Spoofed Grindr Accounts Turned One Man’s Life into a ‘Living Hell’

When someone started making fake Grindr profiles for Matthew Herrick, more than 700 men came to his home and work. The post Spoofed Grindr Accounts Turned One Man’s Life into a ‘Living Hell’ appeared first on WIRED.

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Data breach costs exceed 20% of revenue

The cost of data breaches topped 20% of revenue in the past year as cyber attacks became more sophisticated and defenders struggled to keep pace, the latest Cisco security report shows

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More than a million Netgear routers feared vulnerable to hijack

At least 10,000 and possibly more than a million Netgear routers are vulnerable to hijack by attackers, warn security researchers

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450412024/More-than-a-million-Netgear-routers-feared-vulnerable-to-hijack

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NHS trusts vulnerable to cyber attack due to irregular app testing

Many NHS trusts are failing to scan internal apps for security-related defects or scan web perimeter apps regularly, potentially exposing patient data to cyber breaches

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450412011/NHS-trusts-vulnerable-to-cyber-attack-due-to-irregular-app-testing

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Australian organisations forced to take cyber insurance seriously

The take-up of cyber security insurance in Australia remains low, but it could increase if data breach notification regulations come into force

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411923/Australian-organisations-forced-to-take-cyber-insurance-seriously

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Privacy Shield threat overshadowed by US immigration row

EU citizens’ rights under the Privacy Shield Act are not directly affected by President Trump’s executive order on public safety, according to international law firm Hogan Lovells

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411961/Privacy-Shield-threat-overshadowed-by-US-immigration-row

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Many firms in the dark on cyber security investment

UK businesses need to adopt a risk-based approach to cyber security spending to ensure the best ROI and most appropriate data protection, says industry expert Michael Dieroff.

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411926/Many-firms-in-the-dark-on-cyber-security-investment

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Consumers do not trust companies with personal data, survey shows

UK firms still have much work to do in preparing for GDPR compliance, minimising the risk of identity theft and regaining trust, according to law firm Winckworth Sherwood

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GDPR highlighted on Data Protection Day

Businesses dealing with EU citizens’ data urged to ensure they are on track to comply with the GDPR in less than 16 months, as the world marks Data Protection Day 2017

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For the Next Election, Don’t Recount the Vote. Encrypt It

A new voting system promises to avoid unnecessary recounts—and prove when they’re necessary, too. The post For the Next Election, Don’t Recount the Vote. Encrypt It appeared first on WIRED.

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Facebook ups security with Fido U2F two-factor authentication

Social media giant is enabling users to increase the security of their logins with Fido U2F USB security keys

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Security spending leaving data vulnerable, study finds

Cyber breaches are increasing despite increased security spending, a study shows, highlighting that security investment decisions are not aligned with actual cyber threats

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Microsoft’s cloud privacy battle may go to US Supreme Court

The US Department of Justice is considering going to the Supreme Court after an appeals court refused to revisit its July 2016 landmark ruling blocking government access to Microsoft servers in Ireland

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US man jailed for hacking into celebrity accounts

Edward Majerczyk is jailed for 9 months and ordered to pay $5,700 compensation for hacking iCloud and Gmail accounts and stealing celebrity nude photos

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411644/US-man-jailed-for-hacking-into-celebrity-accounts

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Society urged to nurture cyber talent at Microsoft security conference

Cyber security investigative reporter Brian Krebs urges society to cultivate more “hackers for good” in today’s age of internet supervillains

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Monero, the Drug Dealer’s Cryptocurrency of Choice, Is on Fire

As the black market caught on to its anonymity properties, Monero became the fastest growing cryptocurrency of 2016. The post Monero, the Drug Dealer’s Cryptocurrency of Choice, Is on Fire appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/01/monero-drug-dealers-cryptocurrency-choice-fire/
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Challenges of complying with the Investigatory Powers Act

Despite opposition by civil liberties groups and technology companies, the UK government has passed the controversial Investigatory Powers Act, adding a host of security and contingency requirements that UK businesses need to consider

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Challenges-of-complying-with-the-Investigatory-Powers-Act

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Twitter botnet has cyber security implications, say reseachers

A researcher is urging the security community to consider the implications of massive botnets of fake Twitter accounts

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411611/Twitter-botnet-has-cyber-security-implications-say-reseachers

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Bromium mobilises endpoints to fight cyber attacks

Bromium evolves its micro-virtualisation security technology to gather threat intelligence from endpoints and automate checks and responses across an enterprise

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411463/Bromium-mobilises-endpoints-to-fight-cyber-attacks

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No silver bullet for business IoT security

Good application design, adapting existing IT security and adopting some new ideas can protect firms from IoT threats

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/No-silver-bullet-for-business-IoT-security

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Lloyds Bank hit by massive DDoS attack

It has emerged that UK banks have been targeted by a DDoS campaign that affected services intermittently only at the Lloyds Banking Group

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411443/Lloyds-Bank-hit-by-massive-DDoS-attack

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Saudi Arabian bank enables customers to print their own debit cards

Fingerprint scan at self-service units will authorise Al Rajhi Bank customers to print debit cards, statements and other documentation

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411440/Saudi-Arabian-bank-enables-customers-to-print-their-own-debit-cards

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ICO sets out plans to issue GDPR guidance

Information Commissioner’s Office encourages business to review guidance on the General Data Protection Regulation as it is published to identify what areas need to be addressed in 2017

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411370/ICO-sets-out-plans-to-issue-GDPR-guidance

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It’s About To Get Even Easier to Hide on the Dark Web

The anonymity-focused Tor Project wants to make darknet sites not just more secure, but potentially undiscoverable. The post It’s About To Get Even Easier to Hide on the Dark Web appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/01/get-even-easier-hide-dark-web/
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DDoS protection provider alleged to be Mirai botnet creator

Investigative journalist Brian Krebs believes distributed denial of service mitigation firm owner is the author of malware designed to enable massive IoT botnet-enabled DDoS attacks

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411352/DDoS-protection-provider-claimed-to-be-Mirai-botnet-creator

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National crime survey figures show growing cyber crime

Cyber crime is on the up and is now included in official crime figures

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411292/National-crime-survey-figures-show-growing-cyber-crime

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Carbanak shows how attackers hijack legitimate tools

Criminal gang’s abuse of Google services highlights the trend of attackers using legitimate tools to launch and manage attacks

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411284/Carbanak-shows-how-attackers-hijack-legitimate-tools

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UK firms struggling to manage cyber threats, survey shows

Businesses want security suppliers to offer more complementary products and collaborate more effectively as they struggle to manage data protection in the light of new laws, a survey shows

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411265/UK-firms-struggling-to-manage-cyber-threats-survey-shows

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2017 may be crisis year for DDoS attacks, warns Deloitte

The proliferation of IoT devices and IoT exploit kits may make 2017 a turning point in DDoS attacks requiring new defence tactics, warns Deloitte

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411183/2017-may-be-crisis-year-for-DDoS-attacks-warns-Deloitte

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Obama Will Free Chelsea Manning, a Final Ceasefire in His War on Leakers

Obama prosecuted more leakers to the press under the Espionage Act than all other presidents combined; a dangerous precedent for Trump. The post Obama Will Free Chelsea Manning, a Final Ceasefire in His War on Leakers appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/01/chelsea-manning-sentence-commuted-obama/
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Blockchain can cut investment bank infrastructure costs by 30%

Investment banks can make huge cuts to their IT infrastructure costs through blockchain, according to analysis

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411109/Blockchain-can-cut-investment-bank-infrastructure-costs-by-30

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Security Think Tank: Look to security best practices to secure DNS

What are the main security risks associated with DNS and how are these best mitigated?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Look-to-security-best-practices-to-secure-DNS

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HSBC appoints technology advisers to keep pace with IT changes

Bank hopes to gain knowledge about technologies such as artificial intelligence and biometric security through its new technology advisory board

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411098/HSBC-appoints-technology-advisers-to-keep-pace-with-IT-changes

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How information security professionals can help business understand cyber risk

Information security is continually moving up business and board agendas, but information security professionals find it challenging to help business leaders to understand fully the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses.

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/How-information-security-professionals-can-help-business-understand-cyber-risk

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UK business at risk due to severe security skills shortage

Job site Indeed urges UK’s tech sector to pull together to attract more people into cyber security roles as study shows UK skills gap among the worst in the world

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450411089/UK-business-at-risk-due-to-severe-security-skills-shortage

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Security Think Tank: DNS, the underdog in cyber security strategy

What are the main security risks associated with DNS and how are these best mitigated?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-DNS-the-underdog-in-cyber-security-strategy

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Meet IoT security challenges head-on

Securing internet-connected devices should be a priority for IT leaders. We pinpoints the key areas that need to be targeted

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Meet-IoT-security-challenges-head-on

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England’s largest NHS trust investigates cyber attack

A cyber attack on England’s largest NHS trust has underlined the importance of cyber security at healthcare organisations and has raised renewed fears about NHS legacy IT systems

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410984/Englands-largest-NHS-trust-investigates-cyber-attack

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Security Think Tank: Use DNS proxy services to bolster security

What are the main security risks associated with DNS, and how are these best mitigated?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Use-DNS-proxy-services-to-bolster-security

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Facebook under fire for WhatsApp security backdoor

A security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the way WhatsApp implements encryption, raising concerns that it will be exploited by governments to spy on users

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410923/Facebook-under-fire-for-WhatsApp-security-backdoor

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Security Think Tank: Add risk of DNS attack to business continuity plan

What are the main security risks associated with DNS and how are these best mitigated?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Add-risk-of-DNS-attack-to-business-continuity-plan

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Obama administration relaxes NSA data-sharing rules

Civil liberties organisations express concern at US move to disseminate raw NSA communications surveillance to 16 other government agencies

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Davos: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society

Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by technology to jobs, political stability and cyber security at the World Economic Forum in Davos

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Just in Time for Trump, the NSA Loosens Its Privacy Rules

Privacy critics have called on Obama to rein in US surveillance powers before Trump can abuse them. With a new NSA rule change, he’s done the opposite. The post Just in Time for Trump, the NSA Loosens Its Privacy Rules appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/01/just-time-trump-nsa-loosens-privacy-rules/
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TechUK launches framework to build public trust in the IoT

Tech sector association techUK wants to help overcome public distrust in the internet of things

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410840/TechUK-launches-framework-to-build-public-trust-in-the-IoT

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Flawed GoDaddy security certificates show need for control

Vulnerabilities in digital security certificates highlight the need for organisations to be able to exercise more control over those certificates

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410837/Flawed-GoDaddy-security-certificates-show-need-for-control

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US college admits paying $28,000 ransom to cyber attackers

Los Angeles college was forced to pay ransomware attackers after being locked out of key computer systems and data

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Asean storage moves towards hybrid model

Storage is moving to the cloud in the Asean region and a number of storage companies are jostling for position

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410786/Asean-storage-moves-towards-hybrid-model

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Security Think Tank: Business should arm against rise in DNS server attacks

What are the main security risks associated with DNS and how are these best mitigated?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Business-should-arm-against-rise-in-DNS-server-attacks

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Firms should take note of EC privacy proposals, warns KPMG

Professional services firm KPMG is urging UK firms to ensure they are prepared for proposed EU privacy rules for electronic communications set to become law by May 2018

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410767/Firms-should-take-note-of-EC-privacy-proposals-warns-KPMG

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GDPR compliance is top priority for Belgian CIOs in 2017

GDPR, cloud computing and a lack of IT skills are some of the challenges that CIOs in Belgium will address this year

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410609/GDPR-compliance-is-top-priority-for-Belgian-CIOs-in-2017

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Australian websites defaced by Tunisian Islamist hacktivists

Tunisian Islamist hacktivists have defaced websites in Australia, Russia, Italy and Pakistan with messages calling for a halt to the killing of civilians in Syria

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410756/Australian-websites-defaced-by-Tunisian-Islamist-hacktivists

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Deloitte predicts major advances in mobile technology in 2017

Deloitte’s 16th TMT Predictions report highlights advances in mobile networking and device technology

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410760/Deloitte-predicts-major-advances-in-mobile-technology-in-2017

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How Spy Agency Vets Read That Bombshell Trump Report: With Caution

An explosive new report about Trumps relationship with Russia shouldn’t be taken at face value. The post How Spy Agency Vets Read That Bombshell Trump Report: With Caution appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/01/spy-agency-vets-read-bombshell-trump-report-caution/
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Russia Hacked ‘Older’ Republican Emails, FBI Director Says

FBI Director James Comey tells Congress the same hackers who breached the DNC also penetrated the RNC’s older email domains and state-level GOP targets. The post Russia Hacked ‘Older’ Republican Emails, FBI Director Says appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/01/russia-hacked-older-republican-emails-fbi-director-says/
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Security Think Tank: Top three DNS-related security risks

What are the main security risks associated with the domain name system and how are these best mitigated?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Top-three-DNS-related-security-risks

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Cyber security scare stories could sharpen focus at banks

There are continual cyber attacks on banks, and although most are repelled, there is significant room for improvement

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410674/Cyber-security-scare-stories-could-sharpen-focus-at-banks

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Liberty launches cash appeal to challenge Snoopers’ Charter

Civil rights group Liberty is appealing for donations to raise £10,000 by 8 February 2017 to challenge the lawfulness of bulk surveillance powers in the new Investigatory Powers Act

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410673/Liberty-launches-cash-appeal-to-challenge-Snoopers-Charter

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Security Think Tank: Know the business risks of using the internet

What are the main security risks associated with DNS and how are these best mitigated?

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Know-the-business-risks-of-using-the-internet

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Secure IoT before it kills us

Experts say more must be done to mitigate the potentially catastrophic threats presented by connected devices

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Secure-IoT-before-it-kills-us

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Feds’ Damning Report on Russian Election Hack Won’t Convince Skeptics

The intel agencies’ full report on Russia’s hack of the 2016 election is out. But it won’t silence the diehard deniers. The post Feds’ Damning Report on Russian Election Hack Won’t Convince Skeptics appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/01/feds-damning-report-russian-election-hack-wont-convince-skeptics/
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Ransomware expected to dominate in 2017

Ransomware and IoT-enabled attacks are expected to continue, while 2017 will see the rise of data integrity attacks, targeting of cloud infrastructure and the use of AI by attackers, experts predict

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410530/Ransomware-expected-to-dominate-in-2017

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Inside the UK’s first cyber security entrepreneur boot camp

This is the first in a series of articles charting the progress of participants from HutZero, a new cyber security entrepreneur acceleration programme run by Cyber London (CyLon) and the Centre for Security Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen’s University Belfast

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Inside-the-UKs-first-cyber-security-entrepreneur-boot-camp

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Security research links Russia to US election cyber attacks

Security researchers say the hacking of the US Democratic National Convention’s email system is linked to a wider Russian cyber campaign

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410516/Security-research-links-Russia-to-US-election-cyber-attacks

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Assange’s Claims on DNC Hack Have ‘No Credibility’, Say Intel Chiefs

A senate hearing on Russian hacking turns Assange into a punching bag—and Donald Trump by association. The post Assange’s Claims on DNC Hack Have ‘No Credibility’, Say Intel Chiefs appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/01/us-intel-chiefs-tell-congress-assange-no-credibility/
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CIOs: Is a PC refresh really necessary?

IT departments are preparing to migrate off Windows 7. Manufacturers are ready with a range of new PCs at this year’s CES

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410396/CIOs-Is-a-PC-refresh-really-necessary

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UK youngsters unwittingly exposing private data

The UK children’s commissioner has called for better support for child privacy after study shows most are unknowingly agreeing to share private data

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450410452/UK-youngsters-unwittingly-exposing-private-data

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California legislates against ransomware

US state introduces legislation to make it easier to bring ransomware attackers to justice and jail them for up to four years

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A Timeline of Trump’s Strange, Contradictory Statements on Russian Hacking

“These aren’t the statements of someone who’s interested in getting to the bottom of this.” The post A Timeline of Trump’s Strange, Contradictory Statements on Russian Hacking appeared first on WIRED.

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Flight booking systems easy to hack, researchers warn

Malicious actors could infiltrate systems to alter passenger information and even cancel bookings, Chaos Communications Congress told

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Thai military to recruit civilian “cyber warriors”

The Thai military is to recruit civilian experts to help improve IT systems and cyber defence capabilities

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Power firm quashes reports of US grid breached by Russian hackers

A US power utility company confirms that the US power grid was not breached by Russian hackers as reported by some US media

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Three-quarters of enterprises collecting IoT data, says 451 Research

A study of IoT buying plans by analysts at 451 Research shows robust growth ahead during 2017

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Australian state’s human rights commission website hit by hacktivists

Anonymous hacktivists deface Victoria Human Rights Commission website with message in support of AnonPlus social networking service

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