A smarter approach to password security ‘needed’
A smarter approach to password security is needed to help prevent cybercriminals from easily accessing our accounts and stealing personal information.
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‘Ruthless’ cybercriminals pose a major threat to organizations
Organizations need to better understand how “ruthless and efficient” cybercriminals are, according to a new report from BT and KPMG.
Chicago man pleads guilty in celebrity iCloud data breach
A 28 year-old Chicago man has pleaded guilty to using phishing scams to illegally access more than 300 iCloud and Gmail accounts, around 30 of which belonged to celebrities.
The security review: How secure are our cash machines?
Welcome to this week’s security review, including a closer look at cash machine security as ATMs turn 49 years old.
‘Fansmitter’ malware can extract data from air‑gapped computers
Fansmitter, a new malware with the capability to extract data from air-gapped computers, has been developed by scientists in Israel.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas experiences data breach
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas has experienced a data breach. Its investigation found unauthorized access to its payment card environment.
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai’s online accounts hijacked
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai is the latest public figure to have his online accounts hijacked by OurMine.
The security review: The 5 most common reasons for corporate data loss
Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes an in-depth discussion of the most common reasons for corporate data loss.
Cyberattacks should be included in international humanitarian law
The seriousness of cyberattacks is such that it should be included in international humanitarian law, a new report from the Global Commission on Internet Governance has said.
Google makes two‑step verification easier
Google has just introduced a new feature for users to make its two-step verification (2SV) process easier.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg ‘tapes over webcam’
A Facebook post from Mark Zuckerberg 'reveals' that he is serious about security, as it seems to show that his webcam is covered up with tape.
Acer experiences major data breach
Acer has experienced a major data breach, with up to 34,500 of its customers thought to be affected. It has already submitted a “breach notification sample” to the Office of the Attorney General in California.
UK MPs call for tougher sanctions against cybercriminals
Individuals convicted of unlawfully obtaining or selling personal data should serve up to two years in prison, according to a new report from the UK’s culture, media and sports committee.
The security review: Nemucod, cyberbullying and Windows 10 one year on
Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes detail on the evolution of Nemucod and thoughts on Windows 10 one year on from its launch.
Nato: Cyberspace is an operational domain of warfare
Nato has acknowledged that cyberspace is now an operational domain of warfare, along with air, sea and land.
Organizational cybersecurity efforts ‘needs bolstering’
Organizations need to take charge of their cybersecurity efforts to ensure they are well-equipped to deal with this growing threat.
VerticalScope experiences major data breach: 45 million records stolen
VerticalScope has experienced a major data breach, with cybercriminals making off with over 45 million records belonging to over 1,100 websites, it has been reported.
Apple looks into the benefits of differential privacy
Differential privacy is going to be key to how Apple collects, stores and uses data, the tech giant revealed during its Worldwide Developers Conference.
The security review: Ray‑Ban scam is back
Welcome to this week’s security review, including news of a returning Ray-Ban scam that has spread from social media to email.
Most organizations unconfident in ability to protect data after breach
The majority of IT professionals say they are not confident in their ability to keep their organization’s data secure following a breach, a Gemalto study has found.