Computer Misuse Act
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UK gov urged to overhaul "unfit for purpose" Computer Misuse Act
News Cyber security experts say 30-year-old law has not kept pace with advances in technology
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Computer Misuse Act 'putting critical UK infrastructure at risk'
News The 30 year-old legislation also prevents cyber security professionals from doing their jobs, it's claimed
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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237 police officers disciplined over computer misuse
News FOI request reveals UK forces failing basic IT best practices
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Ex-Yahoo! employee admits hacking users for explicit content
News More than 6,000 users compromised as defendant also accessed iCloud, Facebook and Gmail accounts
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Almost 100 HMRC staff disciplined over computer misuse
News Staff dismissed over misuse of emails, computer equipment and social media
By Connor Jones Published
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Six-month sentence handed for data abuse in ICO prosecution
News Data regulator hints seeking tougher punishment was an effort to change behaviour in how personal data is held and processed
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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NCSC unveils new cyber attack classification system
News The framework categorises everything from individual hacks up to national cyber emergencies
By Adam Shepherd Published
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'Hacker' Lauri Love wins appeal against US extradition
News Love is now expected to stand trial in the UK on charges of US hacking
By Lee Bell Published
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36% of ex-employees are breaking the computer misuse act
News Companies are failing to revoke access when IT workers leave
By Jane McCallion Published
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