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Stolen SSH keys used for attacks

Linux keys being harvested by hackers

Users can bypass iPhone security

'Emergency call' setting opens back door   More...

IT administrators admit they’d steal data

Nine out of ten admins admit to espionage   More...

Computer virus hits space station

In space, no-one can hear you curse   More...

Best Western downplays hack attack

Hotel chain says only 10 customers affected by the breach - and none across Great Britain   More...

Nortel delivers secure access on a stick

Secure Portable Office provides virtual desktop for accessing remote applications   More...

Malware rockets again

New ScanSafe report finds more malware was blocked in July than during the whole of 2007   More...

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Ubuntu gets major security fix

Update patches kernel flaws   More...

Police will access key child database

Children's database could be used to help with prosecution when police are granted access   More...

Banks lose credit card data

Computer sold for £35 on eBay contained unencrypted RBS and NatWest customer details   More...

Employers slack on Web 2.0 security

New research shows organisations are not enforcing Web 2.0 policy controls   More...

MessageLabs cleans up its image

Security vendor buys image composition analysis technology partner, Fortium ICA   More...

Precocious phishers target teen world

'Devious' phishing scam could wreak havoc with banks   More...

Red Hat admits to getting hacked

Distributor warns customers and issues security update   More...

Hackers breach Best Western in data heist

Eight million account details stolen   More...

Home Office suspends PA Consulting contract

Loss of memory stick highlights appalling security processes   More...

Prisoners' data at large after Home Office slip

A Home Office contractor has lost a memory stick containing data on all UK prisoners   More...

Students offered big discounts on Office

Microsoft gives it the old college try   More...

Gagging order lifted on subway hackers

MIT students allowed to share research on card system flaws   More...

New PCI DSS details released

Version 1.2 will contain no major new requirements   More...

UK firms feel external threat

Wick Hill report finds companies are concerned by external threats to their network as remote working rises   More...

Brits blast TCP/IP security

Report questions safety at the heart of the web   More...

Data retention plans draw further criticism

Privacy fears over directive that will allow organisations to view emails, texts and web use   More...

Securing remote access is key

UK companies increasingly recognise benefits of remote working, but worry about security implications   More...

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