Beware fake Meltdown and Spectre patches

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ISSUE DATE: 16 January 2018 TOP STORIES Beware fake Meltdown and Spectre patches Security experts have warned that cyber attackers will be quick to use the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, but the first attempt to capitalise on them has come in the form of fake updates. READ MORE → Four CIO trends to watch in 2018 As automation becomes more popular, bringing with it plenty of opportunities, 2018 is all about investing in in-house skills and innovation, with a focus on equality and flexibility. READ MORE → Most UK enterprise mobiles not patched for Meltdown and Spectre Very few UK enterprise mobile devices have been patched against the recently discovered Meltdown and Spectre exploits and almost a quarter cannot be patched, a study shows. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH London cyber security careers fair highlights opportunities A cyber security careers fair in London on 17 January 2018 is aimed at anyone thinking of a career in the field, including experienced professionals and students. READ MORE → Oliver Dowden takes on ministerial responsibility for digital government Cabinet Office junior minister Oliver Dowden has been given the responsibility for digital government, shared services and cyber and resilience in his role as minister for implementation. READ MORE → Ohio computer programmer faces 16 criminal charges over monitoring thousands of computers A 28-year-old computer expert has been charged for monitoring thousands of computers, using a form of malware he created. READ MORE → Christine Ashton, SAP: Learning IT leadership skills from the supplier side Christine Ashton is an experienced CIO, who has led IT teams and transformation programmes at Thomson Reuters, BG Group and Transport for London. READ MORE →

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