IT Pro - What is phishing?
From banking scams to industrial espionage, we look at why phishing is so lucrative
Le 2020-09-19
IT Pro - What is a DDoS attack?
Criminals are building armies of digital zombies that can be trained on your business - should you be worried?
Le 2020-09-19
IT Pro - Best antivirus for Windows 10
Want to stay secure? Here's the best business-class protection around
Le 2020-09-19
IT Pro - What is strong customer authentication (SCA) under PSD2?
An in-depth look at the EU directive that aims to harmonise online payment protection
Le 2020-09-19
IT Pro - What is a Trojan?
The malicious malware lurks behind legitimate software to invade your computer
Le 2020-09-19
IT Pro - What is blockchain?
The tech that underpins the biggest cryptocurrency in the world is branching out
Le 2020-09-11
IT Pro - Patch management vs vulnerability management
What exactly is patch management, and why should IT pros sit up and take notice of doing it properly?
Le 2020-09-11
IT Pro - Three ways to protect PDF documents
How can you safeguard your organisation's documents?
Le 2020-09-01
IT Pro - Why WPA3 may be no safer than WPA2
Dragonblood vulnerabilities mean KRACK attacks are here to stay
Le 2020-08-25
IT Pro - What is WannaCry?
The full story behind one of the worst ransomware outbreaks in history
Le 2020-08-25
IT Pro - What is a botnet?
An in-depth look at the evolution of this highly effective method of cyber crime
Le 2020-08-20
IT Pro - What is public key infrastructure (PKI)?
This technology can help secure data using a number of components
Le 2020-08-20
IT Pro - The top 12 password-cracking techniques used by hackers
Some of the most common, and most effective, methods for stealing passwords
Le 2020-08-11
IT Pro - Best Linux distros 2020: The finest open source operating systems around
Whether it's for desktop, server or security, there's bound to be a Linux distro for you
Le 2020-07-19
IT Pro - How to wipe a laptop easily and securely
Selling your laptop? Make sure that all your sensitive data is gone before it reaches its new owner
Le 2020-07-19
IT Pro - What is private browsing and how can it keep you safe online?
Private-browsing capabilities are baked into the internet browsers you use everyday. Here's why it's important
Le 2020-07-19
IT Pro - Why WPA3 may be no safer than WPA2
Dragonblood vulnerabilities mean KRACK attacks are here to stay
Le 2020-07-15
IT Pro - How to protect your remote workforce
Working from home is the “new normal”, but how does a business keep its remote staff secure?
Le 2020-07-12
IT Pro - Hackers leverage Saltbox flaw to breach LineageOS, Ghost and DigiCert servers
It took only days for hackers to latch onto these known vulnerabilities
Le 2020-05-31
IT Pro - Creator of notorious 'Love Bug' virus comes clean after 20 years
The "ILOVEYOU" virus caused global disruption in the year 2000
Le 2020-05-31
IT Pro - Switch to the anonymous web
Worried about your online privacy while confined to your home during the coronavirus crisis? Here are some of the best tools for accessing an alternative, invisible internet
Le 2020-05-31
IT Pro - New Android banking trojan is able to bypass two-factor authentication
Customers using HSBC, Paypal, Barclays, Revolut, and Transferwise are all vulnerable to Eventbot, researchers claim
Le 2020-05-31
IT Pro - How to improve Zoom video chat privacy and security
Essential tips to help you secure your meetings and live streams
Le 2020-05-31
IT Pro - Four steps to exterminating RATs controlling your computer
Unless actively pursued, damaging remote access trojans have the ability to live years undetected
Le 2020-05-31
IT Pro - Cyber security professionals are being repurposed during the pandemic
Despite the fact that the number of cyber security incidents has doubled at some firms
Le 2020-05-31
IT Pro - Sophos fixes firewall bug being actively exploited in SQL injection attacks
Customised 'Asnarok’ malware targeted virtual and physical firewalls to attempt to exfiltrate user information
Le 2020-05-29
IT Pro - Apple and Google will shut down contact-tracing system once pandemic ends
Tech giants pledge to disable tool on a regional basis "when it is no longer needed"
Le 2020-05-29
IT Pro - The World Health Organization sees a fivefold increase in cyberattacks
WHO encourages vigilance after experiencing a dramatic increase in cyberattacks
Le 2020-05-29
IT Pro - Threat groups relying on trojanized apps to spread surveillanceware
Apurva Kumar shows how Monokle is spreading its surveillanceware
Le 2020-05-29
IT Pro - Hackers donate $5,000 to WHO
The hackathon winner described the event as “nothing less than a grand slam”
Le 2020-05-22
IT Pro - What is your digital footprint?
Your digital footprint is always growing – so how can you keep it under control?
Le 2020-05-22
IT Pro - What is two-factor authentication?
Passwords aren't secure; it's time to add multi-factor authentication
Le 2020-05-22
IT Pro - Google says all advertisers will now be subject to verification checks
Political ad restrictions will be expanded across the board after a rise in coronavirus-related scams
Le 2020-05-22
IT Pro - NHS rejects Apple and Google's 'decentralised' contact-tracing API
The health service will go its own way to manage the spread of coronavirus once lockdown measures lift
Le 2020-05-17
IT Pro - Seven strategies to securely enable remote workers
Sustain business operations during a crisis by following these strategies
Le 2020-05-17
IT Pro - Decade of the RATs - remote access trojans
Cross-platform APT espionage attacks targeting Linux, Windows and Android
Le 2020-05-17
IT Pro - Hackers retire Troldesh ransomware and release 750,000 decryption keys
The team behind the malware has mysteriously shut it down just months after spearheading an explosion in activity
Le 2020-05-15
IT Pro - Kinomap data breach exposes 42 million records
40GB of exposed data includes users' names and personal details
Le 2020-05-06
IT Pro - WHO doubles its security team as phishing attacks ramp up
Hackers are targeting top officials after employee emails circulated online
Le 2020-05-06
IT Pro - 46% of small and medium businesses targeted by ransomware and 73% paid
Over a quarter of SMBs have no plan for combating a ransomware attack
Le 2020-05-06
IT Pro - Bitcoin Cash developer looks to sidestep EARN IT Act with uncrackable messaging system
Messaging system offers unbreakable encryption using Bitcoin Cash
Le 2020-05-06
IT Pro - Hackers can steal data through PC fan vibrations
Researchers show how fan speeds can be regulated to encode and transmit sensitive data
Le 2020-05-04
IT Pro - 2020 report: The threat posed by shadow IoT devices
Unsanctioned IoT devices open a portal for chaos across the network
Le 2020-05-04
IT Pro - Google warns of spike in coronavirus phishing emails
About £2 million is said to have been lost to coronavirus-related fraud in the UK alone
Le 2020-05-04
IT Pro - Leading life sciences and IT companies join EndPandemic National Data Consortium
Consortium seeks to speed up the search for a cure by 50%
Le 2020-05-04
IT Pro - Hackers advertise critical Zoom Windows bug for $500,000
Two zero-days for Windows and MacOS are being sold, including an RCE flaw that paves the way for full PC takeover
Le 2020-05-04
IT Pro - BioCatch raises $145 million in its latest round of funding
BioCatch teams with Bain Capital Tech Opportunities to accelerate growth and expand its platform
Le 2020-05-04
IT Pro - Survey: Managing endpoint devices amid the coronavirus outbreak
Device management is a large enough task, and the coronavirus hasn’t made things easier
Le 2020-05-02
IT Pro - Microsoft AI can detect security flaws with 99% accuracy
Developers can use the mechanism to establish whether bugs are security-related and assign a severity rating
Le 2020-04-30
IT Pro - German government loses 'tens of millions' in COVID-19 phishing attack
Hackers impersonated NRW's website for distributing emergency coronavirus funding
Le 2020-04-30
IT Pro - Cognizant falls victim to Maze ransomware attack
IT services firm admits incident caused "service disruption" for some of its clients
Le 2020-04-30
IT Pro - Stripe raises $600 million in Series G funding to support digital economy
Funding round boosts Stripe’s private valuation to $36 billion
Le 2020-04-30
IT Pro - Microsoft warns of "prolific" Trickbot malware exploiting COVID-19 crisis
Hackers are sending out hundreds of emails offering free COVID-19 advice and testing.
Le 2020-04-27
IT Pro - WhatsApp flaw leaves users open to 'shoulder surfing' attacks
Hackers can gain full access to individual’s WhatsApp accounts using just their phone number
Le 2020-04-25
IT Pro - NCSC removes over 2,000 online coronavirus scams
GCHQ offshoot also publishes cyber security advice for remote workers
Le 2020-04-25
IT Pro - Australian employees are the weakest link in the nation’s fight against cyber attacks
Nearly half of all cybersecurity incidents in Australia were due to employee misuse of IT
Le 2020-04-25
IT Pro - Clearview AI source code exposed in major security lapse
Security firm uncovers controversial startup’s sensitive inner workings
Le 2020-04-25
IT Pro - How to build your own firewall with pfSense
Create your own physical or virtual appliance with this open source software
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Apple responds to senators' privacy concerns about coronavirus app
Apple addresses privacy concerns related to COVID-19 screening tools
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Microsoft offers free cyber security protection to healthcare staff
The move comes after numerous hospitals became the target of cyber attacks
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Standard Chartered bans Zoom and Google Hangouts
The London-based bank says cyber security is a top priority
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Microsoft patches three zero-day flaws under active attack
Company's latest Patch Tuesday release targets a total of 113 vulnerabilities
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - WebEx phishing scam spoofs Cisco to target remote workers
PDC expects phishing emails to continue to plague remote workers over the next few months
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Zoom will allow users to route traffic beyond China
Changes have been implemented as part of efforts to restore trust following a severe backlash
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - The NHS teams up with Apple and Google on coronavirus tracking app
The software will send alerts to people who have been in touch with infected users
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Facebook's Quiet Mode lets users take a break from social media
Facebook’s new Quiet Mode silences push notifications on mobile devices
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - IT pros air their opinions on phishing employees
Are real-world phishing simulations the right choice?
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Google’s school sweeteners for children’s data
Project dressed up as 'machine learning workshop' gives Google rights to biometrics for product development
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Remote support is a fact of life…
Now you need to deal with the security risk
Le 2020-04-20
IT Pro - Messaging app Signal may pull out of U.S. if encryption bill passes
Signal calls on users to oppose EARN IT Act, fearing it will be used to undermine end-to-end encryption
Le 2020-04-18
IT Pro - US and UK cyber officials claim 'coronavirus hackers' are state-sponsored
The warning comes after the World Health Organisation and hospitals alike were targeted by cyber criminals
Le 2020-04-18
IT Pro - Businesses brace for second 'Fujiwhara effect' of 2020 as Patch Tuesday looms
Organisations set for a day of chaos on 14 April as vendors plan to fix 500-plus software vulnerabilities at once
Le 2020-04-18
IT Pro - Microsoft gobbles up corp.com domain to keep it from hackers
Microsoft may have spent nearly $2 million to protect companies from their own flawed networks
Le 2020-04-18
IT Pro - Zoom hires ex-Facebook CSO Alex Stamos to boost platform security
He will serve as an external consultant and help the firm build up its security capabilities
Le 2020-04-18
IT Pro - How to protect your business from cyber attacks
Hackers are always looking for new, lucrative targets. Unified threat management appliances can help reinforce your defences
Le 2020-04-16
IT Pro - Cyber security experts form COVID-19 taskforce to combat ransomware attacks
COVID-19 CTI League wants to protect frontline medical resources
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - Five essentials of a secure modern workplace
The CIO's guide to unleashing productivity whilst minimising risk
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - NCA warns of spike in online threats to children during coronavirus lockdown
The agency believes 300,000 individuals in the UK could be attempting to groom children online
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - Google releases location data to show effectiveness of coronavirus lockdowns
The tech giant analysed data from billions of users’ phones in 131 countries
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - Hackers torn over how to adapt their tactics to the coronavirus pandemic
Some hackers thrive, while the business models of others collapse, and some refrain from exploiting the crisis altogether
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - Mimecast discovers rise in LimeRAT malware using read-only Excel spreadsheets
Hackers leverage Excel’s default password to deliver malware to unsuspecting users
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - AT&T moves to dismiss $200M punitive damage claims
Crypto investor Michael Terpin submits an amended complaint in the ongoing legal battle
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - SOS Online Backup breach exposes 135 million customer records
This massive breach could have legal ramifications for this industry-leading provider
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - Elon Musk's SpaceX bans Zoom over security fears
The ban follows FBI warnings about the threat of “Zoom-bombing”
Le 2020-04-11
IT Pro - Report: 16.5 million Britons fell victim to cyber crime in the past year
Financial losses are estimated at a staggering £1.4 billion
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - Supreme Court rules Morrisons was not liable for 2014 data breach
Supermarket can't be held liable for the criminal actions of a former auditor who leaked financial data
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - UK government to launch coronavirus 'contact tracking' app
NHSX will announce an ethics board to oversee its development
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - Zoom admits meetings don't use end-to-end encryption
Conferencing app used by UK government isn't as secure as first thought
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - Marriott data breach exposes personal data of 5.2 million guests
The hotel chain has notified guests of a second massive data breach within 18 months
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - FBI warns of ‘Zoom-bombing’ hackers amid coronavirus usage spike
Cyber criminals are disrupting online meetings with hate speech and pornographic images
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - HouseParty counters hacking claims with $1 million bounty
The app has been plagued by hacking accusations that could threaten its surging success
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - OneSpan taps Veracode to test bank fraud prevention software
Veracode and OneSpan combine to limit data breaches at banks
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - Scottish firm to provide free cyber security training for remote workers
GTS Solutions and Lucy aim to help workers sheltering from the coronavirus keep cyber safe
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - Zoom kills Facebook integration after data transfer backlash
An update to the iOS app has tweaked the offending ‘Login with Facebook’ feature
Le 2020-04-09
IT Pro - 40% of password managers duped by a fake Google app
Password managers failed this test miserably
Le 2020-04-04
IT Pro - 10 quick tips to identifying phishing emails
Avoid falling victim to a phishing attack with these 10 quick tips
Le 2020-04-04
IT Pro - Who’s watching you watch them?
Smart TV services are tracking you more closely than you think
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - EU’s Strong Customer Authentication comes into force
But concerns still remain that the financial industry's ecosystem and infrastructure aren’t fully ready for SCA
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - Microsoft quickly releases patch for wormable SMB flaw
Flaw was leaked yesterday and fixed today.
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - Google Chrome eases computer sharing with default-to-guest ability
Protect multi-user computers by defaulting Google Chrome to guest mode.
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - Vodafone launches critical infrastructure managed security service
The move comes after UK companies reported a 16% rise in cyber incidents
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - Microsoft accidentally leaks details on a wormable SMB flaw
No patch is currently available for the vulnerability, which has now been publicly acknowledged
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - Huawei: Commons 5G rebellion marred by groundless accusations
PM narrowly wins the vote to continue using Huawei equipment in UK's 5G network
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - Hackers hit with malware-ridden tools
Researchers uncover campaign targeting other hackers and the networks they've accessed
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - AllSaints tackles malicious bots with Netacea machine learning tech
The UK-based global fashion brand is undergoing a significant digital transformation programme
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - All bets off as children’s data is leaked
Department of Education data leak to betting firms may be start of wider scandal
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - Facebook sued by Australia over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Company could be fined hundreds of billions of dollars if lawsuit representing 300,000 citizens is upheld
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - Panda Security to be acquired by WatchGuard
The deal will see technology from both companies merge into a single brand platform
Le 2020-03-30
IT Pro - What is cyber warfare?
We explain what cyber warfare is and why you need to pay attention to the threats posed
Le 2020-03-28
IT Pro - Half of UK businesses suffer from a basic cyber security skills gap
Government report suggests skills in areas such as configuring firewalls and removing malware are sorely lacking
Le 2020-03-28
IT Pro - AI-driven AMLOCK to streamline money laundering detection
AMLOCK uses AI to determine if a money laundering flag warrants a full investigation
Le 2020-03-27
IT Pro - Printing company exposes 343GB of sensitive military data
The leak is the latest in a series of data blunders discovered by vpnMentor's web-mapping project
Le 2020-03-27
IT Pro - How enterprises are embracing cyber security challenges
Enterprises across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are undergoing a significant transformation
Le 2020-03-27
IT Pro - UK government may trace COVID-19 patients using mobile phone data
The ICO pledges to take into account “compelling public interest” for any potential data protection violations
Le 2020-03-27
IT Pro - What is the USA PATRIOT Act?
A complete rundown of the USA PATRIOT Act and its most controversial sections
Le 2020-03-27
IT Pro - Critical NHS cyber security checks suspended due to coronavirus response
NHSX grants six-month extension to complete annual surveys as resources are channeled into handling the virus outbreak
Le 2020-03-27
IT Pro - Microsoft Edge branded as ‘worrisome’ for user privacy
Research claims the web browser sends telemetry data and URLs to back-end servers
Le 2020-03-27
IT Pro - Ransomware attacks most likely to strike after-hours
Researchers identify patterns of commonality, including attack vector, dwell time and the time of strike
Le 2020-03-27
IT Pro - 150,000 Boots Advantage Card accounts affected by password stuffing
The company's IT team discovered "unusual activity" on numerous accounts
Le 2020-03-23
IT Pro - 4 quick tips to create an unbreakable password
Sink password pirates with these password-creation tips.
Le 2020-03-23
IT Pro - How to turn on Windows Defender
Find out how to turn on, or off, Windows Defender on Windows 10 and older versions of Windows
Le 2020-03-23
IT Pro - ICO fines Cathay Pacific £500,000 for 2018 data breach
Hong Kong airline hit with maximum fine under the Data Protection Act 2018 for "basic" security failures
Le 2020-03-23
IT Pro - 100 data breaches made during UK's handling of the EU Settlement Scheme
Home Office in breach of GDPR with reports of misplaced ID documents
Le 2020-03-23
IT Pro - Virgin Media 'likely to face maximum GDPR fine' following data leak
Company reveals that the details of 900,000 existing and potential customers were exposed online for at least ten months
Le 2020-03-16
IT Pro - Intel ‘unable to fix’ critical hardware-encoded CPU flaw
Critical flaw affecting recently-released chips is said to be "exactly what security specialists feared the most"
Le 2020-03-16
IT Pro - National Portrait Gallery hit by 350,000 email attacks in three months
Majority of attacks said to be targeting employee accounts and associates of the gallery
Le 2020-03-11
IT Pro - Microsoft products targeted by most widely-used exploits in 2019
Eight of the top ten exploitable flaws targeted Microsoft software, in addition to two Adobe Flash Player vulnerabilities
Le 2020-03-11
IT Pro - What are biometrics?
Face, iris, DNA, typing style... it can all be used as a password
Le 2020-03-11
IT Pro - Bluetooth hijack bug among 25 Android flaws patched in February
Attackers could have exploited the flaw on older systems to execute arbitrary code on target devices
Le 2020-03-11
IT Pro - Why the Internet of Things needs security by design
As adoption of connected devices skyrockets, technology manufacturers hold an increasingly important role in defending against security threats
Le 2020-03-11
IT Pro - Panda Adaptive Defense 360 review: Security in black and white
Panda’s innovative cloud endpoint protection service fills the gaps other security solutions leave behind
Le 2020-03-11
IT Pro - Yahoo’s $117 million data breach settlement rubber-stamped
Eligible users can claim up to an estimated $100 following the compromise of data in several major breaches
Le 2020-03-11
IT Pro - Best antivirus for Android 2020: Bitdefender, Norton, Kaspersky and more
Android phones need security protection, but which is best for you?
Le 2020-03-06
IT Pro - Ethics of red team security testing questioned in new report
Research finds employees are far more likely to put up with red team testing if it's not conducted on themselves
Le 2020-03-06
IT Pro - What to look for in a secure cloud system
Not all cloud products support the same level of security, so what should organisations be looking out for?
Le 2020-03-01
IT Pro - Apple Mac malware detections overtake Windows for the first time
MacOS is no longer a bastion against cyber threats
Le 2020-03-01
IT Pro - US indicts four Chinese military officials over Equifax hack
The indictments come as tensions between the US and China continue to escalate
Le 2020-03-01
IT Pro - How do you become an ethical hacker?
What certifications do you need, what jobs are available and how much is the salary?
Le 2020-02-23
IT Pro - Mozilla is beta testing its paid-for Firefox VPN service
Users can sign up to be on the waiting list for the invite-only tool, available for $4.99 per month
Le 2020-02-23
IT Pro - What is cloud-to-cloud backup?
C2C backup is growing in popularity, so what is it, and how can it help your business if the worst happens?
Le 2020-02-23
IT Pro - What is the Computer Misuse Act?
If your computer systems are attacked, is the law effective enough to put those criminals behind bars?
Le 2020-02-23
IT Pro - Mastercard bolsters fraud fighting with Europe Cyber Resilience Centre
US payments giant looks to shore up European banks and fintech with Belgium-based security hub
Le 2020-02-23
IT Pro - Iranian hackers infiltrated major VPN and remote systems for years
Firms in the IT and telecoms industry among those targeted by a reconnaissance and information theft campaign
Le 2020-02-23
IT Pro - NCA demands tech companies do more to prevent child abuse
Investigators report that child abuse material was possible to find “in just three clicks”
Le 2020-02-19
IT Pro - Cloud storage: How secure are Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive and iCloud?
How the big cloud vendors stack up when it comes to encrypting and protecting your data
Le 2020-02-19
IT Pro - Digital Risk Report 2020
A global view into the impact of digital transformation on risk and security management
Le 2020-02-19
IT Pro - Google purges 500 harmful Chrome extensions from its Web Store
The extensions injected aggressive, infectious advertisements into millions of users’ browsers
Le 2020-02-19
IT Pro - The IT Pro Podcast: Breaking out of the security bubble
Just Eat CISO says Infosec professionals need to stop preaching to the choir
Le 2020-02-19
IT Pro - Ensuring cyber security during mergers and acquisitions
A lack of due diligence when bringing two companies together can lead to major IT and security issues down the line
Le 2020-02-19
IT Pro - Who should take ownership of your cyber security strategy?
We explore the options of who should be in charge of this increasingly important area
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - Bank of Japan preaches cyber attack vigilance ahead of Olympics
Financial institutions believe cyber threats have increased by 70% over three years
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - WatchGuard Firebox T35-Rugged review: Industrial-strength security
This affordable appliance delivers a wealth of security services to places where competitors fear to tread
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - United Nations hit by possible state-sponsored attack
At least 40 servers were compromised over three separate European offices, according to a leaked report
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - UK cyber security sector worth £8.3bn with 37% job increase since 2017
London has the majority of security startups, with record-breaking investment in 2019
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - Avast shutters Jumpshot unit in wake of data privacy concerns
The data collection business found to be at odds with Avast's corporate priorities, CEO explains
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - What is Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS)?
Explaining the latest security tool helping organisations identify and rectify vulnerabilities in their cyber defences
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - Intel to patch CacheOut flaw
Another ZombieLoad-style flaw hits Intel's processors, but an update is on the way
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - OurMine hackers attack and takeover NFL Twitter accounts
The hacker group posted messages claiming "everything is hackable"
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - Government moves to ban weak default passwords on IoT devices
DCMS proposes a trio of security requirements that shore up millions of smart home gadgets
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - Met Police facial recognition plans "a breathtaking assault" on rights
Plans to use live facial recognition come under fire from privacy campaigners
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - Ransomware costs doubled in Q4 2019
Average ransom payments soared by 104% to $84,116, up from $41,198 in the quarter
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - Six ways boards can step up support for cyber security
Security is an enterprise-wide risk management concern, not merely an IT issue
Le 2020-02-11
IT Pro - What is the National Cybersecurity Protection System (NCPS)?
Find out how the US Government is using centralised systems to fight cyber threats...
Le 2020-01-27
IT Pro - What is the Washington Privacy Act?
Although the state’s data protection bill failed to pass this year, it’s likely to reappear in 2020...
Le 2020-01-27
IT Pro - The scariest security horror stories of 2019
From sustained attacks without a motive to data dumps that just keep giving, these are the stories that shocked us the most
Le 2020-01-27
IT Pro - London Stock Exchange outage investigated as possible cyber attack
LSE maintains August downtime was the result of a software glitch
Le 2020-01-26
IT Pro - US warns of Iran cyber retaliation amid Soleimani fallout
Iranian activity will likely cause temporary disruption to national critical infrastructure at a minimum, claims DHS
Le 2020-01-26
IT Pro - Is your company taking enough accountability on cyber security?
60% of organisations have had at least one serious security incident this year
Le 2020-01-23
IT Pro - Arm looks to sell off loss-making security venture
The security software firm has haemorrhaged cash since its launch seven years ago
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - XSS the most widely-used attack method of 2019
Research unveils the most popular hacking techniques, with SQL injection and fuzzing also popular choices
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - Avast and AVG extensions pulled from Chrome
Avast and AVG once again criticised for excessive data collection in security and shopping browser extensions
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - Is your company taking enough accountability on cyber security?
60% of organisations have had at least one serious security incident this year
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - Canadian laboratory advised to pay ransomware demand despite industry best practice
LifeLabs said it successfully retrieved 85,000 stolen lab results after negotiating with the hackers
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - 40,000 students forced to queue for new passwords after 'severe' cyber attack
Legal quirk means German university students must receive new passwords in person following a password reset
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - Thief swipes sensitive details of 30,000 Facebook employees
Stolen hard drives contained personal banking information including payroll data
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - What is PGP?
If you’re looking for a pretty good encryption standard, there are worse places to start
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - Microsoft to scrap Security Essentials when Windows 7 reaches end-of-life
Businesses will have to seek out an alternative to the free antivirus platform by Jan 2020
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - Hundreds of counterfeit shoe sites hit by Magecart credit card scam
Criminals hope to take advantage of those looking for a pre-Christmas deal
Le 2020-01-11
IT Pro - Best free malware removal tools 2020: Clean your hard drive with these services
Worried your device is infected? Here are the best free tools you need to get rid of malicious software
Le 2020-01-09
IT Pro - Best Linux distros 2019: The finest open source operating systems around
Whether it's for desktop, server or security, there's bound to be a Linux distro for you
Le 2020-01-08
IT Pro - Windows 7 ends: what do you do next?
From SMBs to big business and individuals, after 10 years it's time to move on from Windows 7
Le 2020-01-07
IT Pro - Travelex services forced offline by cyber attack
The currency exchange noticed the intrusion on 31 December, but the incident is ongoing
Le 2020-01-07
IT Pro - What is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?
The California Consumer Privacy Act is new legislation due to come into effect on January 1, 2020, designed to improve the rights and protections afforded to data subjects in the state
Le 2020-01-07
IT Pro - How to manage a departing employee’s access to IT
We talk to experts in access rights, data removal and human resources to navigate this most tricky of passages
Le 2020-01-07
IT Pro - Why 5G could be a cyber security nightmare
The latest generation of mobile connectivity promises many marvellous things, but it could also be a hacker's dream
Le 2020-01-05
IT Pro - HackerOne bug bounty platform breached by its own user
The bug bounty specialist paid the hacker responsible a cool $20,000 for their efforts
Le 2020-01-05
IT Pro - Millions of text messages leaked through exposed TrueDialog server
Database of 604GB included unencrypted passwords and the contents of SMS messages
Le 2019-12-26
IT Pro - National Crime Agency brings down prolific Trojan marketplace
Imminent Methods sold IM-RAT malware for as little as $25
Le 2019-12-26
IT Pro - Campaigners block use of facial recognition and ICE access to data
A long-running programme in San Diego has been halted amid privacy concerns and claims of bias
Le 2019-12-20
IT Pro - Latest Chrome release offers breach password check and tab freezing
Version 79 rolls out a suite of security features as well as tools like back-forward cache
Le 2019-12-20
IT Pro - Inside the mind of a hacker
Understanding why cyber criminals want to attack your business should be a key component of your security strategy
Le 2019-12-20
IT Pro - Patch issued for critical Windows bug
The two-part Chrome exploit is also associated with Operation WizardOpium
Le 2019-12-20
IT Pro - Microsoft launches Office 365 phishing campaign tracker
The firm hopes customers will be able to more closely monitor and contextualise email threats
Le 2019-12-20
IT Pro - Apple admits iPhone 11 ‘overrides settings’ to track users’ locations
A tracking feature is still enabled after users switch off all location tracking for apps and system services
Le 2019-12-20
IT Pro - 44 million Microsoft customers found using compromised passwords
The company has issued widespread password resets for those affected
Le 2019-12-20
IT Pro - Security flaws prevalent in applications produced by software vendors
Secure development is the key to a secure application
Le 2019-12-13
IT Pro - Dead Netflix accounts reactivated by hackers
Former users are being charged months after cancelling subscriptions, according to reports
Le 2019-12-12