Threats and risks

Kaspersky Lab backtracks on statement, clarifies relationship with Apple

Kaspersky's Nikolay Grebennikov
Security tests were not invited, but Apple is "open to collaboration", claims outspoken Kaspersky CTO
14 May 2012

Nine out of 10 custom-built web applications vulnerable to attack

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Meanwhile security firms are criticised for trading in zero-day flaws
10 May 2012

Supplier security audits on rise, but questions over cloud ignored

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Upsurge in supplier security auditing, according to HP security experts
10 May 2012

Microsoft releases critical security update

Patches are released for Microsoft Office, Windows, .NET Framework and Silverlight
09 May 2012

Remote working during the Olympics

Cesare Garlati, director of consumerisation at Trend Micro, discusses what enterprises need to consider as large numbers of staff prepare to work remotely during the Games
02 May 2012

‘Stolen’ VMware source code to be released on Saturday

The source code dates back as far as 2003 and 2004
01 May 2012

Conficker worm is still biggest threat to enterprises - Microsoft

220 million instances in 100 countries reported - but still Microsoft claims it is easy to defend against
26 Apr 2012

Infosec: Jailbroken devices are a threat to the network

A panel of experts has warned that jailbroken mobile devices need to be detected before they are allowed on corporate networks, as their security cannot be guaranteed
26 Apr 2012

Companies failing cloud security test

Organisations are failing to conduct vital due diligence on their choice of cloud computing partners
25 Apr 2012

Record level of hacking revealed in annual PwC security survey

One in seven large organisations have been hacked in the past year
25 Apr 2012

MoD chief: There is more risk than ever of data being compromised

Captain Simon Wise says the MoD is continually under cyber attack
25 Apr 2012

New Java-based attack on Mac OS uncovered

Apple's Mac OS X has been targeted by new malware that exploits a critical flaw in Java
17 Apr 2012

UK security bodies need more agility, says ex-GCHQ CIO

Former spy agency boss explains that real-time data-sharing is paramount to enabling fast response to cyber threats
16 Apr 2012

Apple releases tool to tackle Flashback malware

Security update recommended for Macs with Java installed
13 Apr 2012

Massive increase in DDoS attacks against finance sector, says research

Prolexic says Q1 2012 has seen more 'attack traffic' than whole of last year
12 Apr 2012

'Lack of cohesion' in UK cyber security, warns former GCHQ/CESG head

'Strategy by committee' is not the answer says former GCHQ and CESG chief, as UK cyber security lags behind US, Germany and France
12 Apr 2012

Apple developing fix for Flashback malware

Working with ISPs as well as tackling Java security flaw, says company
11 Apr 2012

New Android malware can remotely control phone

Latest Android threat can enable hackers to remotely and stealthily install unapproved software on users' machines
06 Apr 2012

Cyber crime has increased in financial services sector, says report

Nearly a third of staff in sector have not received cyber security training
27 Mar 2012

PayPal closes potential flaw in login pages

Payment service alerted to cross site scripting error
23 Mar 2012

Report: Criminals switching tactics to breach cyber defences

IBM’s X-Force study has good news and bad news for security chiefs
22 Mar 2012

Report: Data breaches cost UK firms an average of £1.75m in 2011

Symantec research reveals a small drop in the average cost of a breach
21 Mar 2012

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09 Mar 2012

Revoke legacy privileged accounts – or pay the consequences


08 Mar 2012