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Email: the forgotten security problem

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When you read a message in your inbox, should you trust that the information hasn't been tampered with or that it even comes from who it claims?

Simple Google search unlocks GCHQ code-cracking competition

Simple Google search unlocks GCHQ code-cracking competition

GCHQ has done a poor job of locking down its code-breaking competition website, making it child's play for anyone to be told they were successful.

Online code-breaking test could get you a job at GCHQ

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Forget the Aston Martin DB5 and Walther PPK; today's spy needs to handle C++, cryptography and armies of zombie botnets. Does this sound as appealing? If so, you are in luck because GCHQ (The UK's Government Communications Headquaters) is looking for new operatives.

Will the UK Cyber Security Strategy make a difference?

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The British government has today published its Cyber Security Strategy detailing how it plans to protect national security and the public from internet threats, and (hopefully) support the British economy at the same time.

UK will make cyberwarfare strikes, says Foreign Secretary William Hague

UK will make cyberwarfare strikes, says Foreign Secretary William Hague

Britain is prepared to use the internet to strike computer attackers and enemy nations who launch cyberwarfare attacks on the UK's infrastructure and businesses.

Foreign Secretary William Hague takes his gloves off, and talks cyberwarfare with the tabloid press.

GCHQ chief talks of cyber attacks

GCHQ chief talks of cyber attacks

Iain Lobban, director of the UK Government's Communications Headquarters (better known as GCHQ), is making the headlines today after he spoke about the threat posed by internet attacks from cybercriminals and hostile nations. British government departments receive more than 20,000 Read more…