Latest Security Intelligence Breaches & Attacks – Page 4
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BlogDon’t be a passenger – why we must all look after our own security to help our organisation’s
In today’s world, there is little distinction between your real life and your cyber life. Tor-Ståle Hansen explains how attending to your personal digital ‘twin’ also helps strengthen your organisation’s privacy and security.
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NewsUS water companies given cybersecurity advice after attempt to poison city’s supply
Water companies across the US are being urged to be on heightened alert and monitor their computer systems for any unusual activity.
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FeatureEgregor Ransomware: what is it and why is it worrying the authorities?
A new ransomware group called Egregor has caught the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, prompting it to issue a warning last month. GRC World Forums explains more about what it is and how it is being used in “double-extortion” attempts.
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NewsUK government unveils new professional body to boost cyber security skills and standards
A new professional body will be established next month to set professional standards and boost career opportunities in cyber security, the government has announced.
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News4,000 files feared stolen in cyber attack on Scottish regulator
An environmental regulator in Scotland has confirmed that at least 4,000 files have been accessed and likely stolen by criminals in an ongoing cyberattack on its systems.
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FeatureConnected vehicles and the rise of automotive cyber security
Vehicles are now entertainment, communications and productivity hubs, connected to both the internet and their surroundings – so automotive cyber security is increasingly essential, writes Alexander Moiseev
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AnalysisProtecting data security during digital transformation
As organisations embrace the distributed workforce and become “Everywhere Enterprises”, digital transformation needs to go hand in hand with data security, says Brian Foster.
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NewsTicketmaster fined £1.25m over personal data breach
Ticketmaster has been fined £1.25m for failing to keep the personal data of millions of customers secure.
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FeatureFrom terrorism to Trojans
PrivSec Report speaks to Neil Sinclair, National Cyber Lead at the Police Digital Security Centre, about his journey from the danger zone of international terrorism to the no man’s land of cyber security for SMEs.
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NewsA third of data breaches next year will be caused by insider incidents, report predicts
One in three data breaches in 2021 will come from insider incidents, according to new research from market analysts Forrester.
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ReportIdentifying, verifying and authenticating customers in banking
GRC World Forums looks at some of the identification and verification technologies currently being used to ensure privacy and security in an increasingly complex banking landscape while ensuring user experience remains positive.
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FeatureEnsuring security in the journey towards digital healthcare
There are more digital touchpoints in the healthcare systems we experience today than ever before.
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Q&AFacing up to the cyber security challenge
James Eaton-Lee, head of information security and data protection officer at Oxfam, discusses the cyber threats and challenges facing third sector organisations tackling poverty, equality and democratic disempowerment.
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FeatureThree things to consider when securing multi-cloud environments
Public sector organisations are all at different points on the cloud transformation and digitalisation journey.
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FeatureDon’t Lift and Shift: Evolve
At July’s Last Thursday in Privacy event, Sian John MBE, Microsoft’s EMEA / APJ director of cybersecurity strategy, gave companies transitioning to a cloud service model some food for thought. PrivSec’s Catherine Wycherley caught up with her to get some further insight.
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NewsA new role for the cybersecurity industry: Business Information Security Officer
Traditionally, those working in the cybersecurity industry have been technically savvy and laser-focused on tools and solutions. At a time when the whole enterprise – all its data and all its people – were safely housed in a corporate office and on the corporate network, this worked fine.
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NewsHackers turn hunted in new AI-based cyber security deception tool
The University of Strathclyde has announced that researchers at its Centre for Intelligent and Dynamic Communications are working on a cyber security solution that uses AI and deception to protect network systems.
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NewsNew report reveals cyber security flaws in UK universities
More than half of UK universities have reported at least one data breach to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over the last year, according to a report from managed security services provider Redscan.
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FeatureSecurity Concerns over Contact Tracing Apps
When an individual is found to be infected with the coronavirus, the race is on to find those who they have come into contact with, as these people could be carriers or even be infected. This has led to hundreds of coronavirus contact-tracing mobile applications being developed worldwide and backed by various governments and national health authorities, as well as guidelines by the EU and special protocols developed by the two major smartphone OS vendors Apple & Google. In some places, the usage of such applications has been made mandatory for people who want to gain access into public spaces.
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FeatureArtificial Intelligence: addressing the risks to data privacy and beyond
As more companies are implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a core part of their digital transformation, there is a requirement for boards to focus on the risks related to AI use of personal data and the potential bias and unpredictability in its output.