Infosecurity News
Massive Ransomware Attack Hits NHS and ISPs
A major ransomware attack has been reported, with targets including banks and NHS Trusts all being hit
IPCC Probes Claims Met Police Outsourced Email Hacking to India
Whistleblower’s allegations claim police spied on journalists and activists for years
Learning Platform Edmodo Investigates Reports of Major Breach
Reports suggest as many as 77 million users could be affected
Trump Delivers Cybersecurity Executive Order
The EO focuses on both the antiquated network security of federal agencies and critical infrastructure.
Social Security Administration Beefs Up Account Security
Beginning June 10, account holders will need a second method to verify identity when they register or sign in.
(ISC)2 Announces GISLA Winners
The winners were announced during a gathering of government cybersecurity executives in Washington, DC.
F-Secure Acquires Consultancy Digital Assurance
F-Secure has announced the acquisition of Digital Assurance to add security consultancy services to its portfolio
SLocker Android Ransomware Resurfaces in Undetectable Form
More than 400 new variations of SLocker are targeting corporate mobile device fleets through third-party app stores.
Security Pros Bypass Controls, Hide Breaches: Report
Bromium research finds humans are the weakest link, even in IT security departments
Cifas: 66% of Fraud is Now Online
Fraud prevention service sees over 200,000 cases in 2016
#Belfast2017: Securing Communications for the Enterprise
Companies are often not aware of the risks surrounding unprotected multimedia communications
Mirai's Progeny Enslaves 120,000 IP Cameras - and Counting
The botnet targets more than 1,000 different camera models to carry out DDoS floods.
#Belfast2017: Security 2020: What's Driving Security Needs of the Future?
Speaking at the CSIT World Cyber Security Technology Research Summit 2017 Ruth Davis looked ahead to what customers are going to need (and want) from their security systems of the future
#Belfast2017: CNI, Startups & Cyber-Skills High on the Agenda for UK Government
Speaking at the CSIT World Cyber Security Technology Research Summit Conrad Prince CB outlined the strategies the UK government is currently exploring to strengthen the nation’s overall cybersecurity position
Microsoft Patches Malware Protection Engine Vulnerability
Microsoft has released a security advisory for a security vulnerability in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.
Brits Want More Visible Multi-Factor Authentication
Equifax poll suggests less than three log-in steps is no good for consumers
Google Offers $20,000 Rewards to Drive OSS-Fuzz Initiative
Aim is to improve the security and stability of open source software
FBI: Whaling and BEC Scams Rack Up $5bn in Ill-Gotten Gains
Losses have increased a whopping 2,370% in three years.
SMBs Admit They're Compromising on Security
More than 70% of SMB IT managers say budgets have forced them to compromise on security features.
Manchester Police in the Dock After Losing Interview Footage
ICO fines GMP £150,000 after unencrypted DVDs were lost in the post
