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New cyber security toolkit with free cyber assessment tool

kwright — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:41:13 +0000

Our new Cyber Security Toolkit can help your organization protect itself from the growing threat of cyber crime. This toolkit will ensure you protect your critical assets, instil confidence in your customers and help you win new business.

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Cyber Crime: Hindsight is a wonderful thing

Melanie Watson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:40:18 +0000

Time will only tell just how bad the state of e-Crime, and related matters stand, but one thing is for sure. It would certainly seem to be the only growing industry of the current day.’

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Commons report puts the cost of cybercrime at over £3 billion to the individual

kwright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:19:39 +0000

Today the Commons Select Committee published its report on Malware and cybercrime. The report stated that the government should do more to educate people about how they can protect themselves on line and advocated a major publicity campaign to do so.

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An Introduction to Hacking & Crimeware

Melanie Watson — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:17:18 +0000

Cybercrime is on the rise. Unchecked, it could destroy the entire global cyber infrastructure and wipe out many businesses. We need to defend ourselves against it, and we must fight back.

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Hackers; where is the justice?

Melanie Watson — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:20:09 +0000

After a data breach occurs, how much investigation goes into finding the hacker that committed the crime? Little? Or none? It is easier to blame the company where the attack occurred, issue a fine, and pronounce them incompetent of looking after your data. But is this really the case?

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The Ramnit worm is back, and chomping its way through facebook accounts

kwright — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:24:15 +0000

Security company Seculert has confirmed that a computer worm known as Ramnit has stolen the email addresses and passwords of 45,000 facebook users. The majority of affected users are in accounts from France and the UK.

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What will protect you from IT Security threats?

Melanie Watson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:59:23 +0000

IT security is an issue that all organisations must address. Consider these facts

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10 biggest cyber threats of 2011

Melanie Watson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:27:48 +0000

2011 saw a vast growth in the number of malware attacks on businesses and individuals. Hackers are now at a point where they can "wreak havok and access the best-kept secrets of organisations without ever leaving their living-rooms". From phishing scams, to the Sony hack, 2011 has seen the worst of all cyber attacks. Millions of people's data has been compromised around the world: hackers have made millions, whilst companies have lost millions. So, will 2012 see a repeat of last year? Or will we clamp down on cyber crime once and for all?

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ENISA Report on Maritime Cyber Security shows little has changed in 8 years

Melanie Watson — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:22:20 +0000

ENISA has just released their first EU report on the cyber security challenges that the Maritime Sector face. The report highlights that maritime cyber security is low, to virtually non-existent, showing little difference between now and 8 years ago.

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Spread holiday cheer, not your company’s confidential data!

Melanie Watson — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:59:19 +0000

We know it's the season of good will, for giving and spreading Christmas wishes, but the worst thing you could do is to spread your company's confidential data across the web.

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Get a head-start, assess your IT security readiness

Melanie Watson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:49:10 +0000

2011 will be remembered as the year of the hacker. Large, well-known brands were targeted like never before, causing a media frenzy and major concern for consumers around the world.

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One and only toolkit offer expires soon!

Dominika Jankowska — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:15:30 +0000

Hurry, this special offer expires soon! Order BS25999 BCMS Implementation Toolkit before 23rd December and receive ICT Strategy Toolkit absolutely free!

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This is how cyber criminals are going to attack you in 2012…

kwright — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:39:49 +0000

Published this week, Cisco’s annual 2011 security report highlights how cyber criminals are moving away from mass spam campaigns and using far more sophisticated, targeted means of attacking its targets.

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Do Your Part – Be Cybersecurity Smart!

Dominika Jankowska — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:59:00 +0000

History has taught us: never underestimate the amount of money, time, and effort someone will expend to thwart a security system. It's always better to assume the worst. Assume your adversaries are better than they are. Assume science and technology will soon be able to do things they cannot yet. Give yourself a margin for error. Give yourself more security than you need today. When the unexpected happens, you'll be glad you did. - Bruce Schneier

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Do Your Part – Be Internet Security Smart!

Melanie Watson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:10:58 +0000

Realise the benefits of Internet technologies, while ensuring your company is protected from the associated risks.

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Do Your Part – Be Cybersecurity Smart!

Dominika Jankowska — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:40:00 +0000

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The truth about Chinese cyber warfare

Melanie Watson — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:25:58 +0000

"Right now we have the worst of worlds......If you want to attack me you can do it all you want, because I can't do anything about it. It's risk free, and you're willing to take almost any risk to come after me."

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ENISA Plugs the Gap on Cyber Security

Melanie Watson — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:41:53 +0000

ENISA launched a report, identifying the weaknesses we have in detecting network security incidents.

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Say ‘No’ to Cyber Threats. Protect your Information the Easy Way

Melanie Watson — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:33:22 +0000

Cyber security experts predict that 2012 is going to be packed full of cyber threats.

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Say ‘No’ to Cyber Threats. Protect your Information the Easy Way.

Dominika Jankowska — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:12:06 +0000

Cyber security experts predict that 2012 is going to be packed full of cyber threats. The rise of 'cyber brokers', increase in hackers, inadequate security, exploitation of vulnerabilities in the browsers, increased sophistication and effectiveness of attackers (Source: Works Management) are only a few out of a long list of threats that can significantly affect businesses globally in 2012.

Say ‘No’ to Cyber Threats. Protect your Information the Easy Way. is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.