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.
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Tesla and other carmakers have yet to face their cybersecurity day of reckoning
Elon Musk has pledged to work with regulators on data protection as legislation struggles to keep pace with connected car technology.
‘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.
How to leverage AI in order to secure new working environments
As the world looks towards a culture of hybrid working, securing endpoints will be at the heart of long-term security strategies. BlackBerry’s Luke Hull, discusses the crucial role of automation in ensuring every entry point is protected.
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.
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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?
Capacity building: How the US boosts its allies’ cyber defences
Cybersecurity capacity building is an important pillar of US foreign policy, but remains hampered by bureaucracy.
Nine out of ten industrial companies are vulnerable to cyberattack
An external hacker could penetrate 91% of industrial companies’ networks, a new study reveals. And once inside, they could could obtain full control of industrial systems in 100% of cases.
Tallinn Digital Summit: Cyberattacks are a matter of ‘when’, not ‘if’
Investment and co-operation key to thwarting cybercriminals, ministers tell conference.
Patches can’t wait: Confluence warnings mark change in security best practice
IT teams are being told to prioritise prevention over support when it comes to patching, as hackers are increasingly targeting holiday periods.
Applying behavioural science to cybersecurity
Oz Alashe, CEO of CybSafe, explains how behavioural science can help ensure cybersecurity awareness initiatives actually work.
Cyber incident reporting rules aren’t working. Can the UK fix them on its own?
Rules on reporting cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, mandated by the EU's NIS directive, aren't sufficient, a Sky News report reveals, but the UK will miss out on a planned upgrade.
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