Computer Security Threats Reports

Ransomware: The situation at the beggining of 2022
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INFOGRAPHIC: 2021 was a breakout year for ransomware as the cybersecurity attack vector wreaked havoc on organizations around the world. Truth is that this trend is set to continue in 2022 and beyond. In this infographic, we take a look at the worldwide ransomware landscape at the beginning of 2022 and which areas of the globe have been affected the most.
Posted: 08 Mar 2022 | Published: 08 Mar 2022

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CW ANZ: Fix the weak links
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EZINE: In this edition of CW ANZ, we look at how Australia is securing its industrial control systems and how it is bridging the security gap between IT and OT teams. Read the issue now.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 12 Jul 2018

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MicroScope – May 2022: Charging at SME security challenges
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EZINE: With cyber threats growing, SMEs have to improve their security position, and the channel is best placed to support that aim. Read all about improving security, how sustainability is more important than ever in channel conversations, and the impact of hybrid working
Posted: 29 Apr 2022 | Published: 06 May 2022

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VMs vs. containers: Which is better for security?
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EGUIDE: Practitioners are mandated to make technology risk decisions, and many of those decisions involve one or both of virtualization and containerization technologies. When comparing VMs vs. containers, it is natural to ask, which is more secure? Find out in this e-guide.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 02 Oct 2019

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Updates: The next evolution of operating systems
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EGUIDE: In this e-guide we take a look at how operating systems are evolving with the help of continuous updates. Learn about how the Spectre and Meltdown microprocessor flaws have led to improved, more secure processors being released and how Microsoft is evolving its Windows desktop operating system.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Jan 2018

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Top 10 IT security stories of 2018
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EGUIDE: The discovery of the Meltdown and Spectre microprocessor vulnerabilities, and several similar vulnerabilities in the months that followed, were probably the single most challenging developments for enterprise IT security teams in 2018. Here's a look back over Computer Weekly's top 10 IT Security stories of 2018.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Jan 2019

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Royal Holloway: Testing antivirus efficacy in Linux
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EZINE: Antivirus software plays an important part in protecting users and networks from malware, so installing and keeping it up-to-date is essential in securing computing devices. Yet Linux users believe this OS can only be marginally affected by malicious software. In this Royal Holloway article, we evaluate the effectiveness of some antivirus products.
Posted: 25 Mar 2021 | Published: 25 Mar 2021

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Royal Holloway: Man proposes, fraud disposes
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RESEARCH CONTENT: In May 2017, a strain of ransomware called WannaCry infected 32 NHS trusts in England. The NHS's report on the incident noted that all English local authorities reported being unaffected, despite also being connected to the NHS's own national network.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 14 Jul 2020

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Top 10 cyber security stories of 2021
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EBOOK: Cyber security was once again top of the agenda for IT leaders in 2021, with a barrage of news and analysis making it hard to separate the wheat from the chaff and the genuine insight from the self-promotional nonsense. However, there were some stand-out cyber security stories in the past 12 months that were indubitably worthy of attention.
Posted: 26 Jan 2022 | Published: 26 Jan 2022

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Application security: best practices and risks
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EGUIDE: Security professionals need to anticipate vulnerabilities from all the right perspectives, and that means testing apps for flaws on a regular basis, whether that means monthly, quarterly or following updates. Check out this e-guide, which include application security best practices, threat identification and security testing tips.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 21 Oct 2019

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