Reaper ‘botnet’ could bring down internet, experts warn
Cyber experts have warned that a massive botnet named ‘Reaper’ that has been growing over the past few weeks could have the ability to bring down the internet. Experts at security specialist Check Point have spotted a collection of devices which have been deliberately hacked – sending surges of data to servers – causing them […]
NCSC first year anniversary of protecting the UK
A report published to mark the first year anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) protecting the UK from cyber threats has revealed that within 12 months the organisation received 1,131 incidents, with 590 classed as ‘significant’. Part of GCHQ, the NCSC focuses on cyber security for the UK. The incidents listed within the […]
Morrisons staff sue over data breach
Grocery giant Morrisons is being sured by thousands of current and former employees in a class action over damages brought about from a data leak. The case at London’s High Court follows a breach of security in 2014, when a former senior internal auditor, Andrew Skelton, working at the retailer’s Bradford HQ, posted the payroll information […]
GCHQ: Keeping the UK safe from cyber-attacks “as important as fighting terrorism”
The head of intelligence monitoring service GCHQ has said that keeping the UK safe from cyber-attacks is now as important as fighting terrorism – with increased funding from GCHQ being spent on making it a “cyber-organisation” as much as a counter-terrorism and intelligence organisation. Jeremy Flemming became the GCHQ director in March 2017, from a […]
SecurityScorecard raises $27.5 million, pledges new solutions
SecurityScorecard has raised $27.5 million in Series C funding, led by Nokia Growth Partners (NGP) with participation from Moody’s Corporation, AXA Strategic Ventures, and Intel Capital. Existing investors Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures (GV), Boldstart Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, and Evolution Equity Partners also participated. Funds from this investment round will be used to bring new […]
Attivo Networks raises $21m Series C round
Attivo Networks has raised $21 million in Series C venture capital funding, which was led by Trident Capital Cybersecurity with participation from existing investors Bain Capital Ventures and Omidyar Technology Ventures. The round of funding follows a $15 million Series B financing in May, representing $36 million raised in the last five months and a […]
Claim your VIP place at the Security IT Summit 2018
The next Security IT Summit takes place on July 3rd 2018 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and will once again provide the leading platform for senior IT security professionals to meet with trusted solution providers, learn from the sector’s preeminent thought-leaders and network with peers. The 2017 instalment of the event was the most successful yet, with delegates able to […]
Deloitte hit by cyber hack
Global accountancy firm Deloitte has been hit by a targeted hack, resulting in confidential emails and client plans being compromised. The attack is thought to have gone unnoticed for several months before the firm being alerted in March this year. The Guardian reported that the accountancy giant was the victim of a sophisticated hack that […]
VASCO and Nuvias expand distributor agreement
VASCO Data Security International and Nuvias have expanded their existing distributor agreement across EMEA in line with the demand for digital security solutions across the region. Nuvias will play a key role in driving further growth and meeting demand across EMEA for VASCO’s security solutions, including two-factor authentication, transaction data signing, e-signatures, identity management and […]
UK Public and education sector face major DNS threats
New research has revealed DNS-based attacks cost global organisations an average of over £1.7 million in 2016 alone, with UK councils, Government offices and schools affected badly. One in five (19%) of public sector sites and 11% of education bodies affected by DNS attacks say sensitive information was stolen, compared to 16% in the UK […]