UBS employee data leaked after cyber attack on supplier

UBS and fellow Swiss bank Pictet have been affected by a cyber attack on a procurement service provider Read more »

What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)?

An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period. Read more »

Cyber action plan kicks off to ‘supercharge’ UK security sector

UK government says its cyber growth action plan will provide a large boost to Britain’s security industry as it sets out to create a roadmap for future growth Read more »

Scattered Spider widens web to target insurance sector

Following a series of high-profile attacks on prominent retailers and consumer brands, the Scattered Spider cyber crime collective appears to be expanding its targeting to the insurance sector Read more »

What is confidential computing?

Confidential computing is a concept in which encrypted data can be processed in memory to limit access to protect data in use. It is especially suitable for public clouds. Read more »

What is market concentration?

Market concentration refers to how a market is distributed among competing companies. Read more »

What is a compliance audit? (With an example checklist)

A compliance audit is critical for finding any potential compliance gaps in an organization’s operations. Here’s what companies can do to prepare for them. Read more »

What is HMAC (Hash-Based Message Authentication Code)?

Hash-based message authentication code (HMAC) is a message encryption method that uses a cryptographic key with a hash function. Read more »

Fortifying retail: how UK brands can defend against cyber breaches

The recent spate of cyber attacks on UK retailers has to be a wake-up call to build more cyber resilience into digital supply chains and fortify against social engineering... Read more »

MPs to investigate potential for government digital identity scheme

Amid growing calls for a national digital ID scheme, Home Affairs Committee launches inquiry into likely benefits and risks Read more »
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