vulnerabilities

Almost half of UK businesses are vulnerable to IoT hacking

2.7 million firms in the UK are leaving their corporate networks vulnerable due to insecure IoT devices, ForeScout research has shown. Almost half (47 per cent) of the 500 CIOs and IT managers who took part told ForeScout that they allowed IoT devices onto their corporate network without changing the default password – equating to […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 6th April 2018
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TalkTalk urged to improve cybersecurity in wake of ‘worryingly easy’ web system flaw

TalkTalk is facing renewed calls to improve its cybersecurity after an anonymous hacker contacted Sky News about a website flaw that went unfixed for years. The hacker – known as “B” – found a “Cross Site Scripting” error allowing him to take control of a convincing looking “talktalk.co.uk” URL, which meant he could potentially trick any […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 29th March 2018
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NCSC warns UK charities vulnerable to hackers

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning to UK charities that hackers could target them. Charities that help carry out government initiatives within foreign countries are those deemed to be the most vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to GCHQ. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 2nd March 2018
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Every NHS trust tested for cybersecurity has failed, officials admit

Every NHS trust assessed for cyber security vulnerabilities has failed to meet the standard required, civil servants have said for the first time. In a parliamentary hearing on the WannaCry attack which disrupted parts of the NHS last year, Department of Health (DoH) officials said all 200 trusts had failed, despite increases in security provision. Read […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 6th February 2018
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Security Think Tank: Establish best practice before automating security processes

How can organisations evolve their security operations teams to do more automation of basic tasks and cope with dynamic IT environments? I’m all in favour of good process. Process makes life easier and increases efficiency – who doesn’t want that? I’m also in favour of getting things right and making sure the process has been clearly and […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 2nd February 2018
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Hefty fines confirmed for CNI providers with poor cyber security

The government has confirmed that critical infrastructure providers with poor cyber security face fines of millions of pounds as the National Cyber Security Centre publishes new guidance for the industry. The government is warning the UK’s most critical industries to boost cyber security or face hefty fines for leaving themselves vulnerable to attack. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 29th January 2018
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Thousands of critical systems affected by serious security flaws

Multiple and serious vulnerabilities have been found in a software management system widely used in corporate and industrial control environments, researchers warn. Security researchers have identified 14 vulnerabilities in a software licence management system used in corporate and industrial IT systems worldwide. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 24th January 2018
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