How to protect your startup from a cyber crime crisis
Encryption and education for staff can go a long way to help avoid risks like ransomware
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What is encryption?
Encryption is just one way you can prevent data theft. Techworld explains what encryption is and how it works
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How does a DDoS attack work?
DDoS attacks can leave systems down for days. But how do they actually work?
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WannaCry explained: What is WannaCry ransomware and how does it work?
The NHS saw one of the biggest ransomware attacks in recent history last week with 47 NHS Trusts affected
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Facebook shares user information with the police 80% of the time, warrant or not
The social network will share user data with the police if the case is deemed an emergency 80% of the time
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Government lays out plans for real time surveillance without encryption
The government wants real time access to communications and for encryption to be bypassed where possible under new powers
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Quiz: Can you answer these five questions about ransomware?
Test out your ransomware knowledge here
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Does the world need a Geneva Convention for cyber warfare?
Is it time countries started talking about what is and isn't permitted in cyber warfare?
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GCHQ has run its first ever startup accelerator - here's how it went
Joint Wayra-GCHQ scheme provided commercial and technical expertise to seven startups
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Hackers could use smart toys to watch and talk to children
Intenet-enabled toys such as Hello Barbie present scary security risks but solutions are being developed to reduce them
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Quiz: How much do you know about encryption?
Can you answer these seven questions about encryption?
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10 best free VPNs 2017
VPNs help you to ensure you browse securely, anonymously and privately on the web - even using public Wi-Fi
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Take a glimpse into the future of banking security at BT's research HQ
BT's research arm showcased the future of banking technology, including quantum key distribution and biometrics
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'Cyberpsychologist' leads project to curb fraud online
This professor is leading a project to stop mass online fraud with both software and psychology
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Quiz: How much do you know about drones?
Test out your drone knowledge here!
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Enter the techies 2017 awards by 6 February: celebrate UK tech innovation
The techies 2017 recognises the disruptors, and those who respond best to being disrupted: enter our UK innovation awards
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The future of technology in warfare: From AI robots to VR torture
Geopolitical developments have raised fears of another world war. Technological advances mean it should at least be over quickly
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What Google knows about you – and how to make it forget
Google knows more about you than you may realise, but the data it collects can still be erased
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Quiz: How well do you know your 2016 data breaches?
How well do you know your 2016 hacks?
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The UK’s 14 worst DDoS attacks – hacktivism, extortion and plain malice
As Mumsnet and Carphone warehouse now know to their cost, DDoS attacks don’t have to be big to be bad
