Rob Waugh

Rob Waugh

Independent Correspondent



736 articles by Rob Waugh

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Euro security agency lists top ten cyber threats

Euro security agency lists top ten cyber threats

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Euro security agency lists top ten cyber threats

The EU’s cyber security agency ENISA has published its Cyber Threat Landscape analysis of 2012 which puts drive-by-exploits as the top web threat.

Rob Waugh11 Jan 20131 min. read


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Java vulnerability confirmed by US Department of Homeland Security

Java vulnerability confirmed by US Department of Homeland Security

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Java vulnerability confirmed by US Department of Homeland Security

A Java vulnerability seemingly discovered by a French researcher has been confirmed by the US Government.

Rob Waugh11 Jan 20131 min. read


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European Cybercrime Centre opens in The Hague

European Cybercrime Centre opens in The Hague

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European Cybercrime Centre opens in The Hague

As part of an EU drive to combat the growth of cybercrime across member states a new European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) based at Europol headquarters in The Hague opens Friday 11th January.

Rob Waugh10 Jan 20131 min. read


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Stray cat used as bait in Japanese hacking plot

Stray cat used as bait in Japanese hacking plot

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Stray cat used as bait in Japanese hacking plot

In a story that could be lifted direct from a Hollywood script, a Japanese hacker placed a memory card on the collar of a stray cat found wandering on an island near Tokyo.

Rob Waugh10 Jan 20131 min. read


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Securing a small business is good business

Securing a small business is good business

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Securing a small business is good business

Cyber criminals undoubtedly attack big businesses but smaller businesses are vulnerable too and often fail to take basic steps to protect themselves. Here are our top tips to help keep your small business secure.

Rob Waugh01 Jan 20134 min. read


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How to keep your email clean and safe

How to keep your email clean and safe

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How to keep your email clean and safe

Rob Waugh26 Dec 20122 min. read


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New vulnerability on Android Samsung smartphones claimed

New vulnerability on Android Samsung smartphones claimed

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New vulnerability on Android Samsung smartphones claimed

Android enthusiasts claim to have discovered a new vulnerability on Samsung smartphones that could allow an attacker to gain administrative access to the device through any installed app.

Rob Waugh19 Dec 20121 min. read


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IT worker jailed for stealing online betting details in Ireland

IT worker jailed for stealing online betting details in Ireland

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IT worker jailed for stealing online betting details in Ireland

A French-Moroccan national was jailed by a Dublin court after being found guilty of hacking into the business accounts of an online betting company, according to the Irish Independent.

Rob Waugh19 Dec 20121 min. read


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“Hollywood hacker” sentenced to 10 years jail time

“Hollywood hacker” sentenced to 10 years jail time

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“Hollywood hacker” sentenced to 10 years jail time

A hacker who broke into celebrity email accounts and leaked nude pictures of Hollywood actors, including Scarlett Johansson, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to an Associated Press report.

Rob Waugh19 Dec 20121 min. read