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  1. One in Three Ex-employees Can Access Corporate Networks

    Research shows that insider threats continue long after job termination.

  2. UK Netizens Unmoved by ISP-level Porn Filters

    Ofcom report shows only small percentage of users switched on parental controls.

  3. StubHub Breach Part of a Coordinated, International Cybercriminal Ring

    Law enforcement agencies in several countries have carried out a joint disruption of the alleged perpetrators.

  4. Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities Double in 2014

    Criminals, as ever, adapt to go after low-hanging fruit.

  5. ISACA Revamps COBIT 5 Core Principles

    Five new core tenants will underpin the framework.

  6. Nigeria’s 419 Scammers Trade Up to Info-Stealing Trojan Attacks

    Palo Alto Networks warns of new risk to businesses from relative malware 'novices'.

  7. Snowden to Hackers of the World: Build NSA-proof Systems

    Technologists also have a ‘civic duty’ to teach those around them how to use tech safely, whistleblower Edward Snowden says.

  8. Nasdaq Hackers Used Two Zero Days But Motives a Mystery

    US intelligence pointed finger at Moscow but questions remain three years on.

  9. Critroni Ransomware Makes Its Way into the Wild

    Tor and key-based encryption anchor this sophisticated malware.

  10. LinkedIn Users Hit With New Phishing Scam

    Latest phony email claims recipient’s account has been blocked.

  11. Privileged Accounts at Root of Most Data Breaches

    A survey suggests that this vulnerability is the most critical in any organization.

  12. German Lawmakers Mull Return to Typewriters to Outfox NSA Snoopers

    Extreme measures considered in response to allegations of ongoing US spying.

  13. Active Directory Flaw Could Threaten 95% of Fortune 500 with Massive Information Heist

    An attack can evade detection and log-based security systems, but Microsoft says it's no big deal.

  14. Microsoft's Answer to Buggy Code: Monitor the Coder

    Eye-tracking, EEG and EDA sensors could alert managers when programmers are struggling, according to new study.

  15. Banks Often Neglect to Investigate Fraud Claims

    Many believe that paying victim damages is less expensive than investing in security.

  16. SSL Blacklist Takes Aim at Bad Certificates

    The public database publicizes malware-associated SSL certificates.

  17. Keyloggers Take Aim at Hotel Business Centers

    Guests have no way of knowing if those public computers are safe.

  18. ICO Handles Record Number of Data Protection Complaints

    Graham calls on parliament to increase watchdog's powers and guarantee its independence.

  19. Secure Email Service Tutanota Picks Self Up After XSS Discovery

    German firm patches newly found vulnerability within hours

  20. 35% of Companies Aren't Prepared for APTs

    A huge gap in awareness and preparedness for APTs persists across the board.

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