Security Think Tank: Prepare the defences for wiper malware
To what extent should businesses worry about destructive, computer-killing malware, and what steps should they take to mitigate such attacks?
SFO drops HP-Autonomy fraud investigation
The Serious Fraud Office is dropping its investigation into the sale of Autonomy to HP, but the US will continue its investigation
GDS hints at future approach to government-as-a-platform
The Government Digital Service (GDS) has hinted at a new approach to meet Whitehall’s government-as-a-platform goals
High street shoe seller Office avoids ICO fine after data breach
Incident put details on over one million customers at risk
BT launches £15,000 start-up prize to boost government services
Winner will get support from BT and membership of TechHub
Microsoft set to deliver Windows 10 update with possible mobile focus
Windows 10 event on 21 January expected to showcase mobile and update Technical Preview code
TechUK welcomes PM’s support for UK cyber security industry
Technology association TechUK has welcomed UK prime minister David Cameron’s commitment to strengthen the UK’s cyber security industry
Growing finance firms to spend 75% more on IT
UK financial services companies expect to spend 75% more on IT in 2015 as business volumes grow at the fastest rate since the mid-90s
UK Serious Fraud Office ends HP Autonomy investigation without charge
SFO unable to find enough evidence to be confident of conviction
Why we need cyber war games
The US and UK governments plan to conduct a series of cyber “war games” to test each other’s resilience – but will that really do any good?