The number of IoT devices is set to surpass 20 billion by 2020. We take a look at how connected things threaten our security as cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in the smartphones that control them.
Anton Cherepanov, a malware researcher at ESET, has picked up a Pwnie Award for Best Backdoor at this year’s ceremony at Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas.
A new £20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers will be launched in the UK this autumn, as part of the government’s plans to address the skills gap.
Thales Group has announced the results of its 2017 data threat report, showing that the number of global data breaches has increased from 2016.
A Russian man has been sentenced to five years in prison for helping develop the Citadel malware, which was used to steal personal financial information. It cost more than $5 million in losses.
Businesses leave themselves open to potential data breaches through their ex-employees, according to a new study by OneLogin.
Lloyd’s of London have reported that a serious cyberattack could cost the global economy as much as a devastating natural disaster.
How do patches work? Could the Microsoft patch have stopped WannaCryptor? All your questions answered.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an International Strategy, which provides guidance on key issues such as GDPR and changing technologies.
Workplace social media security is undoubtedly important for many businesses. In this feature, we answer five key questions relating to it.
Numerous reports are coming out on social media about a new ransomware attack in Ukraine, which could be related to the Petya family.
As baby boomers retire and the employment gap in cybersecurity is plugged by generation x, we look at how millennials are set to shape the industry.
Experts in the UK and the US have reportedly claimed that the recent global WannaCryptor ransomware attack was initiated by the North Korean Lazarus Group.
The Girls Scouts USA is to offer badges on cybersecurity, amid growing concerns that women are still being deprived of opportunities to enter the industry.
Senior ESET malware researcher Robert Lipovsky discusses Industroyer, the biggest threat to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) since Stuxnet.
Smartphone security is, of course, essential these days, but how confident are you in your device's ability to help keep you safe and secure?
A new survey published by the NSPCC suggests children across the UK are still at risk of accessing inappropriate and potentially harmful content online, despite increased calls for heightened security.
Businesses are confident that they have sufficient cybersecurity systems in place to protect them, but in reality the weak link may be their employees, who lack basic skills and knowledge.
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.
Regardless of how prominent and effective ransomware appears to be, it is not the most dangerous form of malware.
