By Brian Krebs Take care when typing a domain name into a browser address bar, because it’s far too easy to fat-finger a key and wind up somewhere you don’t…
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Net 'not ready' for vital security update
A plan to update the security around some of the net’s core address books has been delayed. Net administrative body Icann put its plans on hold after it emerged that…
Ransomware keeping cops, NHS and local UK gov bods awake at night
Biggest threat next year, Met Police cybercrime boss says By Kat Hall Cybersecurity bods at the Met Police, NHS and the Local Government Association in the UK believe ransomware will…
Europe Pumps Out 50% More Cybercrime Attacks Than US
Cyberattacks originating from Europe were substantially higher than nefarious activity launched from the US during the first quarter. By Dawn Kawamoto Cybercrime attacks launched from Europe reached more than 50…
Cybersecurity Experts Slam Government Digital Strategy
New strategy not winning industry over. By Phil Muncaster Industry experts have criticized the government’s newly launched Digital Strategy for failing to address the chronic cybersecurity skills shortages experienced by…
Russian military admits significant cyber-war effort
Russia’s military has admitted for the first time the scale of its information warfare effort, saying it was significantly expanded post-Cold War. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russian “information…