Dionach Information Security News

Dionach at Infosecurity.nl 2011 Exhibition

Infosec News on October 2011
Join Dionach at the Infosecuirty.nl Exibition in the Netherlands on 2nd and 3rd November 2011

Cyber security company expands, despite economic downturn

Infosec News on September 2011
Dionach, a global information security consultancy with a headquarters in Oxon, UK is capitalising on the increased concern companies are showing for information security by opening a new European office.

Two Councils Fined by ICO For Stolen Laptops

Infosec News on February 2011
The UK's information watchdog has slapped two London councils with hefty penalties for failing to encrypt personal data on laptops that were stolen by thieves.

Attackers Breach Servers of Security Firm

Infosec News on February 2011
Recently, attackers intruded into the networks of a security firm and extracted loads of confidential information.

Doctor Loses Unencrypted Laptop Containing Patient Data

Infosec News on January 2011
A UK doctor faces a disciplinary inquiry after an unencrypted laptop containing confidential patient data was stolen from his home.

Common ISO 27001 Gaps

Infosec News on January 2011
A review of ISO 27001 gap audits reveals common gaps.

Version 2.0 of PCI DSS Released

Infosec News on October 2010
The PCI Security Standards Council have released version 2.0 of the PCI Data Security Standard

Application Penetration Testing Versus Vulnerability Scanning

Infosec News on September 2010
This article demonstrates real-world examples of the different types of flaws found only through manual testing.

Cyber attack threat 'could be next Pearl Harbor'

Infosec News on October 2010
Terrorist cyber attacks on government computer systems and businesses could be the next Pearl Harbor, the head of Britain�s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has warned.

Underground malware development leads to 'Crimeware-as-a-Service' model

Infosec News on October 2010
Cyber criminals are now relying on cloud computing models to carry out online attacks.

Apple.com hit in latest mass hack attack

Infosec News on August 2010
A hack attack that can expose users to malware exploits has infected more than 1 million webpages, at least two of which belong to Apple.

Dutch transit website discloses private info of 168,000 passengers

Infosec News on May 2010
Dutch authorities have shuttered a transit website after a hacker demonstrated it gave him access to addresses, birthdates, and other sensitive information belonging to some 168,000 passengers.

Survey says 89% of firms not compliant with PCI DSS

Infosec News on March 2010
A UK-specific survey of 100 retail, financial and hospitality firms has found that only 11% are certified as compliant with new credit card standards to be brought in during June.

Security fears as HSBC ME forgets to BCC

Infosec News on May 2010
Some of HSBC Middle East�s wealthiest customers have complained that their privacy has been compromised after the bank sent a mass mailout to its �Premier� customers " whom are required to maintain a minimum balance or investment of AED350,000 ($95,300) " with customers� email addresses visible in the �To� field.

Security breaches rise despite spending surge

Infosec News on April 2010
Companies are spending more on IT security than ever but are suffering from a rapidly escalating number of attacks and breaches, according to PwC.

DPA Breaches May Be Penalised Up To 500,000 Pounds

Infosec News on January 2010
The Information Commissioner's Office is threatening to slap penalties of up to half a million pounds on data controllers who are found guilty of serious breaches of the Data Protection Act.

HSBC firms fined over 3 million pounds for information security lapses

Infosec News on July 2009
HSBC was fined �3m by city watchdogs yesterday after the banking group admitted losing confidential data on tens of thousands of its insurance policyholders.

Manchester Council broke DPA with unencrypted laptops

Infosec News on June 2009
Manchester City Council broke the Data Protection Act when it failed to encrypt laptop computers containing data on nearly two thousand workers. The local authority has promised to ensure all mobile computers are encrypted.