Fines for poor data security double in UK
A report from PwC found that many companies across the UK are still unprepared for GDPR measures, despite fines for non-compliance doubling in a year.
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Botnets overshadowed by ransomware (in media)
Regardless of how prominent and effective ransomware appears to be, it is not the most dangerous form of malware.
OneLogin data breach may have compromised encrypted information
The OneLogin breach once again highlights the importance of how companies protect their encrypted data.
Infosecurity Europe: 10 interesting talking points
Just weeks after one of the largest global ransomware attacks in history, Infosecurity Europe returns for its 22nd installment.
$8 trillion ‘to be lost to cybercrime in next 5 years’
Businesses are set lose $8 trillion to cybercrime over the course of the next five years, according to a new report.
3 types of employees that can cause a data breach
When it comes to cybersecurity, what type of employee is most likely to cause a data breach? And how can companies protect themselves?
Zomato working with ‘ethical hacker’ to improve security
Zomato has confirmed that it has been communicating with the hacker responsible for stealing the data of around 17 million of its customers.
Ignoring software updates? You’re making one of five basic security mistakes
Cybersecurity is now a worldwide problem. But far too many citizens, businesses and governments are still making the same old, basic errors.
Reuben Paul still at it with connected toys hack
Cybersecurity genius Reuben Paul demonstrates that connected toys can be used for malicious purposes at the World Forum in The Hague.
New Pirates of the Caribbean film ‘stolen by cybercriminals’
Cybercriminals are reportedly demanding a ransom to prevent them from releasing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
WannaCryptor aka WannaCry: Key questions answered
WannaCryptor, aka WannaCry, is one of the biggest cybersecurity stories of 2017. We’ve put together this Q&A, bringing together some of the key points.
Tablet security: Is it as good as your smartphone?
This short feature aims to draw attention to some of the key things you should be doing to bolster your tablet security to keep cybercriminals at bay.
Holidaymakers warned against increased threat from online fraudsters
An increasing number of holidaymakers are finding themselves targeted by online fraudsters, according to a new study.
IDC: 1 in 5 companies prepared for GDPR
A quarter of European companies admit they were not aware of GDPR, with more than half unsure of the impact it will have, according to a new survey.
FCC confirms DDoS attacks
The Federal Communications Commission in the US has confirmed that it experienced multiple distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS) over the weekend.
Gannett Co data breach: 18,000 employees reportedly affected
Gannett Co, which owns a host of media titles across the US, has reportedly suffered a data breach following a phishing attack.
A short history of the computer password
The modern computer password was introduced to computer science and the wider world in 1960 by Fernando Corbató. We look at its history and impact.
Fingerprint security: Three myths busted
Fingerprint security is growing in prominence, but is the technology behind it really as secure as we think it is? In this feature, we tackle three myths.
Is cybersecurity now as important as health and safety?
World Day for Safety and Health at Work takes place on April 28th 2017. You should use this as an opportunity to improve your cybersecurity posture.
Young duo sentenced over role in TalkTalk data breach
Two men are facing a prison sentence after admitting their part in the recent TalkTalk data breach.