New professional certification for cloud security
(ISC)2 and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) have signed an agreement to collaborate on a new professional certification for information security. The combined initiative will …
Ubuntu Server 13.04 released
Canonical today announced that Ubuntu Server 13.04 is available for download, featuring high-availability (HA) for OpenStack. “Ubuntu is built for hyperscale and is 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 …
Secured privileged accounts reduce APT exposure
Organizations can reduce the threat of targeted attacks by proactively securing privileged accounts, according to CyberSheath. The theft, misuse and exploitation of privileged …
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 …
Free tool to identify risks in secure shell environments
SSH Communications Security, the inventor of the Secure Shell and SFTP protocols, today announced the launch of SSH Risk Assessor (SRA), a free tool that provides users with a …
Alleged LulzSec leader arrested and charged in Australia
The Australian Federal Police has charged 24-year-old Matthew Flannery (aka “Aush0k”) from Point Clare with allegedly attacking and defacing a government website …
Fake Facebook “account blocked” notice doing rounds
A new phishing campaign is targeting Facebook users, and it’s after more than just their login credentials, warns Hoax-Slayer. The malicious email claims that the …
UK govt gives money to SMEs for improving their cyber security
More small businesses than ever are facing the threat of losing confidential information through cyber attacks, according to research published by the UK Department for …
Checking the security of mobile apps
The number of mobile apps is continually increasing – and the great majority of them can be downloaded for free. They also increasingly handle critical personal, …
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