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Developers spend 17 hours a week on security — but don't consider it a top priority
News More work on DevSecOps has been identified as a top priority for developer teams
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Healthcare systems are rife with exploits — and ransomware gangs have noticed
News Nearly nine-in-ten healthcare organizations have medical devices that are vulnerable to exploits, and ransomware groups are taking notice.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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ESET looks to ‘empower’ partners with cybersecurity portfolio updates
News Cybersecurity solutions provider ESET has launched a series of updates to its business portfolio and ESET PROTECT platform to help partners tackle growing security challenges.
By Daniel Todd Published
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NHS supplier hit with £3m fine for security failings that led to attack
News Advanced Computer Software Group lacked MFA, comprehensive vulnerability scanning and proper patch management
By Emma Woollacott Published
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OpenAI announces five-fold increase in bug bounty reward
News OpenAI has announced a slew of new cybersecurity initiatives, including a 500% increase to the maximum award for its bug bounty program.
By Jane McCallion Published
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These five countries recorded the most third-party data breaches last year
News Singapore and the Netherlands are the world's leading hotspots for third-party data breaches, with more than seven-in-ten organizations falling victim last year.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Have I Been Pwned owner Troy Hunt’s mailing list compromised in phishing attack
Troy Hunt, the security blogger behind data-breach site Have I Been Pwned, has fallen victim to a phishing attack targeting his email subscriber list.
By Jane McCallion Published
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Millions of 23andMe users’ genetic data could be up for grabs
News DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection, raising questions about the future of the company and the personal data it holds.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Fake file converter tools are on the rise – here’s what you need to know
News The FBI has issued an alert over the rise of fake file converter tools available online after observing a spate of scams and ransomware attacks.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Oracle breach claims spark war of words with security researchers
News A war of words has erupted between Oracle and cybersecurity researchers following claims the company suffered a security breach.
By Ross Kelly Published
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Building ransomware resilience to avoid paying out
In-depth Amid an impending ransom payment ban, businesses should work to improve their incident response strategies and knowledge of prominent threat groups
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Security experts warn of ‘contradictory confidence’ over critical infrastructure threats
News Almost all critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations in the UK (95%) experienced a data breach in the last year, according to new research.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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