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
The hacking of an Australian defence sub-contractor has once again highlighted the importance of supply chain cyber security
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428092/Australian-defence-contractor-hacked-for-fighter-jet-data
The US government says it has ‘has issues’ with a ruling by the Irish High Court which will test the legality of EU-US data transfers as Facebook considers an appeal to Supreme Court.
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428049/US-government-says-its-views-must-be-heard-in-legal-challenge-to-EU-US-data-sharing
Utilities need to get their IT investments right if they are to regain and retain lost market share and boost revenue
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428024/Tech-investments-key-as-European-utility-firms-struggle
The rumoured review of the UK government’s identity assurance programme provides the ideal opportunity to fix problems and accelerate progress
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Will-the-review-of-Govuk-Verify-fix-the-UKs-digital-identity-problems
Industrial control systems are under attack, and these attacks are likely to get worse, according to a security researcher and former NSA inspector general
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428010/Industrial-control-systems-under-attack-warns-MIT-researcher
The UK government has unveiled plans for an internet safety strategy to protect the British public from ‘worrying or nasty’ content online
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428007/Government-proposes-changes-to-make-Britain-safer-online
Nato’s adviser on emerging security challenges tells conference of growing challenge posed by security threats
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450428006/Cyber-threats-are-among-top-dangers-says-Nato
What are the main challenges that security analytics can be used to address?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-If-you-are-not-measuring-are-you-really-defending
Support for email authentication among the world’s internet service providers has surged in the past two years, a two-year study has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427750/More-than-three-quarters-of-global-email-protected-by-Dmarc
Cyber security ecosystems around the world have launched an initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between regional ecosystems
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427918/Global-cyber-security-collaboration-initiative-launched-in-Krakow
Governments need to agree on cyber security realities and priorities, and move towards more effective regulation, legislation and law enforcement to enable tech interoperability for business
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427909/World-at-a-cyber-security-crossroad-warns-expert
What are the main challenges that security analytics can be used to address?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Security-analytics-helps-find-needles-in-haystacks
Irish data protection commissioner Helen Dixon has neatly avoided having to deal with the US surveillance of Facebook users in Europe by referring a complaint by Austrian lawyer Max Schrems to the European Court of Justice
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Schrems-mass-surveillance-complaint-knocked-back-another-year-or-two-by-Irish-judge
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is to host a summit for cyber security practitioners in February 2018
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427861/NCSC-to-host-cyber-practitioner-summit
What are the main challenges that security analytics can be used to address?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Be-selective-when-it-comes-to-security-analytics
Awards celebrate the people of the cyber security industry on the front lines of organisations battling cyber threats
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427711/Security-Serious-Unsung-Heroes-announced
What are the main challenges that security analytics can be used to address?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Security-analytics-can-provide-serious-value
Security experts share views on risk of artificial intelligence being re-purposed by hackers for phishing attacks
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427653/Security-experts-air-concerns-over-hackers-using-AI-and-machine-learning-for-phishing-atttacks
What are the main challenges that security analytics can be used to address?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Security-analytics-augments-human-capabilities
Many organisations are not paying enough attention to technology in their preparations for the General Data Protection Regulation and risk compliance failure
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427632/Much-GDPR-prep-is-a-waste-of-time-warns-PwC
Businesses face new uncertainty over their ability to share data with the US, as Europe’s highest court reassesses the legality of the EU’s model data-sharing contracts
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Is-the-tide-going-out-for-transatlantic-data-flows
Organisations need help to act on all the information they receive about cyber security, the London Digital Security Centre has learned since its inception in 2015
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427558/Business-needs-help-to-act-on-cyber-security-advice
IT spending is taking on a different shape as organisations embark on, and accelerate, digital transformation projects
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427557/Global-IT-spending-to-hit-37tn-next-year-says-Gartner
Managed service providers Daisy Group and Redcentric have both been named as HSCN-compliant suppliers as the network service launch date nears
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427552/Daisy-and-Redcentric-named-HSCN-compliant-as-launch-date-nears
What are the main challenges that security analytics can be used to address?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427548/Security-Think-Tank-Security-analytics-may-not-be-for-everyone
In the face of a growing shortage of cyber security skills around the world, the security industry itself needs to do more to attract people
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427459/Cyber-security-industry-key-to-solving-skills-gap
Latest round in Max Schrems’s legal battle with Facebook could have major implications for EU-US trade and the privacy of millions of European residents
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427414/Irish-High-Court-asks-European-Court-to-rule-on-legality-of-EU-US-data-transfers
What are the main challenges that security analytics can be used to address?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Security-analytics-requires-talent-and-experience
Credit rating firm says up to 145.5 million consumers may have been affected by cyber breach earlier this year
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427402/Equifax-breach-bigger-than-first-reported
The NHS Digital head of security speaks to Computer Weekly about the lessons learnt from the latest cyber attacks
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/video/CW500-video-interview-Dan-Taylor-NHS-Digital
UBS’ strategic change manager for operational resilience speaks to Computer Weekly about the lessons learnt from the latest cyber attacks
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/video/CW500-video-interview-Yiannis-Pavlosoglou-UBS
While there is still much work to be done, the NCSC’s first annual report says it has prevented thousands of cyber attacks since its inception
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427340/UK-National-Cyber-Security-Centre-looks-to-future-in-annual-review
Oracle’s Larry Ellison claims revolutionary cast for autonomous 18c database at the supplier’s 2017 OpenWorld conference in San Francisco
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427316/OpenWorld-2017-Ellison-declares-autonomous-database-revolutionary
What are the main challenges that security analytics can be used to address?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Security-analytics-needs-serious-resources
Europol-Interpol Cybercrime Conference sees No More Ransom anti-ransomware initiative highlighted as successful example of law enforcement agencies’ collaboration
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427305/Europol-and-Interpol-reaffirm-fight-against-cyber-crime
No industry is immune to cyber attack, and Mastercard believes the threat to the payment card industry demands a multi-layered approach, with a new fraud prediction tool in its arsenal
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450427231/Cyber-threat-to-payment-industry-demands-multi-layer-defence
