LATEST HEADLINES
Seedworm cyber-espionage gang using new tricks to dig up info
Researchers used an attack on a Brazilian-embassy computer to uncover additional details on the year-old cyber-espionage group Seedworm, including a new backdoor the group is now using.
Sextortion scandals add GandCrab ransomware to the attack
In the latest rendition of a sextortion plot that has been using public breach data to trick victims into thinking they were hacked, cyber-criminals have added the inevitable ransomware update to the scam.
Cryptomining campaign pulls new 'Linux Rabbit' malware out of its black hat
A two-month Monero cryptomining campaign targeted both Linux-based servers and Internet of Things devices with a newly discovered malware family called "Linux Rabbit," researchers have reported.
Moldovian sentenced for stealing millions using Bugat banking malware
A Moldovian national was sentenced to time served by a federal court for his crime of conspiracy and damaging a computer.
OPINION
The dark side of encryption
With 50 percent of network attacks predicted to come over channels encrypted using SSL/TLS encryption, many firewalls, IDS, DLP and endpoint protection solutions will be effective, at most, only half of the time.
Smart strategies for data protection in the post-GDPR world
By Matt Lock, Director of Sales Engineers (UK) at Varonis
Why cyber-security needn't be taxing for accountancy firms
Outsourcing security and setting up a framework to help reduce risk, optimise costs and protect company and client data against the very real threats of cyber attacks.
Tis the season to be...smished?
Most of us do not scrutinise our mobile devices to anywhere near the same extent as we do a PC. We need to be aware of the heightened risks during the holiday period & take action to protect employees.
FEATURE
Podcast: How can cyber-security unearth new talent and encourage more women into the sector?
Increasing the number of women in cyber-security would raise the industry's IQ. So SC Media UK editor Tony Morbin asks Jane Frankland and Amanda Finch - why aren't more women working in cyber-security?
The 50 most influential women in cyber-security UK
From high level hard tech to senior leadership & management, our 50 women list exemplifies women contributing to the cyber-security sector at every level, despite representing just 10 percent its workforce;
Women in security - how do we rectify the imbalance?
"I don't ever want to get a position because I am a woman, I want to get it because I am the right person for the job." - Sian John MBE, chief security advisor, cyber-security solutions group Microsoft
SC Interview: Sian John, Microsoft - the push for security-by-design and IIOT/desktop network separation
Sian John, chief security advisor, Microsoft, took time out from Microsoft Future Decoded 2018 to explain the organisation's drive for security-by-design, and support for separating industrial and desktop networks.
VIDEOS
Barry Scott, CTO, EMEA, Centrify discusses the security vulnerabilities that young people bring to business.
Daniel Solis, CEO and founder at Blueliv, and Patryk Pilat, discuss recent research on credential theft.
[Video] Apricorn: EU GDPR - So What Do We Do Now?
Tony Morbin, Editor-in-Chief of SC Media UK interviews Jon Fielding, managing director, Apricorn, EMEA about new research from Apricorn highlighting exactly how massively ill-prepared companies are for last month’s deadline for enforcement of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules.
NTT Security Global Threat Intelligence Report 2018 Highlights
NTT Security released their annual Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR) for 2018, it stated that ransomware is up 350 percent from 2017 and spyware ranks first in volume of malware at 26 percent reflecting attackers' desire for long-term presence for information.
NTT Security Global Threat Intelligence Report 2018 Full
NTT Security released their annual Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR) for 2018, it stated that ransomware is up 350 percent from 2017 and spyware ranks first in volume of malware at 26 percent reflecting attackers' desire for long-term presence for information.
SC Media UK roundtable with Logpoint
Discussing 'the true value of actionable intelligence', SC Media UK's latest roundtable with Logpoint saw a gathering of senior cyber-security practitioners to discuss actionable threat intelligence. Eleven distinguished guests engaged in discussion on the topic at the event, sponsored by LogPoint at the Duck & Waffle restaurant in London's Heron Tower; the session was moderated by SC's editor-in-chief Tony Morbin.
Upcoming Events
Webcast: The Dummies Guide guide to cyber awareness in the age of GDPR
Weds 21st Nov, 3pmA practical risk-based approach to implementing GDPR and building a security-aware culture in your organisation.
Brought to you in partnership with Metacompliance
Webcast: Office 365 Cyber Resilience: Avoiding the Icarus effect
Mon 19th NovBrought to you in partnership with Mimecast
