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The report claims the CIA's efforts to crack Apple security began in 2006 and ran until at least 2010

Report claims CIA worked to break Apple security

CIA researchers have worked for nearly a decade to break the security protecting Apple phones and tablets, investigative news site The Intercept has reported, citing documents obtained from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Business • 10 Mar 15

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro took office in 2013

US declares Venezuela a national security threat

The United States has declared Venezuela a national security threat and ordered sanctions against seven officials from the oil-rich country in the worst bilateral diplomatic dispute since socialist President Nicolas Maduro took office in 2013.

News • 10 Mar 15

The four-member review panel was appointed by Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson

Review published after US security breaches

An independent review of the US Secret Service says its needs more staff, better training and a leader from outside to steer an agency that has become too insular.

News • 19 Dec 14

Wireless network users can protect themselves by ensuring that their device's software is fully up to date

Wifi users warned over public connection risks

Wifi users are at risk of having their data intercepted by hackers, because they are not taking the right precautions when connecting to publicly available wireless networks.

News • 29 Nov 14

Serco issues fourth cut to its outlook in 12 months

Serco plans rights issue after impairment charge

Britain's Serco has announced a rights issue of up to £550m after cutting its profit forecast and taking a £1.5 billion impairment charge.

Business • 10 Nov 14

US Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson called the action 'a precautionary step'

US to boost security at government buildings

The US has announced it will boost security at government buildings after threats from Islamist groups and following two attacks last week in Canada that killed two soldiers.

News • 28 Oct 14

Apple's CEO Tim Cook to 'aggressively' encourage users to take stricter security measures

Apple to add security alerts for iCloud users

Apple is planning additional steps to keep hackers out of user accounts in the face of the recent celebrity photo scandal.

Business • 05 Sep 14

UK's G4S reports strong demand in emerging markets

G4S H1 profit rises on emerging markets demand

Britain's G4S, the world's biggest security group, today posted a better than expected rise in first-half operating profit.

Business • 13 Aug 14

The UK group is in the middle of overhauling its sprawling 125-country business

Emerging markets growth helps boost G4S

G4S, the world's biggest security firm, said strong demand across its emerging markets regions helped group revenue rise 4.8% in its first-quarter.

Business • 07 May 14

Microsoft said it was aware of 'limited, targeted attacks' taking advantage of the exploit

Internet Explorer users warned over security flaw

The US Department of Homeland Security advised computer users to consider using alternatives to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser until the company fixes a security flaw that hackers have used to launch attacks.

Business • 28 Apr 14

The rising popularity of smartphones has made them a source of interest for digital scammers

Surge in demand for smartphone security tools

Smartphone security firms are reporting a surge in demand since former NSA contractor Edward Snowden's revelations of US and British spying activities.

Business • 26 Feb 14

Passengers may be subjected to enhanced security screenings

US warns of airline shoe-bomb threat

US security officials warned about a potential shoe-bomb threat on international flights to the United States.

News • 19 Feb 14

The Games open 7 February in Sochi, a resort city on the Black Sea coast

US concerned over Winter Olympics security

US politicians have raised concerns about the threat of attacks at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, with one faulting Russia for not sharing intelligence.

News • 20 Jan 14

Snapchat hit the headlines last year when it reportedly turned down a $3bn bid from Facebook

Details of 4.6m Snapchat users posted online

Computer hackers posted online usernames and partial phone numbers of 4.6 million users of mobile photo-sharing service Snapchat, media reports have claimed.

Business • 02 Jan 14

100,000 people sign petition calling on Twitter to step up its procedures

Bomb threats made on Twitter against journalists

British police are investigating bomb threats made on Twitter against three women journalists.

News • 31 Jul 13

Intending passengers have been warned of possible traffic delays around Belfast International and Aldergrove Airports where world leaders will be arriving

PSNI give details of security for G8 Summit

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has given details of some security arrangements being put in place ahead of the G8 summit in Co Fermanagh in two weeks time.

News • 03 Jun 13

Twitter introduces a two-factor authentication login procedure to boost security

Twitter steps up security after hack attacks

Twitter has enhanced security for its users, following a spate of attacks on accounts of prominent media outlets including the Associated Press and the Financial Times.

News • 23 May 13