NEWS ANALYSIS: As the rhetoric and the legal motions in the Apple vs. FBI flap heat up, new numbers emerge on the actual status and use of encryption protection
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Microsoft Boosts Office 365, Azure Security With Analytics And Visualisation Tools
Microsoft says new capabilities for its cloud services are part of a new vision of security outlined by Satya Nadella last year
The Extortion Game – How To Approach DDoS
Dave Larson from Corero Network Security tells us how your business can best deal with the threat of DDoS attacks
Apple iPhone Unlocked With Play-Doh
This hack is child's play. Apple iPhone biometrics security beaten by a simple play-doh trick
Apple Tells US Court FBI Request Violates Free Speech
The iPad maker asks court to reserve its order to help the FBI hack into the iPhone of a terrorist murderer
Poll: Should Smartphone Makers Unlock Devices For Law Enforcement?
Apple is fighting a very public battle with the FBI over encryption. But should the industry do more? Let us know
Google Rolls Out Shield To Protect From DDoS Attacks
Free Project Shield service forms part of Google’s new Jigsaw initiative
Court Papers Confirm US Government Paid Carnegie Mellon To Hack Tor
US university credibility questioned after court documents show it was paid to hack Tor network
Apple CEO Tim Cook: FBI Request Would Create ‘Software Equivalent To Cancer’
Apple boss Tim Cook defends his company's stance in TV interview and refuses to create a "dangerous" piece of software
Nissan Leaf Can Be Hacked From Other Side Of The Planet
Researcher decides to go public with flaw after giving Nissan one month to fix the vulnerability
Understanding The Weapons Of Mobile Warfare
Michael Shaulov, head of mobility at Check Point, discusses the main threats targeting mobile devices – and how companies can protect against them
Hackers Breach Linux Mint Distribution, Forums
Attackers manage to breach Linux Mint's security, adding a backdoor to the distribution and even stealing information from user forums.
Has Your Spotify Account Been Hacked?
Spotify denies it has been hacked, but hundreds of user details have been leaked in online data dump
How Not To Become A Ransomware Victim
Security software firm Tripwire offers cybersecurity advice to keep individuals and online retailers safe from ransomware
Hide And Seek: How To Avoid The Attribution Trap
Carl Leonard from Forcepoint tells us what companies can do to ensure their security protection is up to scratch
Twitter Patches Password Recovery Flaw
Oops. Bug with Twitter's password recovery system may have exposed account details of almost 10,000 users
Anonymous Hacker Arrested After Rescue By Disney Ship
You couldn't make it up! Rescued at sea by a Disney cruise ship, Anonymous hacker then arrested by the Feds
Apple Praised By Google, Damned By Rigby Family For FBI Refusal
Apple criticised for refusal to unlock terrorist phone, but its stance also receives widespread support from rivals
Instagram Adds Two-Factor Authentication For Extra Security
Your photos will now be secured as Instagram finally steps up user protection
‘Catastrophic’ Glibc Flaw Threatens Linux And IoT Devices
Patch now. GlibC DNS vulnerability could have serious reach amongst Internet-connected devices
More Than Half Of World’s Emails Are Spam And Malware
Mobile devices are now a particular focus for criminals' spam and malware attacks
Cloud Security Firm CensorNet Acquires SMS PASSCODE
Basingstoke-based CensorNet eyes global expansion with a unified cloud security offering
Privacy Watchdog Studies University of Greenwich Data Breach
Information Commissioner's Office investigates after students' private details are published online
Cisco Touts Benefits Of ‘Simplified’ Security For IoT Era With New Firewalls, Software
Cisco says its threat-focused next generation firewalls will help firms simplify their security and prevent overcomplication
PadCrypt Ransomware Boosts Customer Service With Live Chat
Newly discovered PadCrypt ransomware offers victims real-time interaction with attackers
Will The MazarBOT Trojan Put The Nail In Android’s Coffin?
App security firm Promon says Android security developers fail to keep up with the threat of mutating Android threats
4 In 10 Ransomware Victims Pay Up To Recover Documents
Bitdefender study finds 31 percent of users would pay £400 to recover their encrypted data
Cisco Patches Firewall Vulnerability
Shut that door, as Cisco issues a vulnerability alert that affects its front-line defensive firewalls
Phishing Scam Grabs Airbnb Logins
Bogus login for Airbnb spotted in the wild by security researcher Malwarebytes
Malvertising Campaign Targets Skype
Malvertising campaign expands focus from traditional browser targets to include Microsoft's Skype app