All articles by Claudia Glover
Claudia Glover
The rise of BlackMatter shows the agricultural industry is a growing target for hackers
An FBI warning this week highlighted the threat posed by the BlackMatter ransomware gang to farming companies. The industry needs to up its security.
Gmail security keys are the latest step towards a password-free future
Google is issuing 10,000 physical security keys to “high risk” Gmail users as the tech giant looks to a future beyond passwords.
Ransomcloud: How and why ransomware is targeting the cloud
Drawn to the wealth of data stored in the cloud, criminals are developing ‘ransomcloud’ malware that targets cloud services.
Twitch hacked: Is insecure legacy infrastructure to blame?
Source code from the streaming platform for gamers has apparently been leaked online. Hackers may have used vulnerabilities in legacy infrastructure to gain access.
Bank of England and UK Finance offer free cybersecurity ‘war game’ to UK finance sector
Simulations such as the Cyber Response Exercise can help organisations benchmark their incident response procedures but they are not without drawbacks.
US government ready to experiment with banning ransomware payments
A ban on making ransom payments using cryptocurrencies is set to be introduced in the US. But this is unlikely to stop the scourge of ransomware.
‘Zero trust’ will help US government’s multi-layered cybersecurity approach
Changes reflect the heightened importance of cybersecurity to the government in the wake of some high-profile attacks on US businesses and infrastructure.
Permanent hybrid working will entail a cybersecurity rethink
Tensions are growing between remote workers and IT teams attempting to ensure high levels of security are upheld. New strategies will be needed for work’s hybrid future.
Delay in replacing the Police National Computer could put data at risk
Plans to replace the PNC are five years behind schedule, and a lack of adequate support for legacy systems could put data at risk, says the National Audit Office.
Are ransomware and cryptocurrencies intrinsically linked?
Criminals usually demand ransom payments in cryptocurrency, so would a ban on these digital payment systems stem the flow of attacks?