Hackers have stolen personal data in Singapore belonging to some 1.5 million people, or more than a third of the population, officials say. They broke into the government health database…
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Brit tech forges alliance to improve cyber security as MPs moan over 'acute scarcity' of experts
We’re even short ‘moderately specialist’ types… By John Leyden A cross-sector alliance incorporating leading UK organisations has been created in response to government plans to develop a national professional body…
Retail cyber security spending ineffective as breaches rise
Cyber attacks on the retail sector are increasing, and although most retailers plan to increase cyber security spending, planned investments are unlikely to be effective, a report reveals Warwick Ashford…
Cisco Rushes Out 25 Patches for Wireless Vulnerabilities
Cisco has advised users of its Policy Suite that it has discovered vulnerabilities, which allow remote attackers to access different features of the solution. The company’s Policy Suite provides a framework…
Hackers jailed for cyber attack on National Lottery site
Two hackers who took part in a cyber attack on the National Lottery website have been jailed. A judge told Daniel Thompson, 28, and Idris Akinwunmi, 21, they were part…
Election interference to be sniffed out by early-alert system
An early warning system to spot attempts to subvert elections is being developed by an organisation backed by former US Vice-President Joe Biden. The not-for-profit Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity…