US senator wants to mandate telecom cyber security standards
Senator Ron Wyden proposed legislation requiring US telecoms to implement minimum cyber security standards to prevent foreign attacks on communication systems.
Memo to Trump: US telecoms is vulnerable to hackers. Please hang up and try again | John Naughton
Two-factor authentication can be compromised due to vulnerabilities in the SS7 protocol.
Beyond Telecoms: Why BT is the perfect tech partner for your small business
BT provides a diverse range of affordable and adaptable products and services for small businesses, simplifying IT procurement and enhancing security solutions.
US senator wants to mandate telecom cyber security standards
Senator Ron Wyden proposed legislation requiring US telecoms to implement minimum cyber security standards to prevent foreign attacks on communication systems.
Memo to Trump: US telecoms is vulnerable to hackers. Please hang up and try again | John Naughton
Two-factor authentication can be compromised due to vulnerabilities in the SS7 protocol.
Beyond Telecoms: Why BT is the perfect tech partner for your small business
BT provides a diverse range of affordable and adaptable products and services for small businesses, simplifying IT procurement and enhancing security solutions.
Australia Passes Groundbreaking Cyber Security Law
Australia's Cyber Security Act mandates reporting ransomware payments to strengthen national defenses against cyber threats.
Decoding the end of the decade: What CISOs should watch out for | Computer Weekly
The cyber security landscape is evolving, presenting increasingly complex challenges, including a rise in sabotage attacks in addition to ransomware threats.
21K Equinox patients, employees notified of data theft
Equinox faced a data breach affecting 21,565 clients and employees, compromising sensitive personal and health information.
Ransomware warning signs and effective detection strategies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Ransomware detection is crucial for preventing significant damage to systems, employing automated tools and human oversight for effective threat detection.
NCSC chief warns of gap in cyber threats and defence capabilities | Computer Weekly
The UK warns of a growing gap between rising cyber threats and defense capabilities, calling for united global action to strengthen cyber resilience.
UK and Singapore to collaborate on supporting ransomware victims | Computer Weekly
The UK and Singapore aim to support organizations against ransomware via new policy guidance that discourages ransom payments.
Australia Passes Groundbreaking Cyber Security Law
Australia's Cyber Security Act mandates reporting ransomware payments to strengthen national defenses against cyber threats.
Decoding the end of the decade: What CISOs should watch out for | Computer Weekly
The cyber security landscape is evolving, presenting increasingly complex challenges, including a rise in sabotage attacks in addition to ransomware threats.
21K Equinox patients, employees notified of data theft
Equinox faced a data breach affecting 21,565 clients and employees, compromising sensitive personal and health information.
Ransomware warning signs and effective detection strategies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Ransomware detection is crucial for preventing significant damage to systems, employing automated tools and human oversight for effective threat detection.
NCSC chief warns of gap in cyber threats and defence capabilities | Computer Weekly
The UK warns of a growing gap between rising cyber threats and defense capabilities, calling for united global action to strengthen cyber resilience.
UK and Singapore to collaborate on supporting ransomware victims | Computer Weekly
The UK and Singapore aim to support organizations against ransomware via new policy guidance that discourages ransom payments.
Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police
Investment scams in Australia amounted to A$382 million in 2023-24, with 47% involving cryptocurrency.
Email scam sends out 'convincing' fake invoice purporting to be from PayPal
Beware of convincing scam emails regarding cryptocurrency purchases from PayPal, especially during high-traffic shopping seasons like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police
Investment scams in Australia amounted to A$382 million in 2023-24, with 47% involving cryptocurrency.
Email scam sends out 'convincing' fake invoice purporting to be from PayPal
Beware of convincing scam emails regarding cryptocurrency purchases from PayPal, especially during high-traffic shopping seasons like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Russia exploiting UK's technology dependence to cause maximum destruction'
The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-the-ground reporting to provide balanced insights on critical issues like reproductive rights, cyber security, and political integrity.
Blue Yonder ransomware attack breaks systems at UK retailers | Computer Weekly
Blue Yonder's ransomware attack severely disrupted multiple UK retailers' supply chain operations, causing significant logistical challenges.
Microsoft calls on Trump to 'push harder' on cyber threats | Computer Weekly
Brad Smith urges the Trump administration to continue strong cyber security measures against state-sponsored threats from nations like Russia, China, and Iran.
Dutch critical infrastructure at risk despite high leadership confidence | Computer Weekly
Dutch business leaders are confident in their IT infrastructure, yet significantly unprepared for future risks and vulnerabilities.
There exists a stark contrast between confidence in current IT capabilities and the readiness to address future risks.
What DORA means for business
The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) establishes minimum security requirements for financial entities, promoting a systematic, risk-based cyber security approach.
5 Techniques for Collecting Cyber Threat Intelligence
Understanding the current cyber threat landscape is essential for organizations to defend against threats effectively.
Defaulting to open: Decoding the (very public) CrowdStrike event | Computer Weekly
The CrowdStrike IT outage raises questions about our dependence on certain organizations and their role in maintaining cyber security.
Government launches cyber standard for local authorities | Computer Weekly
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government launched a Cyber Assessment Framework to bolster cyber resilience in local authorities across the UK.
If no security we are safe?
Security encompasses measures to protect people, property, and information from harm, including both physical and cyber protection techniques.
Dutch critical infrastructure at risk despite high leadership confidence | Computer Weekly
Dutch business leaders are confident in their IT infrastructure, yet significantly unprepared for future risks and vulnerabilities.
There exists a stark contrast between confidence in current IT capabilities and the readiness to address future risks.
What DORA means for business
The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) establishes minimum security requirements for financial entities, promoting a systematic, risk-based cyber security approach.
5 Techniques for Collecting Cyber Threat Intelligence
Understanding the current cyber threat landscape is essential for organizations to defend against threats effectively.
Defaulting to open: Decoding the (very public) CrowdStrike event | Computer Weekly
The CrowdStrike IT outage raises questions about our dependence on certain organizations and their role in maintaining cyber security.
Government launches cyber standard for local authorities | Computer Weekly
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government launched a Cyber Assessment Framework to bolster cyber resilience in local authorities across the UK.
If no security we are safe?
Security encompasses measures to protect people, property, and information from harm, including both physical and cyber protection techniques.
Microsoft security tools probed for workplace surveillance
Excessive workplace surveillance transforms employees into suspects, raising concerns about privacy and the necessity of such measures in business compliance.
EU cyber security bill NIS2 hits compliance deadline | Computer Weekly
NIS2 mandates stricter cyber security regulations across the EU, requiring compliance from various sectors or risk facing significant fines.
Economic pressures and compliance drive a plateau in cyber security spending despite increasing threats.
Microsoft security tools probed for workplace surveillance
Excessive workplace surveillance transforms employees into suspects, raising concerns about privacy and the necessity of such measures in business compliance.
EU cyber security bill NIS2 hits compliance deadline | Computer Weekly
NIS2 mandates stricter cyber security regulations across the EU, requiring compliance from various sectors or risk facing significant fines.
Transport for London hit by cyber attack | Computer Weekly
Transport for London is facing a cyber security incident but assures customers their data is safe and services remain unaffected.
TfL faces 'ongoing cyber security incident'
TfL is under cyber attack but no customer data has been compromised and services are unaffected.
TfL cyber attack disrupts internal networks, but transport services unaffected
TfL's cyber attack primarily affects internal networks without compromising customer-facing services or data.
TfL dealing with ongoing cyber security incident'
TfL is responding to a cyber security incident but claims customer data remains safe.
TfL hit by major cyber attack as it issues important message to customers
TfL is dealing with a cyber security incident with no reported customer data compromise or service impact.
TfL reopens key Oyster card applications after cyber attack
TfL resumed Oyster photocard applications after addressing a sophisticated cyber security incident, ensuring customer data protection and service restoration.
Transport for London hit by cyber attack | Computer Weekly
Transport for London is facing a cyber security incident but assures customers their data is safe and services remain unaffected.
TfL faces 'ongoing cyber security incident'
TfL is under cyber attack but no customer data has been compromised and services are unaffected.
TfL cyber attack disrupts internal networks, but transport services unaffected
TfL's cyber attack primarily affects internal networks without compromising customer-facing services or data.
TfL dealing with ongoing cyber security incident'
TfL is responding to a cyber security incident but claims customer data remains safe.
TfL hit by major cyber attack as it issues important message to customers
TfL is dealing with a cyber security incident with no reported customer data compromise or service impact.
TfL reopens key Oyster card applications after cyber attack
TfL resumed Oyster photocard applications after addressing a sophisticated cyber security incident, ensuring customer data protection and service restoration.
Modern enterprises require a unified data management platform for effective data protection, security, and insights amid complex challenges and evolving cyber threats.
MEF association claims SASE milestone | Computer Weekly
MEF's SASE certification program enhances trust in SD-WAN and cyber security services for enterprise digital transformation.
Rivada, Colt collaborate to claim 'unique' LEO satellite connectivity | Computer Weekly
Colt and Rivada's partnership will revolutionize satellite connectivity with the Outernet, enhancing data security and digital transformation.
Protect, recover, and get more from your data
Modern enterprises require a unified data management platform for effective data protection, security, and insights amid complex challenges and evolving cyber threats.
MEF association claims SASE milestone | Computer Weekly
MEF's SASE certification program enhances trust in SD-WAN and cyber security services for enterprise digital transformation.
Rivada, Colt collaborate to claim 'unique' LEO satellite connectivity | Computer Weekly
Colt and Rivada's partnership will revolutionize satellite connectivity with the Outernet, enhancing data security and digital transformation.
31M invoices, patient consent forms, more exposed online
Sensitive data, including 31.5 million documents, has been exposed due to a non-password protected database owned by ServiceBridge, posing significant security risks.
Contractor pays $300k to settle Medicare data breach
AFDS will pay $306,722 to settle claims of cyber security violations affecting Medicare beneficiaries' data.
Fallout from TfL cyber-attack is slow burning and potentially costly
TfL is managing a cyber-attack incident that led to data exposure for approximately 5,000 customers, but services remain largely unaffected.
TfL sends letters to 5,000 cyber attack customers whose details were hacked
TfL is addressing a cyber attack affecting 5,000 customers, with personal and banking details potentially compromised.
31M invoices, patient consent forms, more exposed online
Sensitive data, including 31.5 million documents, has been exposed due to a non-password protected database owned by ServiceBridge, posing significant security risks.
Contractor pays $300k to settle Medicare data breach
AFDS will pay $306,722 to settle claims of cyber security violations affecting Medicare beneficiaries' data.
Fallout from TfL cyber-attack is slow burning and potentially costly
TfL is managing a cyber-attack incident that led to data exposure for approximately 5,000 customers, but services remain largely unaffected.
TfL sends letters to 5,000 cyber attack customers whose details were hacked
TfL is addressing a cyber attack affecting 5,000 customers, with personal and banking details potentially compromised.
Five zero-days to be fixed on October Patch Tuesday | Computer Weekly
Microsoft's October Patch Tuesday addressed five zero-day vulnerabilities, crucial for security teams to mitigate risks amidst Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Hybrid Analysis Utilizes Criminal IP's Robust Domain Data For Better Malware Detection | HackerNoon
The partnership strengthens cybersecurity threat intelligence through advanced malware and domain analysis integration.
Cyber UK's quickest growing tech field, but skills gap remains | Computer Weekly
Cyber security is the UK's fastest growing technology field, but there is a significant shortage of professionals.
'Shocked' MoneyGram hits back at Post Office | Computer Weekly
MoneyGram is disappointed with the UK Post Office's portrayal of their contract breakdown and insists a binding agreement was in place.
Cyber security remains a top concern for IT decision-makers as technology evolves, particularly within cloud environments and their associated vulnerabilities.
GitLab releases security updates to fix 17 vulnerabilities
GitLab's recent security update addresses 17 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw (CVE-2024-6678) with a CVSS score of 9.9 posing severe risks.
Protecting your cloud from malicious actors
Cyber security remains a top concern for IT decision-makers as technology evolves, particularly within cloud environments and their associated vulnerabilities.
GitLab releases security updates to fix 17 vulnerabilities
GitLab's recent security update addresses 17 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw (CVE-2024-6678) with a CVSS score of 9.9 posing severe risks.
Islamophobic cyber attack' at major train stations sparks police investigation
A cyber attack displaying Islamophobic messages disrupted wifi at major UK railway stations, leading to police investigation and quick service shutdown for security reasons.
CrowdStrike apologises to US government for global mega-outage | Computer Weekly
CrowdStrike executives apologised for a major outage caused by a faulty update, impacting 8.5 million computers globally. Measures are being taken to prevent future occurrences.
Logpoint names Sren Grubov as SVP of engineering
Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as senior VP of engineering to enhance cyber security product delivery and collaboration with customers.
NCSC exposes Chinese company running malicious Mirai botnet | Computer Weekly
The UK National Cyber Security Centre warns of a massive botnet of over 250,000 devices, posing significant cyber security threats.
The UK is strengthening its cyber defenses through international cooperation and new initiatives focused on workforce skills and professional standards.
UK unites nations to discuss closing global cyber skills gap | Computer Weekly
UK government aims to lead a global dialogue on cyber security and skills.
UK convenes international talks on cyber security
The UK is strengthening its cyber defenses through international cooperation and new initiatives focused on workforce skills and professional standards.
UK unites nations to discuss closing global cyber skills gap | Computer Weekly
UK government aims to lead a global dialogue on cyber security and skills.
Crest secures FCDO funding to help overseas countries increase their cyber-readiness | Computer Weekly
UK's FCDO funds Crest's initiative, Crest Camp, to enhance cyber security capabilities in select countries until March 2025.
Datacentres granted critical national infrastructure status | Computer Weekly
UK datacentres are now classified as critical national infrastructure to enhance support, security, and coordination against cyber threats and incidents.
Cyberattack targeting London transit system drags into weekend
Transport for London is facing online outages due to a cyber attack affecting ticketing and real-time information systems, though transit operations continue.
TfL still affected by 'ongoing cyber incident'
TfL is currently responding to a cyber attack by restricting access to online services, while ensuring no customer data has been compromised.
Cyberattack targeting London transit system drags into weekend
Transport for London is facing online outages due to a cyber attack affecting ticketing and real-time information systems, though transit operations continue.
TfL still affected by 'ongoing cyber incident'
TfL is currently responding to a cyber attack by restricting access to online services, while ensuring no customer data has been compromised.
'Catastrophic' cloud outages are keeping IT leaders up at night - is it time for businesses to rethink dependence?
Many UK IT leaders are concerned about the potential catastrophic impact of cloud outages on their organizations.
The US courts may have thrown a wrench into cyber regulation | Computer Weekly
The Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Biden administration's cyber security regulations by removing Chevron Deference, leading to uncertain future protections.
Macron defends giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship DW 08/30/2024
Durov's detention raises questions about content moderation on Telegram and his contributions to the digital space.
Cyber law reform should be top of Labour's policy list | Computer Weekly
Starmer's Labour Party plans to enhance cyber security legislation to combat the rising threat of cyber crime in the UK.