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
