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How to recognise and avoid phishing attacks [Infographic]
This infographic from Digital Guardian shows the common ways scammers try to phish consumers’ accounts. From curious attachments to spoofed links and imitation login pages, here is round-up of what to...
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Hacked robots could spy on owners, rob our homes and attack us
Robots turning on human masters sounds like a Paul Verhoeven movie, yet according to one global cybersecurity consultancy, artificial intelligence vulnerable to hacking may have serious consequences....
View ArticleSecurity usually an afterthought in design of IoT devices, says KPMG’s...
Gadgets and appliances that connect to the internet are not being designed with security in mind, according to global consultancy KPMG. Commenting on the security vulnerabilities that have been...
View ArticleInsecure web interfaces are achilles heel of IoT security defences:...
Many vulnerabilities among Internet of Things (IoT) devices to hacking originate from insecure web or web-based interfaces, according to Ilia Kolochenko, CEO of web security company High-Tech Bridge....
View ArticleEnterprise businesses fear cyber espionage above all else, suggests research
The rising frequency of nation-state and ransomware attacks are seen as a growing risk to the West’s national critical infrastructure, according to new research. The latest research from Trend Micro...
View ArticleAtos and Siemens to offer cybersecurity tools and services to US utilities...
Global IT services provider Atos is expanding its partnership with engineering firm Siemens to provide utilities and oil and gas companies in the US with integrated solutions to tackle cyber attacks....
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The 10 most costly cybercrimes and data breaches of all time
Cybercrime was the second most reported economic crime by organisations in 2016, up year on year from fourth place. And even then, most cybercrimes are never actually reported – or even noticed in some...
View ArticleHealthcare sector is prime target for ransomware attacks, says white paper
The healthcare sector is the most vulnerable and least equipped to defend against hackers with hospitals becoming the prime target of ransomware attacks. This is the view of a white paper produced by...
View ArticleJailbreaking tractors and what it tells us about ineffective security. No,...
Back in April 2015, WIRED.com ran a story on agricultural equipment giant, John Deere. It concerned ownership of its equipment by farmers and the fact that they don’t. Yes, that’s right, the farmers...
View ArticleOrganisations braced for surge in industrial cyber attacks
Most organisations expect Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) deployment to lead to more cybersecurity attacks in 2017, according to a study by Tripwire Inc. IIoT is used to describe connected devices...
View ArticleOne in five UK firms hacked in 2016
Large firms are most at risk from cybercrime, with British businesses lacking even the most basic security measures to keep confidential information secure, finds a survey by the British Chambers of...
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US regulator and healthcare sector fear medical device hacks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and medical device makers are expecting more hacking attacks, according to an in-depth piece published by The Hill. Tens of millions of electronic health records...
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“The ‘security of security’ is our top priority in the IoT era”
With data protection laws being tightened and internet of things hacks proliferating, physical security vendors are talking a lot more about cybersecurity than they used to. For Genetec, whose systems...
View ArticleIf you can’t beat them, recruit them: enlist young hackers to fight...
A poacher-turned-gamekeeper approach is needed to encourage younger hackers to turn use their skills for positive impact and help companies tackle cybercrime, a cybersecurity chief has suggested. Dr...
View Article2.5 million annual hacks are just the “tip of the iceberg”
The number of UK businesses attacked by cybercriminals last year is actually much higher than the 2.5 million disclosed in the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2016, according to a leading cybersecurity...
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Protecting your IP camera network
Concern about cyber crime via IP cameras is real. And there’s no magic bullet – no single solution for staying safe. Effective cyber security is about assessing risks and consequences and taking...
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Kitemark standard would be a progressive step towards strengthening IoT security
The recent Internet Security Threats Report from Symantec highlights that last year cyber attackers have been fishing for gold in all areas and frequently finding success, as seen by the sheer...
View ArticlePhysical security professionals: do you really need to care about...
So we all know that cybersecurity is important. It’s mentioned in the national news on almost a daily basis, whether it be about the government vulnerabilities, cyberterrorism, or major retailers...
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The seven security firms that made it onto the FT1000
Seven security firms have made it into the FT1000, the Financial Times’ listing of Europe’s highest growth companies. All but two – the others were based in Germany and Ireland – were based in the UK....
View ArticleBreaking: NHS IT chaos as systems are infected by malware
A number of NHS hospitals are implementing contingency plans following a major cyber attack. Malware called Wanna Decryptor is being blamed by NHS Digital. “At this stage we do not have any evidence...
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