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Security
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25 Oct
Appleby leaks: offshore law firm will see details on super rich clients leaked following data breach
Information regarding high net worth individuals and international corporations are going to be leaked in the coming days after an off-shore law firm had its files stolen in a data breach.
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25 Oct
Encrypted messaging app Wire is taking on Slack with its new business messenger platform
European encrypted messaging app Wire, admired by the likes of Edward Snowden for its security merits, is launching a new business messaging platform.
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20 Oct
The UK’s Data Protection Bill goes a long way, but businesses must solve the security crisis themselves
The unanimous support with which the Government’s Data Protection Bill passed through its second reading in parliament last week is promising news for cyber security in the UK.
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19 Oct
India and Russia to hold full military war games as a sign of strength against China
India and Russia are going to begin a series of large-scale military exercises today in the eastern military district of Russia.
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18 Oct
UK spy agency GCHQ is monitoring social media accounts of millions of people
During World War II, the phrase “loose lips sink ships” was promoted to warn people about what they said in public, in case a spy may be listening in.
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17 Oct
These deals may not have happened under new UK government investment proposals
Under proposals announced on Tuesday, the UK government hopes to make it easier for ministers to intervene in mergers and takeovers when national security concerns arise .
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17 Oct
Google hasn’t patched the Krack Wi-Fi flaw yet, so Android and Chrome devices could be unsafe
Security researchers have revealed that almost every Wi-Fi router is vulnerable to attack, leading to concerns from tech companies and consumers alike.
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16 Oct
Why Facebook might be hiring people with national security clearances
Facebook is on the hunt to recruit people who have national security clearances, as part of a broader push to address meddling on the social network ahead of general elections.
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9 Oct
Companies like Aviva are having their cloud servers hacked for bitcoin mining
In the fight against cyber crime, companies now have a new enemy to fear: hackers in pursuit of bitcoin.
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2 Oct
Instagram hits out at a simplified version of their terms for young people
Whether you like it or not, social media is a part of the way we live now.
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1 Oct
Frank Abagnale on why the next global cyber attack is imminent
Around the world, there are currently 121 global cyberattacks happening every second.
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25 Sep
France terrorism: Fighting fear in the City of Light
Paris has been the target of several terrorist attacks since 2015.
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20 Sep
Companies still aren’t taking cyber security seriously enough — so we’ve launched a magazine
Cyber security should be a company-wide concern, which is why we’re launching a cyber security magazine for managers.
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19 Sep
How does Qatar’s deal to buy 24 fighter jets from Britain compare to other arms sales?
Qatar’s defense minister signed a letter of intent on Sunday to purchase 24 Typhoon jets from British defense group BAE Systems in a deal likely to be worth more than £2bn.
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19 Sep
Piriform’s CCleaner anti-malware software found to contain malware
Hackers have a tendency to hide malicious code in apps and software that you think is safe.
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18 Sep
Is The Pirate Bay using your computer to mine cryptocurrency Monero?
Internet users are up in arms after TorrentFreak found that The Pirate Bay has been stealing its user’s computer resources to mine cryptocurrency while they illegaly downloaded movies, games and software.
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8 Sep
How does the Equifax hack stack up against other data breaches?
As many as 143m customers of Equifax, one of the three largest US credit agencies, had their information compromised in recent months after the company suffered a massive cyber security breach.
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4 Sep
Gold climbs as markets react to North Korea’s latest sabre rattling
Gold prices inched closer to a one-year high this morning after North Korea tested a nuclear bomb over the weekend, spooking global investors.
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1 Sep
Following OurMine’s attack on WikiLeaks, who else has the hacker group targeted?
WikiLeaks often leaves government officials and organisations red faced.
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31 Aug
Concerned about cyber attacks? Here are the most vulnerable countries in Europe
Malta and Greece have been named as the top two countries in Europe most vulnerable to cyber attacks.
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29 Aug
Uber’s new CEO hasn’t started yet and the startup is already making changes
It looks like Uber’s board has voted on who it wants to be its new chief executive: Dara Khosrowshahi, the current chief executive of Expedia.
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29 Aug
Trump’s top advisers criticised him this weekend. Is impeachment next?
With each passing week US president Donald Trump’s administration looks more and more shaky.
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29 Aug
North Korea missile test rattles investor nerves as markets fall
North Korea conducted one of its most provocative ballistic missile tests earlier today, causing the markets to slide.
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21 Aug
What is Faketoken, the latest Android malware trying to steal your bank details?
SonicSpy, GhostCtrl, Svpeng, SLocker, Triada, Invisible Man.
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21 Aug
Amid fears over AI weaponry, who are the experts calling for a ban on killer robots?
Google’s DeepMind artificial intelligence program recently taught itself how to walk.
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18 Aug
What is World Humanitarian Day, a UN tribute to those that risk their lives for others?
It takes a special kind of person to dedicate their life to helping others.
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11 Aug
Do you have any of these apps? Your Android device might be infected
Following widespread recent ransomware attacks, such as WannaCry and Petya, internet users everywhere are on edge.
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10 Aug
Kidnapped British model: what is the dark web and who are Black Death?
Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past week, you’ll probably have seen the story of Chloe Ayling.
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8 Aug
UK firms with poor security could be fined up to £17m for cyber attacks
Cyber attacks are one of the biggest threats facing governments and companies across the world and new UK legislation wants organisations to pay for bad security.
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8 Aug
How Kenya’s democratic presidential election could be derailed by faulty machines
About 19m Kenyans will decide to vote for president Uhuru Kenyatta or the veteran opposition leader Raila Odlinga to run East Africa’s largest economy.