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

Digital Security

Cyber experts ‘in hot demand’

Cyber experts ‘in hot demand’

Digital Security

Cyber experts ‘in hot demand’

The demand for cyber experts is at a record high, with more firms eager to secure the services of experts to ensure they are safe from attacks. And they’re willing to pay top dollar.

Narinder Purba10 Dec 20151 min. read


MEPs agree to new EU-wide cybersecurity legislation

MEPs agree to new EU-wide cybersecurity legislation

MEPs agree to new EU-wide cybersecurity legislation

MEPs in the European Parliament have agreed on the need for EU-wide cybersecurity legislation, which will establish a common framework for all member states to subscribe to.

Narinder Purba09 Dec 20152 min. read


Gary McKinnon reveals detail on NASA data breach and ‘extraterrestrial life’

Gary McKinnon reveals detail on NASA data breach and ‘extraterrestrial life’

Gary McKinnon reveals detail on NASA data breach and ‘extraterrestrial life’

In an recent interview, IT expert Gary McKinnon candidly revealed detail on his NASA data breach and finding documents on ‘extraterrestrial life’.

Narinder Purba08 Dec 20152 min. read


GCHQ confirms that it hacks computers without ‘proper warrants’

GCHQ confirms that it hacks computers without ‘proper warrants’

GCHQ confirms that it hacks computers without ‘proper warrants’

The UK’s intelligence agency, the GCHQ, has finally admitted that it hacks into computers and other devices.

Narinder Purba04 Dec 20151 min. read


OPM data breach ‘not state-sponsored’ says China

OPM data breach ‘not state-sponsored’ says China

OPM data breach ‘not state-sponsored’ says China

A major data breach at the OPM in June was the result of cybercriminal activity that had nothing to do with state-sponsored cybercrime, China has disclosed.

Narinder Purba03 Dec 20151 min. read


10 million VTech users now known to have been compromised

10 million VTech users now known to have been compromised

10 million VTech users now known to have been compromised

Over 10 million users now known to have been affected by VTech data breach, the specialist electronic toys and technology company has revealed.

Narinder Purba02 Dec 20151 min. read


Armada Collective launches DDoS attacks against Greek banks

Armada Collective launches DDoS attacks against Greek banks

Armada Collective launches DDoS attacks against Greek banks

The Armada Collective has launched DDoS attacks against three Greek banks, again demanding ransom in the form of bitcoins.

Narinder Purba01 Dec 20152 min. read


5 million VTech customers affected by major data breach

5 million VTech customers affected by major data breach

5 million VTech customers affected by major data breach

VTech announced that its Learning Lodge website was attacked by cybercriminals, affecting up to five million customers.

Narinder Purba30 Nov 20152 min. read


Top 'tips' on how to survive Black Friday

Top 'tips' on how to survive Black Friday

Top 'tips' on how to survive Black Friday

Follow these top 'tips' if you're looking to strike it lucky in a shopping mall on Black Friday. Or, if you're opting for 21st century convenience, then please be cyber-aware when shopping online.

Narinder Purba27 Nov 20151 min. read