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QuSecure launches industry-first 'quantum security as a service'![An image representing the digital quantum world](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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QuSecure launches industry-first 'quantum security as a service'
The post-quantum cyber security solution is targeted at enterprises and government entities
20 May 2022
What is data and big data mining? An easy guide![Graphic of data mining being shown on a virtual circuit board beside a businessman](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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What is data and big data mining? An easy guide
You have a lot of data, but how do you find the right data to make a business decision?
20 May 2022
How to wipe a laptop easily and securely![A male hand switching on a laptop computer](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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How to wipe a laptop easily and securely
Selling your laptop? Make sure that all your sensitive data is gone before it reaches its new owner
20 May 2022
17 Windows 10 problems - and how to fix them![Windows 10 error message displayed on a monitor](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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17 Windows 10 problems - and how to fix them
Tips and tricks for everything from upgrade issues and freeing up storage, to solving privacy errors and using safe mode
20 May 2022
What is cyber warfare?![A red world map with white pixels](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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What is cyber warfare?
We explain what cyber warfare is and why you need to pay attention to the threats posed
20 May 2022
Ethical hackers handed lifeline in controversial US cyber crime review![Graphical mockup of a piece of software being tested for vulnerabilities](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Ethical hackers handed lifeline in controversial US cyber crime review
The DoJ's latest ruling is a boon to "good-faith security research" but some argue that white hats are still not protected
20 May 2022
Microsoft says it's provided over $100 million in tech support to Ukrainian government![Brad Smith on stage at Microsoft Envision giving his keynote](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Microsoft says it's provided over $100 million in tech support to Ukrainian government
The company says its tech platforms will be instrumental to creating Nuremberg-style trials after the war
20 May 2022
QNAP NAS drives targeted by DeadBolt ransomware for the third time this year![Visual representation of ransomware by showing encrypted files on a display](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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QNAP NAS drives targeted by DeadBolt ransomware for the third time this year
The ransomware strain is back and equipped with stronger cryptography for more effective attacks
20 May 2022
Avast One Essential review: A great free antivirus solution with some tempting extra features![A screenshot of Avast One Essential's main dashboard](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Avast One Essential review: A great free antivirus solution with some tempting extra features
If Microsoft Defender isn’t doing it for you, Avast has you covered with strong protection in a user-friendly package
20 May 2022
The cookie phase-out might precede an AdTech apocalypse![A mouse cursor hovering over an 'Accept Cookies' button](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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The cookie phase-out might precede an AdTech apocalypse
With the industry phasing out third-party cookies, what does this mean for businesses reliant on them to track and improve their campaigns?
20 May 2022
Ukraine's vigilante IT army now has a DDoS bot to automate attacks against Russia![The Ukrainian flag generated digitally in the form of data](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Ukraine's vigilante IT army now has a DDoS bot to automate attacks against Russia
The 270,000-strong IT Army of Ukraine will now combine supporters' cloud infrastructure to strengthen the daily attacks against their invaders
19 May 2022
Google Russia files for bankruptcy, ends operations in the country![A smartphone with the Google logo displayed on screen floats in front of a blurred Russian flag](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Google Russia files for bankruptcy, ends operations in the country
The asset seizure by Russian authorities has made it impossible for the company to pay employees or suppliers
19 May 2022
US security agency issues emergency alert over vulnerable VMware products![The VMware website as seen through a magnifying glass against a monitor](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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US security agency issues emergency alert over vulnerable VMware products
A string of actively exploited critical vulnerabilities across five popular VMware products has been described as an "unacceptable risk" to government…
19 May 2022
Booz Allen Hamilton wins NASA’s $622m CyPrESS contract![NASA](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Booz Allen Hamilton wins NASA’s $622m CyPrESS contract
The IDIQ contract will strengthen NASA’s cyber security and privacy efforts
18 May 2022
Mastering endpoint security implementation![Endpoint protection or endpoint security interlocking gears](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Mastering endpoint security implementation
More devices connecting to the corporate network means more security risks. Here are some of the ways to protect your business
18 May 2022
Researchers demonstrate how to install malware on iPhone after it's switched off![Apple logo on the side of a building](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Researchers demonstrate how to install malware on iPhone after it's switched off
The most recent iPhones are found to be vulnerable after researchers discover an exploit in a beloved iOS 15 feature
18 May 2022
Ministry of Defence pledges resilience to all known vulnerabilities and cyber attack methods by 2030![Ministry of Defence sign in London](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Ministry of Defence pledges resilience to all known vulnerabilities and cyber attack methods by 2030
New MoD cyber security strategy is underpinned by a 'secure by design' approach that will run across the organisation
18 May 2022
Malwarebytes hires new channel chief to lead MSP and partner network![MalwareBytes antivirus software on a smartphone](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Malwarebytes hires new channel chief to lead MSP and partner network
Channel veteran will lead the next phase of growth for the vendor’s channel partner program
18 May 2022
Ransomware group Conti threatens to overthrow Costa Rican government![A person at a computer looking dejected with one hand on their head staring at computer code](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Ransomware group Conti threatens to overthrow Costa Rican government
It has urged citizens to go out onto the streets to demand their government pays the ransomware demand
17 May 2022
(ISC)2 launches free scheme to get 100,000 UK citizens into cyber security![An IT team in an office busy at work](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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(ISC)2 launches free scheme to get 100,000 UK citizens into cyber security
The certification non-profit estimates the UK has around 33,000 cyber security vacancies, with that figure set to rise this year
17 May 2022
US indicts heart doctor for allegedly spearheading high-profile ransomware operations![Male hacker hand on laptop computer keyboard with red binary screen of ransomware attack](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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US indicts heart doctor for allegedly spearheading high-profile ransomware operations
The 55-year-old cardiologist profited from a ransomware side hustle and coached would-be hackers in using his tools for maximum rewards
17 May 2022
Palo Alto and Deloitte to deliver managed security services in the US![Man in suit using touch screen for Managed Service Provider](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Palo Alto and Deloitte to deliver managed security services in the US
Freshly expanded strategic partnership will deliver threat protection, 5G security, and enable the Zero Trust Enterprise for US businesses
17 May 2022
Microsoft warns of new botnet variant targeting Windows and Linux systems![Image of small robots connected to represent a botnet](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Microsoft warns of new botnet variant targeting Windows and Linux systems
The Sysrv botnet is back and equipped with more exploits though the primary goal of installing cryptominers remains the same
16 May 2022