Monday, 8 May 2017

Don’t Pin the Macron Email Hack on Russia Just Yet

Don’t Pin the Macron Email Hack on Russia Just Yet
There are clues that the Kremlin hacked the French presidential candidate. But not yet enough to draw a conclusion. The post Don’t Pin the Macron Email Hack on Russia Just Yet appeared first on WIRED.

from WIRED https://www.wired.com/2017/05/dont-pin-macron-email-hack-russia-just-yet/
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Sunday, 7 May 2017

Barclays launches £10m UK digital safety campaign

Barclays is to lead a £10m campaign against digital fraud as research reveals London, Bristol and Birmingham are scam hotspots, with young adults most at risk

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418313/Barclays-launches-10m-UK-digital-safety-campaign


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Friday, 5 May 2017

Hackers Hit Macron With Huge Email Leak Ahead of French Election

Hackers Hit Macron With Huge Email Leak Ahead of French Election
The campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron confirms it’s been the target of a successful hacking operation. The post Hackers Hit Macron With Huge Email Leak Ahead of French Election appeared first on WIRED.

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Debenhams data breach underlines need for supply chain security

Data breach at retailer again highlights the importance of data protection and ensuring cyber security standards across an organisation’s entire supply chain, say security commentators

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418311/Debenhams-data-breach-underlines-need-for-supply-chain-security


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Ex-government privacy advisor calls for 'fundamental review' of Gov.uk Verify identity scheme

Former Cabinet Office privacy group co-chair says the Verify identity assurance programme needs ‘honest and fundamental reset’

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418300/Ex-government-privacy-advisor-calls-for-fundamental-review-of-Govuk-Verify-identity-scheme


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Gov.uk Verify and identity assurance - it's time for a rethink

The government’s Verify identity platform is not meeting user needs - it’s time to step back and review how best to make online identity for public services work

from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Govuk-Verify-and-identity-assurance-its-time-for-a-rethink


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