Narinder Purba

Narinder Purba

Senior Editor for English


Education: Degree in history, postgraduate diploma in journalism and a PGCE PCET with a specialism in journalism.

Highlights of your career: Writing a novel in my early 20s which, while unpublishable, I'm very proud of.

What malware do you hate the most? Hate is a very strong word. They are all problematic.

Favorite activities: Anything cultural.

Golden rule for cyberspace? Don't overshare – privacy is an understated virtue.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? No idea when but it was the ZX Spectrum – tape cassettes for games.

Favorite computer game / activity: Street Fighter II; Super Mario Kart; Metal Gear Solid.


225 articles by Narinder Purba

ICO urges businesses to focus on becoming GDPR compliant

ICO urges businesses to focus on becoming GDPR compliant

ICO urges businesses to focus on becoming GDPR compliant

The ICO says businesses should stop focusing on the consequences of non-compliance and instead be motivated by the advantages of getting GDPR right.

Narinder Purba25 May 20171 min. read


A DDoS attack could cost businesses as much as $2.5 million

A DDoS attack could cost businesses as much as $2.5 million

A DDoS attack could cost businesses as much as $2.5 million

Businesses that fall victim to a DDoS attack could lose, on average, as much as $2.5 million in revenue, new research has suggested.

Narinder Purba03 May 20171 min. read


Smartphone sensors ‘can reveal PINs and passwords’

Smartphone sensors ‘can reveal PINs and passwords’

Smartphone sensors ‘can reveal PINs and passwords’

A smartphone’s internal sensors may provide cybercriminals with enough information to be able to guess a user PINs and passwords, according to new research by Newcastle University in the UK.

Narinder Purba11 Apr 20171 min. read


Close to 1.4 billion data records compromised in 2016

Close to 1.4 billion data records compromised in 2016

Close to 1.4 billion data records compromised in 2016

Over a billion data records were compromised globally in 2016, according to Gemalto’s latest Breach Level Index.

Narinder Purba28 Mar 20171 min. read


ABTA experiences data breach

ABTA experiences data breach

ABTA experiences data breach

The Association of British Travel Agents discovered the data breach on March 1st, but failed to notify customers until March 16th.

Narinder Purba20 Mar 20171 min. read


Number of women in infosec industry ‘remains stagnant’

Number of women in infosec industry ‘remains stagnant’

Number of women in infosec industry ‘remains stagnant’

The number of women working within the infosec industry is “continues to remain low”, and could be exacerbating the skills gap within the industry.

Narinder Purba17 Mar 20172 min. read


Organizations ‘concerned by cybersecurity skills gap’

Organizations ‘concerned by cybersecurity skills gap’

Organizations ‘concerned by cybersecurity skills gap’

The ongoing cybersecurity skills gap is dealing a significant blow to the confidence of organizations looking to defend themselves against potential attacks.

Narinder Purba16 Feb 20172 min. read


UK government to roll out cybersecurity clubs for teens to address skills shortage

UK government to roll out cybersecurity clubs for teens to address skills shortage

UK government to roll out cybersecurity clubs for teens to address skills shortage

A new government scheme will be rolled out to thousands of 14-18 year olds across the UK, encouraging them to take part in extracurricular cybersecurity clubs.

Narinder Purba15 Feb 20171 min. read


InterContinental Hotels Group confirms suspected data breach

InterContinental Hotels Group confirms suspected data breach

InterContinental Hotels Group confirms suspected data breach

The InterContinental Hotels Group has revealed that 12 of its hotels suffered a data breach between August and December last year.

Narinder Purba09 Feb 20172 min. read