GUEST BLOG: Could autonomous vehicles be a terror threat?
By Vindis Group If recent news is anything to go by, it is believed that autonomous vehicles could become a reality sooner than we think, and that trucks and lorries could be amongst the first vehicles to be trialled across our roads. We already have ‘self-driving’ technologies in the cars which are on our roads […]
Managed detection and response market worth $1.6bn by 2022
The major forces driving the growth of the Managed Detection and Response Market include the increase in the enterprise targeted cyber-attacks, shortage of cybersecurity practitioners, and need for compliance to various government regulations. That’s according to a new report from MarketsAndMarkets, which predicts the market size is expected will grow from $419.7 million in 2017 to […]
IoT projects held back by security concerns
The majority (94%) of IT professionals from organisations that are undertaking Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives say they need to invest in it over the next 12 months in order to stay competitive – but they are facing significant barriers to adoption. These obstacles include security concerns, the cost of implementation and commitment from the […]
Kaspersky software dropped by Barclays
High street bank Barclays will no longer offer free Kaspersky antivirus software to its new customers after an official warning from cyber security chiefs, amidst fears that the Kremlin could potentially use the software to control and monitor user’s devices. 290,000 new online bankers of Barclays who signed up within the last 12 months have […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Ransomware statistics & attack prevention
Ransomware has seen a resurgence in the past couple of years, and will only continue to grow – but there are ways of protecting businesses from the threat. The malware threat finally hit mainstream headlines in 2017 with the global Petya, WannaCry and Bad Rabbit Ransomware attacks. High-profile victims included the NHS in the UK, international shipping […]
Activate your free ticket for the Security IT Summit
Register today for the Security IT Summit and ensure you give your business the edge in 2018 and beyond. This one-day event takes place on July 3rd 2018 at the Hilton Canary Wharf, London and is entirely FREE for you to attend. As a VIP guest, you will be benefit from: A personalised itinerary of face-to-face meetings with innovative […]
Uber conceal massive data hack
Global transportation tech company Uber concealed a massive breach of personal information of over 57 million customers and drivers in October 2016, with the company acknowledging that it failed to notify individuals and regulators it has been revealed. The company covered up the breach, and instead paid the hackers responsible $100,000 to delete data and […]
Armour Comms enjoys sales boost
Armour Communications, a provider of specialist, secure communications solutions, has seen unprecedented growth in the last few months following a flurry of new high profile deals. The firm has installed its flagship Armour Mobile at three Government departments, while its US division has also signed a number of new agreements. Armour is now working with […]
Global cyber security market to hit $181bn by 2021
Zion Market Research report says the global cyber security market will experience a CAGR of 9.5% between 2016 and 2021. The research outfit says the sector was worth $105.45 billion in 2015 and is expects it to reach $181.77 billion by the end of the forecast period. Zion says the cyber security market is one of the highest […]
Queen’s Uni rolls out £5m research scheme to tackle cyber threats
Queen’s University in Belfast is set to improve the research into hardware security with the launch of a £5m cyber-security centre, tackling threats in smart technology in particular. With the increase in smart technology in everyday appliances, such as kettles, cars and toys, the focus will be to keep hackers out of the public’s homes. […]
