Cyber espionage up, but basic defences still down, DBIR shows

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ISSUE DATE: 27 April 2017 TOP STORIES Cyber espionage up, but basic defences still down, DBIR shows Organisations are still failing to address basic security issues and well-known attack methods, Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations Report reveals for a second year in a row. READ MORE → McAfee links Saudi Shamoon attacks McAfee has published data showing the evolution of Shamoon malware campaigns as the company announces increased commitment to cyber threat research. READ MORE → Demo shows GPUs are more than simple accelerators Graphics processor units have helped to accelerate a reservoir simulation program, showing that the technology could be applied to complex code. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH Research: Local councils urged against rushing to adopt cloud An academic paper, profiling the cloud adoption journeys of three local councils, cautions public sector organisations from being pressured into adopting off-premise technologies before they are ready. READ MORE → CIO interview: Martin Draper, technology director, Liberty Luxury department store is using IT to support brand growth and is looking at the potential of using virtual and augmented reality in-store. READ MORE → Storm clouds gather for US-EU Privacy Shield data deal The European Parliament justice committee launches unprecedented criticism of Privacy Shield, while the Irish Court mulls future of binding corporate contracts. READ MORE → Can DWP meet its revised 2022 target for completion of Universal Credit? Given its history, perhaps it’s not surprising that the Department for Work and Pensions is still cautious when talking about future deadlines for the controversial benefits scheme – as shown by a recent freedom of information request. READ MORE →

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