Colonial Pipeline ransom seizure is a win, but don’t relax yet

The seizure of bitcoin worth about $2.3m by US authorities, allegedly part of the ransom payment made by critical infrastructure operator Colonial Pipeline to the DarkSide ransomware gang last... Read more »

threat intelligence (cyber threat intelligence)

What is threat intelligence? Threat intelligence, also known as cyber threat intelligence (CTI), is information gathered from a range of sources about current or potential attacks against an organization.... Read more »

NHS Digital delays data collection plans until September

Citing a need for more time to inform people about the impact of and need for the proposed General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) data-sharing programme, NHS... Read more »

We Open Tech community supports non-binary and trans security pros

A new professional cyber community designed specifically for people of marginalised genders, including non-binary people, trans and cis women and trans men, among others, has been set up to... Read more »

How cloud adoption is shaping digital identity trends in 2021

Ask any security professional their top three concerns, and identity is likely a response — if not the top worry. Digital transformation and the evolution of identity in the... Read more »

National data guardian calls for dialogue on NHS Digital GP plans

Nicola Byrne, the UK’s national data guardian for health and social care, has called for more dialogue over the NHS Digital GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) programme... Read more »

Police raids around world after investigators crack An0m cryptophone app in major hacking operation

Police in sixteen countries have launched multiple raids after intercepting the communications of organised criminal groups in the biggest police hacking operation undertaken to date. Drug deals and other... Read more »

Security Think Tank: What must a secure print strategy take into account?

Printing is perhaps rarely discussed in a cyber context, but while the prevalence of connected printers and multi-function printers (MFPs) enhances convenience and productivity, it also poses security risks,... Read more »

Siloscape malware a risk to Windows containers, Kubernetes

A newly identified malware, dubbed Siloscape by the threat researcher who first spotted it, appears to be the first-recorded malware to target Windows containers, and presents a potential risk... Read more »

NCSC updates schools ransomware guidance amid surge

A renewed surge in ransomware attacks against schools, colleges and universities across the UK has prompted the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to update existing security guidance offered to... Read more »
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