Dominic Casciani A website blamed for launching more than four million cyber-attacks around the world, including attempts to crash banks in the UK, has been taken down in a major…
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Could Russia and West be heading for cyber-war?
By Gordon Corera The latest warning of Russian intrusions is another sign that cyber-space is becoming one of the focal points for growing tension between Russia and the West. But…
'Well intentioned lawmakers could stifle IoT innovation', warns bug bounty pioneer
The pushback against regulation starts here By John Leyden IoT security regulations could stifle innovation without addressing the security problems at hand, a well-respected security researcher controversially argues. Compromised IoT…
UK Government to set up £13.5m cyber security centre
Located at the 2012 Olympic Park, the London Cyber Innovation Centre could create up to 2,000 jobs in cyber security Alex Scroxton The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport…
NCSC: New Categorization Framework Will Improve Cyber-Response
Phil Muncaster A new cyber-incident categorization framework will help government agencies and law enforcers collaborate and respond to attacks more effectively, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced today.…
The top 8 frauds to watch out for in 2018
A new report from NatWest has identified the top ways they expect fraudsters will try and get their hands on people’s cash in 2018. NatWest has worked with research agency…