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Most passwords take a matter of minutes to crack – here’s how you can create strong, hacker-resistant credentials
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Passwords are still criminally insecure and can be cracked or guessed by hackers with ease, but what precautions can you take to avoid getting breached?
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Kaspersky hits back at US software ban, citing political motivations and “theoretical concerns”
By Ross Kelly published
News Kaspersky said it has “repeatedly demonstrated" its independence from any government interference
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US poised to ban sales of Kaspersky software – reports
By Ross Kelly published
News Kaspersky has long denied any links to the Russian government
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Human errors still a leading cause of cyber incidents, says Kaspersky
By Emma Woollacott published
News The worst-affected industries are government, IT firms, and the financial and industrial sectors
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Kaspersky names new managing director for Europe
By Daniel Todd published
News Alfonso Ramirez takes the reins of Kaspersky’s consumer and corporate strategies across the continent
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Cyber security training costs surge as firms battle skills gaps
By Emma Woollacott published
News Cyber security training costs are rising alongside a widening skills gap, new research shows, as firms ramp up efforts to get staff in the door
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Cyber security professionals admit “knowledge gaps” have led to serious security blunders
By George Fitzmaurice published
News A lack of technical knowledge among some cyber security professionals was a key cause of security incidents
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One quarter of all data breaches due to employees swerving security policies
By Solomon Klappholz published
News There are a concerning number of cyber security incidents caused by employees acting deliberately
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