BBC News: MI6 boss in Facebook entry row
BBC News: MI6 boss in Facebook entry row Personal details about the life of the next head of MI6, Sir John Sawers, have been removed from social networking site Facebook amid security concerns. The Mail…
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UK Government sets up two new cyber security bodies
Government sets up two new cyber security bodies: “The Government will create two new public bodies to help protect Government and citizens from digital security threats. It will set up one strategy body and one…
EU: Security and fundamental freedoms on the Internet
Security and fundamental freedoms on the Internet European Parliament, (Plenary sessions), Fundamental rights – 26-03-2009 – 13:28 Increasingly, companies, governments, police and even criminals are seeking the greatest possible access to our private data. The…
EU – Commission acts to protect Europe from cyber-attacks and disruptions
EU – Commission acts to protect Europe from cyber-attacks and disruptions: “(RAPID) The Commission has released a new Communication on Protecting Europe from large scale cyber-attacks and disruptions: enhancing preparedness, security and resilience COM (2009)149….
Worm strikes Commons computer network
Worm strikes Commons computer network Parliamentary computers have been infected by the Conficker worm, like an estimated 10m PCs worldwide – and experts fear next week will see problems worsen The House of Commons internal…
EU – European Push for More Online Rights to Privacy
EU – European Push for More Online Rights to Privacy: “(IDG News Service) Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will push for a re-think of the balance between the need for security and the right…
Europeans push for more online rights to privacy
Europeans push for more online rights to privacy: “Members of European Parliaments will push for a rethink of the balance between the need for security and the right to privacy on the Internet. (Via Macworld.)
Spooks told to get used to encrypted VoIP
Spooks told to get used to encrypted VoIP: “ UK start-up aims to conceal more conversations A British security firm has urged the government not to impose heavy-handed interception regulations on VoIP providers, ahead of…
Prime Minister’s health records breached in database attack
Prime Minister’s health records breached in database attack: “ Scottish rich and powerful victimized Personal medical records belonging to Scotland’s rich and powerful – including Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Holyrood’s First Minister Alex Salmond…
Facebook users ‘at risk’ as hackers target site
Facebook users ‘at risk’ as hackers target site: “Facebook users are at risk from malicious hackers targeting the site, online security experts warned.” (Via Tech and Web from Times Online.)