Firms urged to gear up for new malware and tactics as threats proliferate

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ISSUE DATE: 26 March 2019 TOP STORIES Firms urged to gear up for new malware and tactics as threats proliferate The volume of malware attacks reached a record level in 2018, with UK and India bucking global trend of increased ransomware attacks, a study shows. READ MORE → Leading PC makers set to expand product range to target existing customers With little growth forecast, PC manufacturers are trying to tie in additional services with their hardware to lock in customers. READ MORE → Geopolitical issues affecting cyber security Geopolitical issues are affecting business decisions, according to the majority of cyber security professionals, a survey shows. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH Artificial intelligence making major inroads into Russian banking Russian banks are identifying use cases for artificial intelligence, but the gradual adoption of the technology will require access to a deeper skills pool if it is to accelerate.  READ MORE → Security challenge is to move as fast as the business Adapting security to the pace at which the business is moving is one of the biggest challenges facing infosec professionals in the cloud era, says Palo Alto Networks. READ MORE → Lack of security skills exposing business to attack The cyber skills shortage is leaving businesses at increased risk of attack as organisations continue to struggle to fill security-related positions, a survey shows. READ MORE → Mike Lynch heads to High Court to defend against HP allegations The UK’s biggest fraud case commences, with the former CEO of Autonomy, Mike Lynch, attempting to clear his name. READ MORE →

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