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Key cybersecurity news, insight and features on the latest data breaches, threat actors, cyberattacks and beyond from around the world. Cybersecurity is one of the most important issues facing the world of technology today, and is only set to worsen in the coming years. Keep on top of the latest developments and cybersecurity news with Verdict, with articles that include insight from some of the biggest names in the field.
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2 Mar
HMRC scams move from phishing to smishing as millions targeted
UK taxpayers have been targeted by over 1.5 million email scams, calls and text messages over the past two years purporting to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), according to data published today.
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26 Feb
Managing the double-edged sword of the cloud: Security vs productivity
The growing need for businesses to embrace digital transformation is prompting many firms to adopt a hybrid multi-cloud approach.
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24 Feb
Exclusive: Ordnance Survey hacked, exposing 1,000 employees’ data
A hacker stole the personal data of 1,000 employees of the Ordnance Survey, the government-owned mapping agency for Britain, Verdict can reveal.
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21 Feb
Insider threats on the increase in cybersecurity incidents
Despite years of warnings about the risk of insider cyber threats, the number of incidents and the associated costs has risen sharply over the last two years.
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21 Feb
MGM Resorts hack may mask “specific, strategic attack” to get VIP details
The hack on MGM Resorts that has exposed the personal details of over 10 million people may be a smokescreen for a far more sophisticated attack to get in-depth personal data on law enforcement leaders, private sector heads, key government influencers and politicians.
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20 Feb
SentinelOne valuation hits a billion with $200m funding round
Cybersecurity company SentinelOne has seen its valuation climb past the billion mark for the first time, giving it unicorn status, with a Series E funding round in which it raised $200m.
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20 Feb
UK government lost 39 devices a week, raising security alarm bells
The UK government lost an average of 39 devices a week in the 12 months between 1 June 2018 and 1 June 2019, highlighting the need for greater security practices.
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19 Feb
Amazon Ring doorbells make two-factor authentication mandatory
Amazon’s Ring doorbell will now require two-factor authentication to improve “privacy, security and control”.
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18 Feb
Cybersecurity is still an afterthought for two thirds of businesses: EY
The rate of cyberattacks targeting businesses continues to rise, yet according to EY, two thirds of organisations are still treating cybersecurity as an afterthought.
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17 Feb
European Cyber Resilience Centre launched by Mastercard
Payments technology giant Mastercard has today announced the development of the European Cyber Resilience Centre, a new cybersecurity centre designed to encourage public-private collaboration in the continent.
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14 Feb
Cybersecurity software trends 2020
Companies worldwide are increasingly aware of the threat posed by cyberattacks, yet cybersecurity is still not a core competency for a worryingly large number of corporate boards.
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14 Feb
Romance scammers stole $475m last year. Here’s how to spot them
There’s big money in fake love.
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14 Feb
Puerto Rico’s $2.6m loss in phishing scam a “wake-up call” for business
The news that the government of Puerto Rico has lost over $2.6m in a phishing scam should be treated as a vital reminder to businesses about how easy such emails are to fall for, according to cybersecurity experts.
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13 Feb
Apple joins password-free security association FIDO Alliance
Apple has joined the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance as a board member in a move towards password-free authentication.
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12 Feb
CybelAngel nets $36m to expand data leak detection software
Cybersecurity startup CybelAngel has raised $36m in funding to expand its digital risk management platform globally and advance its AI-powered software as a service platform.
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11 Feb
Biggest influencers in cybersecurity in Q4 2019: The top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top cybersecurity influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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10 Feb
Equifax hack: Four members of China’s military charged over mega breach
US federal prosecutors have charged four members of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) over the 2017 Equifax hack, in which some 147 million customers of the credit reporting agency had their personal data stolen.
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7 Feb
Flaws in Iowa caucus app could have left it vulnerable to hackers
In Iowa, rather than casting votes in polling stations, registered Democrats meet in precincts to elect delegates that then support a particular Democrat candidate.
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6 Feb
Facebook encryption plans condemned by child protection groups
Child protection organisations have sent a joint letter urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to halt plans to bolster encryption on its platforms, warning it will make it harder to catch child abusers.
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5 Feb
The most exploited software vulnerabilities of 2019
Cybercriminals are forever on the hunt for the latest software vulnerabilities to exploit.
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5 Feb
Philips Hue vulnerability turns smart bulbs into gateway for hackers
A vulnerability has been identified in the Philips Hue smart bulbs range that could be exploited by hackers to take over the networks of homes and businesses.
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4 Feb
Exclusive: Data breach exposes 17,000 yachting industry professionals
A data breach at UK-based Crew and Concierge Limited has exposed the personal data of 17,379 people of 50 different nationalities working in the yachting industry.
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3 Feb
7% of Brits willing to share DNA data with brands
Consumers are only just gaining a sense of just how much of their personal data brands have access to, with there being a fine line between having a more personalised or convenient experience and compromising on privacy.
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3 Feb
Golden Entertainment phishing attack exposes gamblers’ data
A malicious hacker gained access to the employee emails of slot machine operator Golden Entertainment, with one email, which the hacker may have accessed, containing a wealth of customer personal data.
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31 Jan
Carrefour CTO: “No usable cybersecurity, no business”
User-friendly cybersecurity is fundamental for businesses to operate, the chief technology officer of French retail giant Carrefour has said.
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31 Jan
Coronavirus in the UK: Your cybersecurity is at greater risk than your health
The presence of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK for the first time, but as fear grows about the risk of catching the disease, opportunistic cybercriminals are using the crisis to spread malware.
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30 Jan
Hitachi brings vein-reading technology to biometrics with Ubisecure partnership
A partnership between technology giant Hitachi and customer identity and access management (CIAM) software provider Ubisecure is introducing vein-based biometrics to customer-facing applications.
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30 Jan
UK cybersecurity industry is now worth £8.3bn
The UK cybersecurity sector is now worth £8.3bn, as investment in the industry booms.
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29 Jan
Private sector key to fighting cybercrime, says Europol director
A strong relationship between the public and private sector is vital in the fight against cybercrime, according to Europol executive director Catherine De Bolle.
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28 Jan
UK government proposes stricter IoT security requirements
Manufacturers of connected IoT smart devices will soon have to adhere to stricter security requirements under new government guidelines.