is Andromeda botnet mastermind Sergey Jarets
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431390/Andromeda-mastermind-Sergey-Jarets-jailed-say-security-researchers
The lines between nation-state sponsored attack groups and cyber criminals continue to blur, according to the latest incident response report by security firm CrowdStrike
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431380/Lines-blurring-between-state-sponsored-and-criminal-cyber-attacks
The proposed digital single market directive is intended to harmonise e-commerce and copyright throughout the European Union, but concerns have been raised over the technological impact this would have on UK industry
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Content-filtering-a-potential-challenge-in-Digital-Single-Market
The UK government is leaving too many of its options open and needs to implement effective cyber security rules now
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Governments-cyber-security-policy-decide-or-delay
What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Four-steps-to-securing-messaging-apps
The bitcoin industry has become one of the top 10 industries most targeted by distributed denial of service attacks, a report has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431318/Bitcoin-industry-enters-top-10-DDoS-targets
Security researchers have identified a new strain of support scam malware and a way of clearing up infected machines
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431294/Researchers-warn-of-new-support-scam-malware
The Dutch government commissions the creation of a scientific classification of individuals and groups involved in cyber crime
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431216/The-Dutch-government-defines-cyber-threat-actors
Security by obscurity, although a common and tempting practice, is generally not recommended, but security by deception offers a way for defenders to make it more difficult for attackers to succeed and easier for defenders to catch them
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Steal-a-march-on-cyber-criminals-through-security-by-deception
In 2017, the most costly or damaging cyber attacks for UK businesses have been malicious insiders and denial of service, research has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431236/Malicious-insiders-and-DDoS-attacks-cost-UK-business-the-most
What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Use-technical-controls-and-policy-to-secure-messaging-apps
Bank is no longer offering customers Kaspersky anti-virus software after UK security agency issues warning
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431206/Barclays-bank-stops-offering-Kaspersky-software-to-new-users
The former director of public prosecutions (DPP), Ken Macdonald, said in written evidence in Lauri Love’s extradition case that it is normal practice to prosecute hackers accused of attacking US servers in the UK – rather than extradite them to the US
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431159/Sound-policy-to-prosecute-hackers-in-UK-says-former-DPP-in-Love-case
Court finds supermarket chain liable for data leak by a former employee, which has been hailed as a landmark ruling, but Morrisons says it will appeal
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431138/Morrisons-found-liable-for-data-leak-in-landmark-ruling
Businesses are concerned that data deletion requests under the GDPR will have a significant or even crippling effect, with many unprepared to meet the expected demand
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431134/Businesses-bracing-for-GDPR-data-deletion-requests
The government has proposed additional safeguards around the power granted to police by the Investigatory Powers Act, but the Open Rights Group and Liberty say they do not go far enough
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431131/Proposed-snoopers-charter-changes-inadequate-says-rights-group
During the closing keynote of AWS Re:Invent 2017, Amazon.com CTO, Werner Vogels, warned enterprises of the perils of overlooking encryption
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431124/Amazoncom-CTO-Werner-Vogels-urges-enterprises-to-get-their-encryption-act-together
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Three-things-to-do-differently-to-secure-websites-in-the-cloud
Some Nato countries are reportedly considering responding to cyber attacks with offensive cyber strikes, but security industry commentators warn of dangers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431022/Security-community-urges-caution-on-offensive-cyber-defence
Appeal court hears that conditions in the Metropolitan Detention Centre, where alleged hacker Lauri Love is likely to be incarcerated if he is extradited to the US, have been described by US judges as “unconscionably bad”, and that Love, who has serious medical conditions, would be at “real risk”
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430993/Lauri-Love-would-face-jail-in-detention-centre-condemned-by-US-judges
Privacy International is calling for legislation and regulation to ensure financial technology firms respect consumers’ rights to privacy, equality and non-discrimination
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430987/Fintechs-must-curb-privacy-invasion-says-Privacy-International
Technology giant is accused of harvesting and selling data from millions of iPhone users from 2011 to 2012 who could each receive compensation of several hundred pounds
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430976/Google-faces-27bn-claim-on-behalf-of-54-million-iPhone-users
Last year’s data breach, which saw the details of 57 million accounts compromised, affected about 2.7 million accounts in the UK
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430904/Uber-breach-affected-27-million-Britons
Engineering student Lauri Love should be tried in the UK, court hears, as new evidence is presented on the “medieval” conditions in US jails for people with medical problems
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430889/Lauri-Love-would-face-medieval-conditions-in-US-prison
Businesses should not overlook the fact that the EU’s new data protection laws may require fundamental changes to internal business processes, warns a data protection lawyer
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430871/GDPR-likely-to-affect-internal-processes-heavily-warns-lawyer
Ahead of Re:Invent 2017, AWS CISO Stephen Schmidt discusses how the cloud giant addresses user demand for new products and services, without compromising on cloud security
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/AWS-cloud-security-Amazon-CISO-shares-secrets-to-building-secure-cloud-products
Consumer identity and access management is a growing trend, but system choice is still challenging, according to KuppingerCole
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430875/Consumer-identity-management-a-growing-trend
In the light of the high number of data breaches, organisations should embrace the inevitable and ensure they can build better trust if they are breached, an information security professional advises
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430795/Data-breach-an-opportunity-to-build-trust
Balancing user experience, privacy and security for the connected consumer is a key challenge for online businesses, according to KuppingerCole
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430785/Businesses-need-to-balance-user-experience-privacy-and-security
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT.
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Laurie-Love-how-reformed-hackers-prevented-the-spread-of-NHS-malware
Reform think tank argues that government could use blockchain technology to create a secure identity for citizens to use across public services
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430641/Blockchain-could-be-used-for-citizen-identity-services-says-Reform
Vigitrust’s Mathieu Gorge reports from Web Summit 2017 on the impact on storage and compliance of biometric security, Blockchain, and robots in internet of things deployments
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/podcast/The-impacts-on-storage-and-compliance-from-Blockchain-robots-and-IoT
After details of the Pentagon’s online data collection habits came to light in the wake of its recent AWS S3 bucket leak, Gartner said web users should not be surprised to know the intelligence services are keeping tabs on their online activities
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430602/Gartner-on-the-Pentagons-misconfigured-AWS-S3-bucket-data-leak
House of Lords artificial intelligence committee hears evidence from experts about the challenges of sharing NHS patient data
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430604/NHS-data-not-fit-for-AI-Lords-Select-committee-told
The first technology revolution was brought about by all computers going online, but care must be taken that in the second and third tech revolutions, the good outweighs the bad, a cyber security researcher warns
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430593/Work-needed-to-ensure-positive-tech-revolutions-says-researcher
The ransom demanded for stolen or encrypted data is likely to rise after the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline in May 2018, according to a cyber security researcher
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430554/GDPR-could-ramp-up-cyber-extortion-demands-warns-researcher
Open letter calls for UK government to make it easier for consumers to get compensation for mass data breaches by implementing an effective system for collective redress
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430540/Government-urged-to-improve-redress-for-mass-data-breaches
The US has charged an Iran-based hacker with accessing HBO’s computer systems, stealing data and attempting to extort millions of dollars
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430534/US-charges-Iranian-man-with-HBO-hacking
New Uber leadership has recognised the importance of consumer trust and that they never should have attempted to cover up a 2016 data breach that affected millions of customers and drivers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430525/Uber-recognises-need-for-consumer-trust-after-breach-cover-up
Like other cyber security firms, Finland’s F-Secure is building an artificial intelligence capability into its products and services, but says this is no replacement for cyber security professionals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430451/Cyber-security-requires-man-and-machine-says-F-Secure
UK national cyber attack response and investigation is a well-defined and rehearsed process, but the responsible agencies say they are building more capability and closing the gaps
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430399/UK-cyber-defenders-set-to-build-on-existing-capability
MPs question the attorney general and prime minister about why alleged hacker Lauri Love is to be extradited to the US, when at least 13 other hackers have been tried for US hacking offences in the UK
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430374/MPs-press-Theresa-May-to-explain-why-alleged-hacker-Lauri-Love-is-being-extradited-to-US
Businesses should look beyond compliance with new data regulations to ensure that their business processes and models are in line with future requirements, advises a privacy innovation expert
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430337/Use-GDPR-to-future-proof-business-models
Business has a crucial role in fighting cyber crime in terms of intelligence sharing and pursuing cyber criminals, according to the country’s top cyber cops
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430303/Business-crucial-to-cyber-crime-fight-say-UK-cyber-cops
The UK’s privacy watchdog has begun funding innovative research into data privacy tools for children and the medical and financial sectors
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430261/ICO-funds-first-four-privacy-tool-development-projects
Cyber attack simulation challenge sees 22-year-old computer science student crowned UK amateur cyber security champion
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430263/Computer-science-student-wins-2017-UK-Cyber-Security-Challenge
Information Commissioner’s Office says it backs prison sentences for anyone abusing their position to access personal data unlawfully
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430206/ICO-pushes-for-jail-terms-for-personal-data-snoops
Information security leaders in Europe believe a major breach of critical infrastructure is coming and that data breaches in their own organisations are imminent – yet most are not ready
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430202/Europe-not-ready-for-imminent-cyber-strikes-say-infosec-professionals
IBM, Packet Clearing House and the Global Cyber Alliance join forces to protect businesses and consumers from internet threats free of charge
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430188/Free-Quad9-internet-threat-protection-launched
As the GDPR compliance deadline approaches, a survey reveals half of UK consumers do not believe commercial organisations care about their privacy
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430184/Half-of-UK-consumers-do-not-trust-firms-with-personal-data
We talk to Mathieu Gorge of Vigitrust about Blockchain, storage and how the distributed peer-to-peer system could be used for the retention of critical digital assets
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/podcast/Podcast-Blockchain-and-storage-for-critical-digital-assets
House of Lords artificial intelligence select committee hears evidence on societal risks of AI, data, life-long learning and the changing role of white-collar workers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430103/Data-skills-could-improve-employment-options-as-AI-accelerates
Current approaches to identity are too backward looking and need revision, according to a UK-based business management consultant
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430093/Banks-ideally-placed-to-fill-identity-void-says-consultant
The full impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is complex, warns the head of ICT at T-Systems Belgium
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430095/GDPR-impact-complex-expert-warns
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation should not be viewed only as a compliance issue, says Belgium’s minister for privacy
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430036/GDPR-is-a-business-opportunity-says-Belgian-minister
Just 25% of UK law firms are ready for the General Data Protection Regulation and one in five have experienced an attempted cyber attack in the past month
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429956/Only-a-quarter-of-UK-law-firms-are-ready-for-GDPR-study-shows
The need for the UK police force to conduct forensic investigations on computers is nothing new, but a rapid escalation of cyber crime has demanded a different approach
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429957/Why-UK-police-are-learning-cyber-forensics
Nordic and Baltic government leaders discuss pooling technologies and competences to counter hybrid threats within the cyber security domain
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429937/Nordic-states-deepen-cyber-defence-collaboration
Organisations are over-confident about their ability to defend against major cyber attacks, despite fears that they will be hit in the coming year, a survey has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429946/IT-leaders-failing-to-prepare-for-cyber-attacks-despite-fears
A Muslim hacktivist group has hacked into Islamic State’s news site and published thousands of subscribers’ details just hours after the site claimed it was impenetrable
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429934/Muslim-hactivists-hack-unhackable-IS-news-site
Open standards will help organisations comply with new EU data protection regulations, while ensuring interoperability and a good user experience, according to a global standardisation group
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429869/Open-standards-will-ease-GDPR-risk-says-Kantara
The UK is calling on social media campaigns to do more to detect and remove “militant messaging” automatically, while former MI5 head issues another caution against tampering with encryption
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429852/UK-calls-for-more-anti-terror-tools-in-social-media
Security experts are questioning the wisdom of WikiLeaks releasing more source code for US intelligence agency hacking tools
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429849/WikiLeaks-publishes-code-and-analysis-of-CIA-hacking-tool
University is investigating a second leak in six months, illustrating that data breaches are often caused by non-malicious insiders and that organisations are not getting to grips with the problem
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429817/University-of-East-Anglia-investigates-another-data-leak
Internet service providers are perfectly positioned to make a significant contribution to cyber security for everyone, BT’s Gavin Patterson believes
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429807/ISPs-can-play-unique-role-in-cyber-security-says-BT-CEO
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Web-security-guidelines-from-FS-ISAC
Ex-GCHQ head says despite the growing number of sophisticated cyber threats, tackling them is not impossible, but business has to find new ways of finding cyber defenders in previously untapped pools of talent
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429790/Cyber-attacks-not-impossible-to-manage-says-ex-GCHQ-head
Everyone has a role to play in cyber security, including big market players – but if this is not done voluntarily, legislation may be required, says the European commissioner for security union
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429726/Everyone-has-cyber-security-responsibility-says-Euro-commissioner
Most US companies risk fines for non-compliance with new European data protection laws that apply to all organisations processing any personal data of EU citizens
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429701/GDPR-fines-may-affect-almost-80-of-US-firms-poll-shows
Companies that break China’s new cyber security law may be fined or even have their licence to trade in the country removed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Chinas-first-cyber-security-law-what-it-means-for-companies
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Web-security-down-to-good-risk-management
The UK government is pursuing various short and long-term initiatives aimed at promoting the cyber security profession and growing skills in the sector, including supporting a professional body
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429653/Cyber-security-skills-a-priority-for-UK-government
Ten human rights organisations challenge lawfulness of UK surveillance legislation and mass internet surveillance by UK intelligence agencies in Strasbourg court
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429643/UK-spies-face-landmark-challenge-over-mass-surveillance-in-human-rights-court
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Approaches-to-effective-web-security
There is still much work to be done before UK SMEs are fully prepared for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), business barometer shows
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429625/Most-UK-small-businesses-in-the-dark-over-GDPR
Businesses need to redress the lack of trust in their ability to keep personal data safe to enable innovation, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429579/UK-businesses-must-redress-lack-of-trust-around-data-says-ICO
Hackers are exploiting the popularity of blockchain technologies in spamming and phishing campaigns, warns Kaspersky Lab
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429564/Blockchain-hype-exploited-by-spammers-and-phishers
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Look-at-full-security-development-lifecycle-to-reduce-web-threats
Insider threat research has revealed that 24% of workers purposely shared info with other companies and nearly 50% have received an email by mistake
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429550/One-in-four-UK-workers-have-maliciously-leaked-business-data
Any business that is online is susceptible to denial of service attacks and should ensure it has the capability to mitigate such attacks, says an industry practitioner who explains how
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429474/Any-online-business-a-target-of-DDoS-attacks
By exceeding the bare minimum requirements set by privacy regulations, businesses can win customers by offering greater assurances, says a business adviser
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429485/Go-beyond-GDPR-for-a-competitive-edge
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Risk-assess-all-web-connections-to-shore-up-security
Third-party cyber security failures are costing businesses the most – up to £1.5m – as security budgets shrink, a study by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International reveals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429441/Third-party-cyber-security-failures-cost-businesses-the-most
Businesses are nowhere near prepared enough for a cyber attack, according to a poll of information and security professionals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429413/Businesses-unprepared-for-cyber-attacks-warn-cyber-professionals
Cyber space is influencing human development and behaviour, but no one is in control and it will take a collective effort to ensure the cyber effect is more positive than negative, says cyber psychology expert
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429394/Society-needs-to-work-together-to-gain-control-of-cyber-space
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Three-areas-of-web-security-challenges
Dmarc is a hugely important way to reduce email fraud – just ask HMRC – but it also makes email marketing campaigns far more effective
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Dmarc-email-validation-were-doing-it-all-wrong
The Silence banking Trojan that has hit at least 10 financial institutions has once again highlighted the weakness of using username and password combinations to access accounts
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429371/Silence-banking-Trojan-highlights-password-weakness
The UK Data Protection Bill is due to come into force this year, ahead of the EU General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018 - we look at the differences between the two
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/UK-Data-Protection-Bill-vs-EU-General-Data-Protection-Regulation
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Secure-your-web-applications-without-prejudice
A report about how easy it is to spoof the email addresses of Dutch politicians causes wider security debate in the Netherlands
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429084/Spoofing-of-Dutch-politicians-causes-heated-debate
Illicit certificates are more expensive than counterfeit US passports, stolen credit cards and handguns on the dark web
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429177/Researchers-uncover-strong-trade-in-code-signing-certificates
NotPetya, WannaCry and other ransomware have caused unprecedented damage to businesses, infrastructure and users, say threat researchers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429175/NotPetya-tops-list-of-worst-ransomware-attacks
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Web-opportunities-must-be-met-with-appropriate-security-controls
IBM security intelligence head says professionals should embrace artificial intelligence and automation to ensure they do not become obsolete
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429185/Cyber-security-professionals-urged-to-embrace-AI-and-automation
Sponsorship will provide hundreds of places on online Qufaro CyberEPQ course
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429178/Deloitte-sponsorship-helps-progress-of-Bletchley-cyber-school
Businesses should introduce urgent policy changes to catch up with the reality of employees’ use of messaging apps, which is a growing security risk, say security researchers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429098/Messaging-apps-a-growing-business-security-risk-study-shows
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Starter-for-10-in-the-web-security-challenge
EU governments are reportedly planning to respond to cyber attacks as an act of war, but a cyber security expert says links to nation states may be hard to prove
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429090/EU-may-struggle-to-prove-cyber-attack-links-warns-expert
Heathrow is investigating how and why files containing security information were stored without any protection on a USB stick found by a member of the public
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429079/Heathrow-to-probe-leak-of-security-files
Organisations should ensure that in layering various security controls, the degree of alignment is not too great, warns McAfee CTO
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429040/Diversify-security-controls-to-get-max-protection-says-McAfee
Businesses should embrace consumer identity management to improve marketing capabilities and help drive regulatory compliance, says KuppingerCole
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429018/Consumer-identity-management-will-benefit-business
Enterprises need to change their approach if they are to beat cyber criminals, according McAfee’s enterprise products head
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429007/Rewrite-the-rules-to-win-cyber-arms-race-says-McAfee
European Parliament approves entry/exit system which will cover all non-EU visitors to the European Union
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428966/EU-to-collect-biometrics-of-all-visitors-which-could-include-UK-citizens-post-Brexit
Researcher discovers critical security flaws in an Inmarsat maritime communication system, highlighting the cyber risks facing the shipping industry
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428946/IOActive-warns-of-security-flaws-in-maritime-communication-system
Malware detection triggered an upload of data from a National Security Agency contractor’s home computer, Kaspersky Lab says an internal investigation has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428927/Kaspersky-Lab-explains-how-NSA-data-was-uploaded
Modern cyber threats require a risk-based approach, according to McAfee’s chief technical strategist
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428871/Embrace-risk-based-security-McAfee-urges-business
UK’s intelligence services lack adequate oversight and written guidelines when sharing databases of sensitive information, Privacy International argues in secret court
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428870/Oversight-of-intelligence-agencies-data-sharing-has-failed-court-hears
We all know a lot of hacks come via website injections, trojans, weak passwords and more! The bad part of this is visitors to these websites then pick up the pay load, distribute it etc… all without the website own ever even knowing.
If you run a website, I am pretty certain it has probably been hacked in the past. It is not fun! You have been compromised and I hope you have a good back up! Most people that run a website don’t have a clue about backups, security, malware, and all the other bad things that can happen.
Even worse is when your website has been taken over and is not just emailing spam from the server that is load with malware. Not fun!
So how does the average person keep their website running and keep it safe from the bad guys?
Well the first part is you want to get a good quality web hosting company. One company we highly recommend is SiteGround. You can read a great detailed review of SiteGround Web Hosting at https://whackahost.com/siteground-review/ where he goes into all the plans and why they are safe.
Listen if you are running a few websites it is usually a question of not if, but when it might get hacked so you at least want a web hosting company that is going to alert you if it were to get hacked. That is why we like Site Ground. They have daily scans and alert you as well as firewalls and extra security layers that the average website is going to need.
How about you? Has your website ever been hacked? I would love to hear more about it!
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BlackBerry has launched cyber security services to safeguard people, privacy and assets, with vehicle security and GDPR compliance leading the new offering
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428852/BlackBerry-launches-cyber-security-services
New report finds small businesses must do cyber security better if they want to work with large enterprises
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428853/Samsung-study-warns-startups-to-up-their-security-stance
A security professional’s view on criminal hacking has shifted away from the traditional stereotype of the hacker, towards a much more diverse cross-section of wider society
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/A-history-of-hacking-and-hackers
Privacy notices are too vague and generally inadequate, a global investigation finds, with UK websites in several sectors found wanting by an Information Commissioner’s Office review
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428850/UK-website-privacy-notices-inadequate-finds-ICO
A ransomware attack that has commonalities with WannaCry NotPeya is reportedly hitting organisations in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Bulgaria and Germany
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428846/Bad-Rabbit-malware-raises-fears-of-third-global-ransomware-attack
The UK’s financial regulatory body has announced it is to probe the Equifax data breach believed to have affected hundreds of thousands of Britons
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428795/UKs-FCA-to-probe-Equifax-breach-of-Britons-data
Security firm intends to break the cycle of playing cat and mouse with cyber attackers, according to its technology head
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428797/McAfee-aims-to-out-innovate-adversaries
Police have arrested nearly 200 people for airline ticketing fraud in an international operation involving public and private sector organisations
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428777/Nearly-200-arrested-for-airline-ticketing-fraud
Microsoft has dropped a lawsuit pushing for reforms of state surveillance practices in response to changes in US data access request policy, but says more reform is necessary
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428766/Microsoft-drops-lawsuit-after-US-revises-data-access-policy
The financial services watchdogs have informed banks that they have to do more to improve anti-money laundering systems
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428763/Nordic-finance-watchdogs-losing-patience-over-anti-money-laundering-systems-at-banks
SMEs in Birmingham are to get the opportunity to learn how to protect themselves from cyber attacks at a free event on 25 October 2017
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428723/Birmingham-SMEs-to-get-help-from-London-Digital-Security-Centre
The IT security industry needs to look at itself and its practices before blaming organisations that have been hit by cyber attacks
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Is-it-time-to-stop-blaming-organisations-for-being-breached
Faced with a US government ban and media reports alleging co-operation with Russian spies, Kaspersky Lab has announced a global transparency initiative
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428695/Kaspersky-Lab-announces-global-transparency-initiative
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has urged organisations to ensure they understand cyber risks, as a survey reveals mid-sized firms have inadequate cyber protection
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428690/Understand-cyber-security-dont-fear-it-says-NCSC-head
The US government has issued a warning about ongoing cyber attacks targeting critical national infrastructure, saying some networks and at least one power generator have been compromised
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428685/US-warns-of-cyber-attacks-on-critical-infrastructure
McAfee has released a decryption framework to boost the production of decryption tools to help victims of ranswomware attacks
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428596/Ransomware-decryption-framework-now-available
Europol and EU cyber security agency Enisa have hosted a two-day conference to find ways of addressing the cyber security risks posed by internet-connected devices
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428597/Cooperation-vital-to-securing-internet-of-things-says-Europol
IT security is hindering productivity and innovation across enterprises, research has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428565/IT-security-hindering-productivity-and-innovation-survey-shows
Intelligence commissioners did not need technical expertise or support staff to check whether GCHQ and MI5 were lawfully sharing huge databases, court told
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428547/Safeguards-permit-GCHQ-to-share-huge-databases-on-public-court-hears
McAfee says shift in industry’s approach is evidenced by adoption of its Data Exchange Layer and new collaborations through McAfee Security Innovation Alliance
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428540/Security-industry-more-open-integrated-and-collaborative
Endpoint devices, the cloud and people will be the security control points of the future, according to the chief of security firm McAfee
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428511/Endpoint-cloud-people-key-to-future-cyber-security-says-McAfee
Infoblox is to collaborate with McAfee to combine web and DNS security to deliver unified protection
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428512/Infoblox-partners-with-McAfee-to-combine-web-and-DNS-security
McAfee is forging ahead with its innovation efforts in advanced analytics, deep learning and artificial intelligence
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428465/McAfee-forges-ahead-with-analytics-deep-learning-and-AI
European Commission’s first annual review of transatlantic data transfer deal highlights strengths and weakness of agreement
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428473/EU-US-Privacy-Shield-data-pact-is-working-but-needs-improvement-says-EC
Breach investigations commonly focus on the attackers and their motives, but a security researcher believes there needs to be more emphasis on business impact
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428456/Focus-needs-to-shift-to-breach-impact-says-McAfee-researcher
Google has rolled out new identity protection features across its account base, including advanced protection for at-risk users
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428447/Google-debuts-additional-identity-protection-services
Intelligence agencies are “unlawfully” sharing huge datasets containing sensitive information about the population with industry, government departments and overseas intelligence services, a court will hear this week
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428357/UK-intelligence-agencies-unlawfully-sharing-sensitive-personal-data-court-hears
The discovery of a vulnerability affecting the WPA2 Wi-Fi security standard has people in a spin. But how serious is it really, and what basic steps can you take to keep your network safe from a Krack attack?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428369/How-to-protect-your-Wi-Fi-network-from-a-Krack-attack
Cloud email archiving turbo-charges search, while email security is locked down and terabytes of storage use on-premise avoided with email stub on local servers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428272/Law-firm-speeds-search-and-saves-TB-with-Mimecast-email-archive
A Belgian researcher has uncovered a major weakness in the WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocol that is thought to leave every Wi-Fi network in the world open to attack
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428265/Encryption-flaw-leaves-every-Wi-Fi-network-in-the-world-wide-open
The UK’s national weather service automates testing using eggPlant to ensure integrity of weather warnings system
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428249/The-Met-Office-automates-functional-testing-of-weather-warnings-sites
The poor handling of the data breach by fast food chain Pizza Hut shows that company boards need to take control, a London-based law firm advises
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428256/Pizza-Hut-data-breach-shows-need-for-board-control
The biggest cyber threat to UK and US small businesses is employees’ weak passwords, as the frequency, intensity and cost of cyber attacks continue to rise, a study has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428246/SMEs-more-vulnerable-than-ever-to-cyber-attacks-survey-shows
Abu Dhabi’s surveillance system is using technology from Cisco
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428240/ADMCC-monitors-Abu-Dhabi-with-Cisco-technology
Cyber security is a business necessity, according to the T-Mobile security chief in Poland
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428209/Cyber-security-a-business-necessity
Cyber security community called on to help educate capital’s small businesses about cyber crime and give them practical advice
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428190/London-issues-call-to-arms-to-cyber-security-community
The country needs to focus on the key issues it faces to make the most of the opportunities presented by the digital revolution
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/How-will-the-UK-supercharge-its-digital-economy
David Mahon, chief security officer of CenturyLink, discusses why cyber security is actually the business strategy
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427940/Executive-interview-David-Mahon-Ciso-CenturyLink
All EU institutions, bodies and agencies should live up to strong data protection safeguards when processing personal data, says the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428183/MEPs-push-for-stronger-data-protection-by-EU-institutions
