Security News > 2018 > April

3 of the biggest threats facing governments and businesses, according to Akamai Technologies
2018-04-27 14:00

Akamai Technologies' Tom Ruff explains three emerging threats that could be significant for startups, SMBs, enterprises, and governments, and what organizations can do to mitigate them.

High Court gives UK.gov six months to make the Snooper's Charter lawful
2018-04-27 13:53

Doesn't comply with EU rules, say judges, but you knew that The UK government's surveillance regime has been dealt another blow as the High Court today ruled the Snooper's Charter unlawful – and...

Microsoft Windows 10 security pack knocks out weeks of work in a few clicks
2018-04-27 13:51

The security pack works with Microsoft Intune, allowing admins to consistently apply settings across their enterprise.

Software Legend Ray Ozzie Wades Into Lawful Access Tangle
2018-04-27 13:18

Critic Says Ozzie's Idea Is an Unworkable Twist on Key EscrowCan technology solve the problem of giving law enforcement access to all encrypted communications without additional risks to the...

“SamSam” ransomware – a mean old dog with a nasty new trick
2018-04-27 13:02

Ransomware is still about "pay up or your files get the chop." But the crooks are learning how to squeeze you for larger sums of money...

Getting an Amazon Echo app to silently eavesdrop on you
2018-04-27 12:59

Researchers make an Alexa skill that turns your Echo into a eavesdropper

Major DDoS attack lasts 297 hours, as botnets bombard businesses
2018-04-27 12:48

In 2018, Q1 saw a DDoS attack that lasted 12 days, the longest since 2015, according to Kaspersky Lab.

Fortanix Runtime Encryption: Protect sensitive applications and data in use
2018-04-27 12:30

Encryption is an effective data protection control, however it’s use is currently limited to data at rest and data in motion. When, an application starts to run, it’s data in use is vulnerable to...

Unsurprisingly, most won’t be ready for GDPR on 25th May
2018-04-27 12:15

With less than a month until the GDPR comes into force, many companies will not be ready when it takes effect on May 25th, 2018. 62% of IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) surveyed describe themselves as...

Countdown to GDPR Enforcement: Deadline Looms
2018-04-27 12:03

In this edition of the ISMG Security Report: Privacy watchdogs in the EU begin enforcing GDPR in less than 30 days; are organizations ready? Also, a look at the top 10, real-world online threats...