Reported DDoS attacks up 200 percent
A new Akamai report provides insight into key global statistics including connection speeds, attack traffic, and network connectivity and availability, among many others. …
35% of businesses experienced a DDoS attack in 2012
When DDoS attacks hit, organizations are thrown into crisis mode. From the IT department to call centers, to the boardroom and beyond, it’s all hands on deck until the …
Dutch DigiD e-signature system under DDoS attack
DigiD, the identity management platform that allows Dutch citizens to digitally sign bills, pay taxes, and more, has been unavailable since Tuesday evening due to a DDoS …
Photos: Security BSides London 2013
Security B-Sides events are free, community events organised by local individuals, with the express goal of enabling a platform for information dissemination. This …
Cyber attacks on trust expose companies to millions in losses
Every large UK business is open to £247million in possible threat exposure due to a lack of control over cryptographic keys and certificates, the foundation of trust in …
Adults taking online password security risks
UK adults are risking their online security by using identical or easy to remember passwords on the websites they visit, new Ofcom research reveals. More than half (55%) of …
Pirate Party on data protection
In the video below, Christian Engstr?¶m, Pirate Party MEP, discusses data protection. A common regulation to cover all of Europe is one of the arguments presented by …
Study of the European data center market
Digital Realty Trust has released key findings from its annual study of the European data center market. The survey of senior leadership at large corporations in Europe …
INTERPOL Chief on fighting cybercrime worldwide
INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble has said that global efforts against cybercrime and to enhance cyber security require law enforcement and private sector Internet …
UK to host global cybersecurity centre
Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has announced plans to open the Global Centre for Cyber Security and Capacity Building at the University of Oxford – something that he …
The security risks of using Wi-Fi on the Tube
The arrival of widespread public Wi-Fi access across London Underground has been broadly welcomed by the general public, particularly those with smartphones and tablets who …
UK sets up cyber attack information exchange center
In an effort to help its private and public sector companies combat the cyber attacks and cyber espionage efforts directed their way, the UK government has launched a new …
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