The lessons of Nationwide's lost laptop
Security, as they say, is a journey not a destination. Threats don't stand still and you never know what's going to happen until it hits you.

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What is polymorphic malware?
Explainer Polymorphic malware constantly changes its code to avoid detection, making it a top cybersecurity threat that demands advanced, behavior-based defenses
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Outgoing Kaseya CEO teases "this is just the beginning" for the company
Opinion We spoke to Fred Voccola who remains a key figurehead at the firm as it enters its next chapter...
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ThreatLabz Report: The state of encrypted attacks
Whitepaper What's hiding in your web traffic?
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How to encrypt files and folders in Windows 10
Tutorials Here’s how to make your sensitive data unreadable to prying eyes
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The government needs to abandon its war on WhatsApp
Opinion Encryption might seem like an easy target, but mess with it at your peril
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Watch: Now this is how you securely erase data
In-depth Delete your data properly - by smashing your laptop to pieces
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Alan Turing's computer-generated music gets restored after 65 years
News Decades later, you can now hear the true sound of Turing's computer
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Two laptops are lost on the tube every day, says TfL
News Number of lost devices has shot up by almost 80 per cent since 2010
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Social networks should report suspicious users, says spy boss
News MI5 director general calls for updated surveillance powers
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Symantec finds Breaking Bad-themed ransomware
News Better call Saul, because these hackers may have encrypted your data