Executives of the biggest businesses in Britain are not trained to deal with cyber attacks: Report
7 years, 7 months ago

Executives of the biggest businesses in Britain are not trained to deal with cyber attacks: Report

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Two thirds of bosses in Britain’s biggest businesses are not trained to deal with cyber attack, a government report revealed on Monday. It showed one in 10 FTSE 350 companies operate without a response plan for a cyber incident and that just six percent businesses are prepared for new data protection rules. A survey undertaken in the wake of recent high-profile cyber attacks found 68 percent boards of directors at 350 of Britain’s biggest companies had not received training to deal with a cyber incident, despite 54 percent saying cyber threats were a top risk to their business. British Minister of State Matt Hancock said: “We have world leading businesses and a thriving charity sector but recent cyber attacks have shown the devastating effects of not getting our approach to cyber security right.

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UK to get new cyber attack severity rating system
1 month, 4 weeks ago

UK to get new cyber attack severity rating system

The Independent  

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Cyber threat against UK Government severe and advancing quickly, warns watchdog
2 months ago

Cyber threat against UK Government severe and advancing quickly, warns watchdog

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The cyber threat towards the UK Government is “severe and advancing …

Cyber security is biggest concern among IT leaders – poll
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyber security is biggest concern among IT leaders – poll

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cyber security has been named as the leading concern among IT leaders, ahead …

Staff working from home are companies' 'biggest weakness' in fight against cybercrime, bosses warn
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Staff working from home are companies' 'biggest weakness' in fight against cybercrime, bosses warn

Daily Mail  

Bosses warn staff still working from home is their 'biggest weakness' when trying to defend against cyberattacks. Absolute Security's annual report found nearly half of UK firms have been hit by a ransomware attack over the past year. Cyberattacks have more than doubled since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the IMF, as people began to work from …

Major cyberattack sees NHS London hospitals declare critical incident with operations cancelled
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Major cyberattack sees NHS London hospitals declare critical incident with operations cancelled

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pathology systems at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS …

Fears China could cyber attack the NHS by exploiting software flaw that saw 'hostile' Beijing-backed actors access personal details of 40million Brits
1 year ago

Fears China could cyber attack the NHS by exploiting software flaw that saw 'hostile' Beijing-backed actors access personal details of 40million Brits

Daily Mail  

Chinese hackers could bring the NHS to its knees by exploiting a known software flaw, experts warn. Chinese hackers could bring the NHS to its knees by exploiting a known software flaw that allowed them access to 40million Brits' personal details, experts warn China's foreign ministry has today insisted that countries should not 'spread disinformation' by making accusations without a …

Technology minister urges UK companies to ‘step up’ cybersecurity protections
1 year ago

Technology minister urges UK companies to ‘step up’ cybersecurity protections

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Viscount Camrose said organisations of all sizes need to …

UK in ‘better position’ against cyber attacks, but most businesses not resilient
1 year ago

UK in ‘better position’ against cyber attacks, but most businesses not resilient

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK and its allies are in a better position against cyber attacks …

UK and allies to target ‘hackers-for-hire’ with new agreement
1 year, 1 month ago

UK and allies to target ‘hackers-for-hire’ with new agreement

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK and more than 35 other nations have signed a new international …

Business leaders urged to toughen up cyber security protection
1 year, 2 months ago

Business leaders urged to toughen up cyber security protection

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Cyber security is no longer a niche subject or …

AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn
1 year, 5 months ago

AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn

The Independent  

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CEOs concerned about organisations’ ability to avert cyberattacks, despite understanding their impact: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

CEOs concerned about organisations’ ability to avert cyberattacks, despite understanding their impact: Report

The Hindu  

Three-quarters of CEOs are concerned about their organisations’ ability to avert or minimise damage to the business from a cyberattack—despite 96% of CEOs saying cybersecurity is critical to organisational growth and stability. Additionally, 60% of CEOs say their organisations don’t incorporate cybersecurity into business strategies, services, or products from the outset, a report from Accenture said. The report further suggests …

52% of organisations have suffered a data breach worldwide in the last 2 years
1 year, 11 months ago

52% of organisations have suffered a data breach worldwide in the last 2 years

India TV News  

Over half of the organisations have reportedly suffered a data breach in the past two years across the world. According to the State of Security, 2023 report by software firm Splunk, around 62 per cent of respondents have said that their business-critical applications have suffered from unplanned downtime due to a cybersecurity incident on at least a monthly basis, an …

Businesses must do more to boost cyber defences, says Nadhim Zahawi
2 years, 5 months ago

Businesses must do more to boost cyber defences, says Nadhim Zahawi

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nadhim Zahawi, who is also the lead minister for cyber …

Strong cyber security defences are vital to UK prosperity, says GCHQ boss
2 years, 10 months ago

Strong cyber security defences are vital to UK prosperity, says GCHQ boss

The Independent  

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UK cyber security agency creates tool to test what would happen if you were hit by cyber attack while working from home
4 years, 8 months ago

UK cyber security agency creates tool to test what would happen if you were hit by cyber attack while working from home

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK's official cyber security agency have created a tool to practise being …

Insurers warn cyber attacks could overwhelm sector
4 years, 10 months ago

Insurers warn cyber attacks could overwhelm sector

The Telegraph  

A state- Bruce Carnegie-Brown said it would be a good idea for any government-backed programme to address future pandemic risk to include a mechanism to deal with rare but catastrophic events such as a large cyber attack. “You could easily see that having a similar impact on the UK economy … if very significant parts of the economy were taken …

Labour hit by ‘large scale cyber-attack’ for second time in 24 hours
5 years, 4 months ago

Labour hit by ‘large scale cyber-attack’ for second time in 24 hours

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The party confirmed it had suffered a “sophisticated and large-scale” attack on Monday, with a …

Effective cybersecurity can help in accelerating business transformation
5 years, 6 months ago

Effective cybersecurity can help in accelerating business transformation

Firstpost  

Staying agile while adding resources into cybersecurity developments will ensure that your business is equipped to adjust to the risk scenario Across the digitally inter-connected world, we are globally witnessing a rapid change in technology resulting in a tectonic shift in the way man and machine interact with one another. Along with the benefits of agile network and super fast …

Cyber attacks by foreign governments, malicious companies and enterprising hackers are on the rise. And the biggest problem is you.
6 years, 1 month ago

Cyber attacks by foreign governments, malicious companies and enterprising hackers are on the rise. And the biggest problem is you.

ABC  

Forget sequences from blockbuster films of gangs breaking into secure buildings, avoiding guards to attach a "tap" to a blinking server. Key points: A hacker stays inside an organisation on average for eight months before being found Most hacks start with a simple opening of an email The best protection is at an individual level, installing security patches when available, …

Most firms claim to be well-equipped to deal with rising cyber attacks: Survey
6 years, 5 months ago

Most firms claim to be well-equipped to deal with rising cyber attacks: Survey

India TV News  

Most companies expect cyber attacks to increase over next one year, but claim they are well-equipped to deal with any kind of data breaches, according to a survey. "Nearly 88 per cent of Indian companies saw their organisation as above average or better in cyber preparedness compared to competitors," the survey said. Last year, 47 per cent of financial services …

NHS hack just a 'taste of devastation' of major cyberattack with full cost still unknown, warn MPs
6 years, 11 months ago

NHS hack just a 'taste of devastation' of major cyberattack with full cost still unknown, warn MPs

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The NHS is still unprepared for a major cyberattack despite receiving …

UK's counter terrorism police believes that tech firms lack commitment in tackling online extremism
7 years ago

UK's counter terrorism police believes that tech firms lack commitment in tackling online extremism

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The British authorities have long accused tech firms of failing to do enough to tackle the problem of extremism on the internet Technology and social media firms are allowing extremists to act with impunity and lack commitment in tackling the online terrorist threat, a senior British police officer said on 6 March. Mark Rowley, Britain’s top counter-terrorism officer, also criticised …

45 percent of industrial companies are not adopting reliable cybersecurity measures to protect data: Report
7 years, 3 months ago

45 percent of industrial companies are not adopting reliable cybersecurity measures to protect data: Report

Firstpost  

It added that although many companies are conducting regular risk assessments, 20 percent are not doing them at all. Software-industrial company Honeywell polled 130 strategic decision makers from industrial companies about their approach to the Industrial Internet of Things and their use of industrial cybersecurity technologies and practices. “In order to take advantage of the tremendous benefits of industrial digital …

Health Department told to 'get its act together' after NHS hack report exposes basic IT security failings
7 years, 5 months ago

Health Department told to 'get its act together' after NHS hack report exposes basic IT security failings

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The report compiled by Sir Amyas Morse, head of the NAO, found that every …

CEOs must view cybersecurity holistically
7 years, 5 months ago

CEOs must view cybersecurity holistically

Live Mint  

As technology advances and businesses become more technology-driven, the rate of cybercrimes is likely to increase exponentially. While the banking and financial services market faces the greatest cybersecurity risk, India also aims to transform itself digitally on the back of the Digital India initiative undertaken by the government, which, consequently, may lead to greater risk for government bodies, as consumers …

Protecting British citizens from cyber attacks must be given same priority as fighting terrorism, GCHQ head warns
7 years, 5 months ago

Protecting British citizens from cyber attacks must be given same priority as fighting terrorism, GCHQ head warns

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protecting British citizens against cyber attacks must be given the …

Cyber attack on Ukraine takes a toll on US, European companies in the latest quarter
7 years, 8 months ago

Cyber attack on Ukraine takes a toll on US, European companies in the latest quarter

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Investors should get used to hearing about cyber attacks during earnings calls, said Ian Winer, equity co-head at Wedbush Securities. Cadbury chocolate maker Mondelez and freight logistics company FedEx Corp are among five multinational firms, three from the United States and two in Europe, to report material financial damage in the closing days of the second quarter from the cyber …

Small and medium-sized businesses are not investing in cyber protection despite spate of attacks
7 years, 8 months ago

Small and medium-sized businesses are not investing in cyber protection despite spate of attacks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Small and medium-sized businesses are …

91 percent of Indian businesses feel that they are at risk of a cyber attack: Study
7 years, 9 months ago

91 percent of Indian businesses feel that they are at risk of a cyber attack: Study

Firstpost  

According to a global study by leading IT firm Citrix and Ponemon Institute, 72 per cent of businesses say it is time for a new security framework. When it comes to cybersecurity, 91 per cent of businesses in India say their organisation is at risk because of the complexity of business and IT operations, which is above the APJ average …

NHS cyber attack: Defence Secretary unable to deny Government failed to pay to keep NHS systems safe
7 years, 10 months ago

NHS cyber attack: Defence Secretary unable to deny Government failed to pay to keep NHS systems safe

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael Fallon has been forced to defend the Government's decision not …

The UK cities where you're MOST likely to get hacked
7 years, 10 months ago

The UK cities where you're MOST likely to get hacked

Daily Mail  

Young people living in London and Birmingham are most likely to be cyber-scammed in the UK, according to a new report. Twenty three per cent of people living in these two cities have been affected by at least one scam in the last three years. Scroll down for video Twenty three per cent of people living in London and Birmingham …

Cyber security report: Hacking attacks on UK businesses cost investors £42bn
7 years, 11 months ago

Cyber security report: Hacking attacks on UK businesses cost investors £42bn

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A new study commissioned by cyber security firm CGI …

A widening cyber-security skills gap is threatening UK companies
8 years, 2 months ago

A widening cyber-security skills gap is threatening UK companies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The results of a global study, conducted by job …

Cyber security threats up 10 times
8 years, 4 months ago

Cyber security threats up 10 times

China Daily  

The average number of information security incidents detected by Chinese companies has increased over 900 percent since 2014, according to a survey conducted by international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. The average number of detected information security incidents by survey respondents in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong reached 2,577 over the last 12 months, marking a 969 percent increase from 2014, …

Two-thirds of British businesses hit by cyber-attacks in the past year
8 years, 10 months ago

Two-thirds of British businesses hit by cyber-attacks in the past year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Findings from the Cyber Security Breaches Survey, undertaken by …

UK cybersecurity map reveals where people are most likely to be victims of crimes online
8 years, 11 months ago

UK cybersecurity map reveals where people are most likely to be victims of crimes online

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Londoners are the most likely to have been victims …

Number of US government 'cyber incidents' jumps in 2015
9 years ago

Number of US government 'cyber incidents' jumps in 2015

Firstpost  

The U.S. government was hit by more than 77,000 “cyber incidents” like data thefts or other security breaches in fiscal year 2015, a 10 percent increase over the previous year, according to a White House audit. The report, released on Friday, defines cyber incidents broadly as “a violation or imminent threat of violation of computer security policies, acceptable use policies, …

Over half of British businesses to suffer cyber attacks by 2018, PwC says
9 years, 1 month ago

Over half of British businesses to suffer cyber attacks by 2018, PwC says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. PwC’s latest Global Economic Crime Survey 2016 said that …

Over 70 percent of Indian companies have faced cyber-attacks: KPMG
9 years, 4 months ago

Over 70 percent of Indian companies have faced cyber-attacks: KPMG

Firstpost  

Threat of cybercrime looms large in India as nearly 72 percent Indian companies facing cyber-attacks in 2015 with financial gain or corporate espionage the main motives, professional services firm KPMG said on Monday. To get a pulse of cybercrime in India and unearth its extent and modus operandi, KPMG, for its ‘The Cybercrime Survey Report 2015’, surveyed 250 top business …

Enterprises struggling to find security talent as threat of cyber attacks grows
9 years, 11 months ago

Enterprises struggling to find security talent as threat of cyber attacks grows

Firstpost  

The study reveals that organisations are experiencing attacks that are largely deliberate, and they lack confidence in the ability of their staff. Nearly 82 percent of organisations expect to be attacked in 2015, but they are relying on a talent pool they view as largely unqualified and unable to handle complex threats or understand their business, according to a study …

Ethical Hacker - Our cyber cops
10 years, 11 months ago

Ethical Hacker - Our cyber cops

India Today  

The entire world is now online. Like all places need safety and security, the day has come now when internet security is needed and this is possible from Ethical Hackers - our 'Cyber Cops'. Skills Required Creativity Resourcefulness Analytical thinking Logical thinking Motivation Integrity Meticulousness Problem solving skills Observation Initiative Dedication Eye for detail Quick thinking In-depth Computer knowledge To …

Cyber crime: A day in the life of a professional hacker
11 years, 2 months ago

Cyber crime: A day in the life of a professional hacker

Daily Mail  

A day in the life of a professional hacker: How IT spies masquerading as employees are paid to test company security Alexander Jones carries out 'full penetration tests' at multinational corporations as well as small businesses Involves getting past office security and hacking into internal networks The company Jones works for has Black Ops team on standby to assist with …

Cyber crime hits most Canadian businesses
11 years, 10 months ago

Cyber crime hits most Canadian businesses

China Daily  

VANCOUVER - Sixty-nine percent of Canadian companies have reported some kind of cyber attack over the past year, indicating that cyber crime is fairly prevalent among Canadian businesses, according to a study released Wednesday. The study, conducted by The International Cyber Security Protection Alliance, a non-profit organization comprising large national and multi-national companies, was based on 520 small, medium and …

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