CST | Security News & Internet Advice

Monthly roundup from CST
Your guide to the IT news this month

Welcome to the January edition of our information and system security monthly news roundup.

Each month our newsletter covers current and emerging issues from the world of IT, technical tips, security events, best practice advice and ideas that can reduce budget spend and maximise return on investment.

Stop and counteract targeted attacks

A report on IT threats has been written an released by one of the directors of Symantec's threat intelligence group, providing a round up of the main risks out there.

We have highlights of the report. If you would like to receive the full report, you can email us at info@cstl.com.

2011 in review: year of the Cyber Criminal

As we waved goodbye to 2011 we hoped to have seen the last of the onslaught of cyber crime that seized organisations and individuals alike. We look back at the year when cyber criminals took over, and size up the threats going forward.

Researchers expose router security weakness

So you've password protected your router - your Wi-Fi should be safe, right? Security experts have published details on tools that feed upon weaknesses in the WPS system, making cyber crime easier.