Preventing vehicle ramming attacks in the age of driverless cars
Every year, in-car automation advances to make driving easier, safer and more exciting. Recent developments in in-car technology suggest we are much close to rolling out fully autonomous vehicles. Many...
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Soaring salaries underscore skills shortage in cybersecurity
Salaries for cybersecurity specialists are set to rise by 7% this year, well above inflation, according to the Robert Walters 2018 Salary Survey. Those working in the field will see the highest salary...
View Article54 million phishing attacks blocked in one year as GCHQ strategy reaps dividends
The National Cyber Security Centre says 54 million malicious online attacks were thwarted as a result of its new security strategy. More than 746,000 phishing emails pretending to come from the NHS...
View ArticleRansomware detections soar and banking Trojans, spyware, hijackers in vogue
Trends in cyber-attack methods, malware developments and distribution techniques have been analysed in the latest Malwarebytes Labs State of Malware report 2017. The report found that even though...
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MOBOTIX Cactus Concept prioritises end-to-end encryption and customer...
End-to-end encryption is the name of the game as MOBOTIX launches a campaign to assure customers that its products are secure. Called the MOBOTIX Cactus Concept – the cactus being protected without...
View ArticleRansomware attacks cost businesses £71m in downtime between 2017-2018
Ransomware attacks can cause small and medium-sized businesses significant financial harm, downtime and reputational damage, according to a new report. Datto Inc’s State of the Channel Ransomware...
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Advent IM launches MyDataProtectionOfficer with GDPR looming
alarm clock with text GDPR General Data Protection Regulation Ahead of the GDPR coming into force, security consultancy Advent IM has launched a data protection advisory service. Called...
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Majority of CEOs misidentify their biggest cyber threat – often at odds with...
A majority of CEOs are incorrectly citing malware as the primary cyber threat to their organisation’s security and are investing in strategies at odds with the views of their technical officers,...
View ArticleThe GDPR and physical security systems: convergence challenges, steps to...
With the GDPR coming in to force in less than four months, a panel of experts – chaired by myself – offered a packed audience of security professionals and business owners/executives advice on how to...
View ArticleWATCH: FBI told it can unlock any iPhone by data extraction experts
Forbes has reported that a major US government contractor claims to have found a way to unlock pretty much every iPhone on the market. If true it could be a seismic moment in the ongoing wrangle...
View ArticleWATCH: How the super-secure SIKURPhone secures bitcoin and cannot – so far –...
Find out about the smartphone designed to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, unveiled by German cybersecurity firm Sikur at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. A smartphone designed to...
View ArticleWhy a smart city must also be a safe city
Smart city projects are being launched all around the world. What’s notable about them all is both the differences and commonalities. They vary from improving air quality via plant life and Internet of...
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Hikvision Insight events to focus on GDPR and cybersecurity
Hikvision UK & Ireland’s next round of seminars will focus on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and cybersecurity. Following on previous Hikvision Insight events, held in October 2017,...
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IFSEC 2018: Sneak preview of The Future Of Security Theatre powered by Tavcom...
If you’re an installer and increasingly anxious about the future direction of security systems and technology, don’t panic – IFSEC 2018 has the answers. In partnership with our friends at Tavcom...
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Wake-up call on IP camera passwords as UK school CCTV streamed on Russian...
Video footage from more than 500 cameras in UK schools, homes and businesses is being streamed on a freely accessible website. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged IP camera users and...
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How cybercriminals can build a web profile of you – from your browser
Routine and seemingly innocuous web browsing can put you firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to research from California-based cybersecurity firm Exabeam. Geolocation issues are just...
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MOBOTIX publishes Cyber Protection Guide for its customers
MOBOTIX has published a cybersecurity guide to help its customers strengthen the resilience of MOBOTIX products against cyber-attack. Available as a free download on the MOBOTIX website, the Cyber...
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WATCH: 6 reasons to visit IFSEC International 2018
The terror and cybersecurity threats – especially to critical national infrastructure – and growth in machine learning-driven analytics are three of the biggest trends driving change in the security...
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Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2018 now open for entries and table bookings
You can now enter yourself or your company for one or more of the categories in the Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2018. The deadline for entries is Monday 23 July 2018 at 11pm. It is free to...
View ArticleWATCH: 5 notorious insider jobs
Nearly three quarters of companies feel vulnerable to insider threats and only 42% are confident in their security countermeasures, a report revealed in 2016. Here are five examples of those fears...
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