£20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers set to launch in UK
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.
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88% feel vulnerable to data threats
Thales Group has announced the results of its 2017 data threat report, showing that the number of global data breaches has increased from 2016.
Citadel “mechanic” receives five year prison sentence
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.
OneLogin: Businesses vulnerable to data breaches by ex‑employees
Businesses leave themselves open to potential data breaches through their ex-employees, according to a new study by OneLogin.
A major cyberattack could cost the global economy $53 billion
Lloyd’s of London have reported that a serious cyberattack could cost the global economy as much as a devastating natural disaster.
UK’s ICO launches first ever International Strategy
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an International Strategy, which provides guidance on key issues such as GDPR and changing technologies.
WannaCryptor attack ‘may have come from Lazarus group’
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.
Girl Scouts USA to offer badges on cybersecurity
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.
Children still at risk from inappropriate online content
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.
Employees have “low cyber IQ” despite high corporate confidence
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.
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.
OneLogin data breach may have compromised encrypted information
The OneLogin breach once again highlights the importance of how companies protect their encrypted data.
$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.
ICO urges businesses to focus on becoming GDPR compliant
The ICO says businesses should stop focusing on the consequences of non-compliance and instead be motivated by the advantages of getting GDPR right.
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.
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.
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.
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.