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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UK criticises security of Huawei products
A UK government report into Huawei’s broadband and mobile infrastructure equipment has concluded that it has “only limited assurance” that the kit poses no threat to national security. The investigation…
Vulnerable IoT Vacuums, DVRs Put Homes at Risk
Kacy Zurkus The internet of things (IoT) has seen a string of vulnerabilities across multiple devices, the latest of which are new vulnerabilities in Dongguan Diqee 360 robotic vacuum cleaners,…
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…
UK Gov Slow to Address Urgent CNI Security Needs
Phee Waterfield A committee of MPs and peers in the UK has criticised the government for its lack of urgency in addressing the cybersecurity skills gap in relation to critical…
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…