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A new awards scheme has launched to recognise the people, not the products, who consistently going beyond the call of duty for their organisations to keep them secure. As part of the second Security Serious Week that will take place in the first week of October, Security Serious are launching the Unsung Heroes Awards. Award categories include: Godfather of Security Best Security Awareness campaign CISO Supremo Security Avengers (team) Social Media Saviour Security Leader Mobile Mogul...

Research by Kaspersky Lab has revealed teenagers don’t know who to talk to about activities that could be deemed illegal online. A misguided sense of loyalty and not knowing where to turn may explain why half of the 16 to 19 year olds polled (56 per cent) said they would advise a friend to stop but not tell anyone else. Eighteen per cent stated they would want to tell a teacher or parent but would...

Check Point today published its latest Threat Index, revealing the number of active malware families increased by nearly two-thirds in the first half of 2016, led by the number of threats to business networks and mobile devices. During June, Check Point detected 2,420 unique and active malware families attacking business networks, a 61 percent increase compared with January 2016 and a 21 percent increase since April.  The continued rise in the number of active malware...

Nine in ten small businesses and start-ups are vulnerable to cyber attacks, loss of customer and business data and other IT risk which could result in the entire loss of business, according to research published by global job board CareersinAudit.com.  The research which was carried out amongst 304 IT and financial auditors during May-June 2016 revealed that data leakage (loss of customer/business data, data access and harm to data) topped the list of greatest IT...

During its annual research project, that investigates user behaviour on the Internet, Kaspersky Lab and B2B International have discovered the average value of files stored on user devices exceed more than twice the average ransom demanded by cybercriminals for decrypting data after infecting it with crypto-ransomware. These figures explain why so many people are willing to pay extortionists, and once again, demonstrate the need for preventive protection measures against online threats.  Malicious programs designed to...

 The UK is facing a digital skills shortage of significant proportions, according to recent research from the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee. If not addressed, organisations that lack the necessary digital skills could run the risk of increased security threats and failed cloud migrations, warns The Bunker.  The Commons Science and Technology Committee found that by 2017, the UK will require 745,000 more workers with digital skills. Organisations, however, are already feeling the...

Despite the immediate success of Pokemon Go, its staggered release across countries has led to many UK-based players putting their personal data at risk by downloading fake or malware-laden versions of the app. This situation is a high-profile example of how businesses and app providers need to take app security into their own hands, rather than relying on the behaviour of their users. This is according to app security specialists Promon. The release of Pokémon...

According to new research from Visa, consumers across Europe are interested in using biometrics when making a payment – especially when integrated with other security measures. Nearly three-quarters (73%) see two-factor authentication, where a biometric is used in conjunction with a payment device, as a secure way to confirm an account holder. Two-factor authentication includes something you have, such as a card or a mobile device; something you are, such as a biometric; or something...

BT and (ISC)²® (“ISC-squared”) today announced an agreement to offer training for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) certifications within the BT Security Academy. The agreement gives BT’s security employees , new recruits and key suppliers the opportunity to pursue (ISC)2’s acclaimed professional certifications. The agreement is part of BT’s strategy to meet a growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals for the company and its customers. (ISC)2...

Research from Sungard Availability Services® (Sungard AS), a leading provider of information availability through managed IT, cloud and recovery services, has revealed that IT decision makers in the UK are struggling to keep up with the increased digital demands placed upon them by employees and business leaders. Digital technologies are a game-changer for businesses and a powerful tool for growth. This has caused a huge drive to adopt new and emerging technologies, from cloud based...