Threats Reports

Royal Holloway: Investigating the security vulnerabilities and solutions for connected and autonomous vehicle technologies
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RESEARCH CONTENT: This article introduces connected and autonomous vehicles, analysing the underlying technologies and considering their cyber security vulnerabilities and attacks. We identify and assess the existing and emerging countermeasures for such vulnerabilities, and propose high-level recommendations.
Posted: 23 Jun 2022 | Published: 23 Jun 2022

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How Do Vulnerabilities Get Into Software?
sponsored by Veracode, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Despite the best efforts of IT security teams, vulnerabilities in applications are bound to happen. In fact, research shows that 3 out of 4 apps produced by software vendors fail to meet security standards. Download this white paper to discover the 4 most common causes that lead to software vulnerabilities and ensure your readiness.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 01 Apr 2020

Veracode, Inc.

Mobile Payments Using Host Card Emulation with NFC
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RESEARCH CONTENT: In this article from our Royal Holloway security series, we present a set of risks associated with using smartphones for contactless payment transactions.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 May 2018

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BlackCat emerges as one of the top ransomware threats
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EBOOK: After several notable ransomware attacks against major enterprises, the BlackCat gang is drawing the attention of security researchers who have connected it to other groups.
Posted: 04 May 2022 | Published: 04 May 2022

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Preventing identity theft in a data breach
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EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we will explore the links between ransomware attacks, data breaches and identity theft. First, Nicholas Fearn investigates the phenomenon of the double extortion attack, and shares some insider advice on how to stop them, while we'll explore the top five ways data backups can protect against ransomware in the first place.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 20 Oct 2020

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Updates: The next evolution of operating systems
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EGUIDE: In this e-guide we take a look at how operating systems are evolving with the help of continuous updates. Learn about how the Spectre and Meltdown microprocessor flaws have led to improved, more secure processors being released and how Microsoft is evolving its Windows desktop operating system.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Jan 2018

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MicroScope – May 2022: Charging at SME security challenges
sponsored by MicroScope
EZINE: With cyber threats growing, SMEs have to improve their security position, and the channel is best placed to support that aim. Read all about improving security, how sustainability is more important than ever in channel conversations, and the impact of hybrid working
Posted: 29 Apr 2022 | Published: 06 May 2022

MicroScope

Building a Strong and Effective Incident Response Plan
sponsored by ServiceNow
EGUIDE: Literally every business -- both large and small and across every industry -- is a target for criminal hackers and careless employees alike. The question is: What are you doing about it? This is where incident response comes into play. In this e-guide, learn how to create an effective incident response plan.
Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 23 Oct 2019

ServiceNow

Manchester United praised for swift response to cyber attack
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EGUIDE: The Theatre of Dreams briefly turned into The Theatre of Nightmares last week as Manchester United Football Club suffered a cyber-attack on their systems. This e-Guide dives into more depth about how the attack happened and what Manchester United's cyber security team did, in order to prevent a loss of data and keep a clean sheet.
Posted: 01 Jul 2021 | Published: 01 Jul 2021

TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com

Security Think Tank: Biden's Cyber Security Plan
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EGUIDE: As Biden sets out his agenda for the next four years, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the opportunities for renewed international collaboration on cyber security, what aspects of cyber policy Biden would be best advised to focus on, and asks how the industry can better make its voice heard.
Posted: 27 Aug 2021 | Published: 27 Aug 2021

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