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Truphone sale completed after Government security green light
eSIM pioneer and global MVNO sold for £1 after Russian owners were hit by sanctions
Operators
January 25, 2023
EE launches new cyber security application
EE has partnered with a global consumer cyber safety company, Norton, to launch the new service, which will be exclusively available from launch to EE pay monthly mobile customers
Operators
December 7, 2022
BT opens new cyber Security Operations Centre
The SOC will provide 24/7 management every day for ICT assets across the Northern Ireland Civil Service
Operators
October 31, 2022
EE partners with Verisure and Norton to provide customers with smart home and cyber security solutions
This smart home and cyber security expansion comes after a survey revealed that over 12.7 million UK consumers plan to take up a smart home security product in the future and around 80per cent of UK consumers are worried about their digital identity being stolen
Operators
October 26, 2022
Redsquid launches new cyber security solution
Redsquid Cyber/Kill is the company’s Managed Endpoint Detection and Recovery solution (MDR) backed by a team of more than 30 security experts
Dealers
October 3, 2022
UK government announces security rules for UK telecoms against cyber attacks
The regulations will be laid out alongside a draft code of practice providing guidance on how providers can comply with them
Megan Robinson
August 31, 2022
Global alert over Apple iPhone and Mac security glitch
Don’t panic but update now say security experts Apple has for the first time publicly disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs. These could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of devices. Apple said it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited” and has rushed out
Staff Reporter
August 19, 2022
Truphone sale halted amid security probe
It has not been reported why the review is taking place, or how long it will last
Megan Robinson
July 20, 2022
Jersey Telecom in Sky Mobile security deal
The partnership aims to give added protection to stop customers from being victims of fraud
Paul Lipscombe
March 1, 2022
Digital Secretary unveils new plans to boost UK telecoms security ahead of US visit
The government has agreed with UK mobile network operators Vodafone, EE, Virgin Media O2 and Three that 2033 will be the date by which all public 2G and 3G networks in the UK will be switched off.
Megan Robinson
December 8, 2021
Apple faces backlash for iPhone scanning
The system uses hashing and cypher tech to match images to images held in a database of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the US
International
August 17, 2021
Chess acquires Armadillo to boost security capabilities
Security has become a key focus for Chess in recent times, representing more than 20 per cent of the Group’s sales
Dealers
August 17, 2021
DCMS seeks input from UK businesses in order to step up cyber security
While new proposals to support businesses manage cyber risks are also being considered
Unified Comms
May 17, 2021
Vodafone builds on Accenture partnership with updated cybersecurity services for SMEs
This new service boosts Vodafone’s fight against cyber-attacks on SMEs
Operators
May 6, 2021
Samsung reveals over a quarter of UK businesses faced increase security threats
Samsung Enterprise Edition research identifies the main tech challenges for UK businesses
Saf Malik
March 11, 2021
Record year for UK’s £8.9bn cybersecurity sector
Record £800 million of investment raised by firms in the last year
Saf Malik
February 18, 2021
Apple releases iOS 14.4 update in response to security threats
The vendor says the latest update fixes three security bugs exposed by hackers
Mobile News
January 27, 2021
Cybersecurity investment to grow 10pc in 2021
Canalys’ worst-case scenario forecasts a 6.6 per cent increase
Saf Malik
January 19, 2021
Vodafone launches new ‘military-grade’ cybersecurity service for businesses
New service has three offerings covering business, IoT and mobile
Operators
December 10, 2020
Tech Data aims to simplify mobile security with Android Essentials offering
Distributor supporting release with free training modules for resellers
Distributors
December 10, 2020
UK telcos face £100,000-a-day fines for infrastructure security breaches
Fine intended to ensure maximum Huawei strip-out
Operators
November 24, 2020
Nokia phones lead Counterpoint Trust Rankings for software, security, build quality and enterprise recommendation
HMD Global provides most frequent updates and sterner build quality tests than other top OEMs
Manufacturers
October 27, 2020
Speakers’ corner: the work-home divide highlights mobile security shortfalls
If we are to increasingly use personal devices as business tools, they will need adequate protection, argues Kaspersky’s David Emm
Mobile News
October 19, 2020
BT announces security partners following review of vendor ecosystem
The telco has set out to restructure its security vendor ecosystem
Unified Comms
September 1, 2020
Chitter Chatter and SafeToNet partnership could see security software preloaded onto retailer’s devices
Increased device usage in lockdown prompts response to growing cyber threat
Retailers
August 19, 2020
Vodafone launches security service for laptops to combat cyber threats
The service is available to businesses of all sizes
Operators
August 17, 2020
Samsung and Trustonic announce multi-year partnership
Integration of Trustonic’s solutions with Samsung Knox
Manufacturers
June 25, 2020
Huawei poses risks to national security, says ex-Google boss Schmidt
Competition needed to offer strong alternatives to Chinese vendor
Operators
June 18, 2020
Speaker’s Corner: Getting 5G security right in the age of Covid-19
A slower start to the 5G era allows for new opportunities to shore up defences, says Radware carrier services VP Mike O’Malley
Other
June 16, 2020
MobileIron study reveals C-level execs are weak link when it comes to security
MobileIron warns that C-level execs are also the most vulnerable to cyberattacks
Unified Comms
May 28, 2020
Vodafone partners with Lookout to provide UK businesses with mobile security
Vodafone is offering businesses the service for free for the first three months
Operators
April 15, 2020
BullGuard offers small businesses free three-month security license
The three-month plan supports up to 50 Windows, Mac and Android devices
Unified Comms
April 8, 2020
UK government to improve consumer IoT security standards
DCMS research suggests there will be 75 billion internet-connected devices by 2025
Saf Malik
January 28, 2020
CES: Samsung defiant that security remains top priority
No new phones revealed in Vegas, but Samsung stands firm on its commitment to security
Manufacturers
January 9, 2020
O2 partners with Sophos to offer security solutions to business customers
Users will be able to deploy, configure and manage services through Sophos
Operators
November 29, 2019
BlackBerry sees gain in traction for security
In recent years BlackBerry has shifted focus towards its security offering
Manufacturers
October 18, 2019
Survey reveals Brits choose convenience over security when using public WiFi
Hackers will often name WiFi hotspots to match the location they’re in Millions of Brits are risking the security of their smartphone when connecting to public WiFi according to a new study. Research carried out by cybersecurity company BullGuard revealed that 79 per cent of public WiFi users take significant risks when choosing hotspots. A
Unified Comms
July 29, 2019
Excalibur gains top IT security ISO accreditation after six-month push
The dealer spent six months working towards the accreditation Excalibur Communications has been awarded an ISO 27001 certification for best practice in information security management systems. This certification provides a common set of policies, procedures and controls that companies can follow to manage risk to information security. It is widely acknowledged as a badge of […]
Dealers
July 23, 2019
Excalibur Communications wins top security accreditation
Around 100,000 companies out of four million have the accreditation in the UK
Dealers
July 9, 2019
Honor commits to future Android updates and security patches
Honor 20 Series will also receive Android Q update later this year
Manufacturers
June 27, 2019
HMD Global’s security edge keeps customers up-to-date
There are currently 13 Nokia smartphones running the latest Android 9 Pie OS
Manufacturers
June 20, 2019
Abzorb wins large-scale school security contract in Milton Keynes
Strategic partnership with NWP Electrical & Mechanical will deliver more than 2,200 connections to the site
Unified Comms
May 30, 2019
Advent of 5G and IoT looks set to ramp up UK cybersecurity threat
This comes as UK firms were hit by an average of almost 120,000 cyberattacks each in Q1 2019
Other
May 29, 2019
Theresa May sacks defence secretary over Huawei leak
Williamson strongly denies leaking the top-level information from Whitehall
Manufacturers
May 2, 2019
Vodafone found Huawei backdoors in equipment
Backdoors were found in home internet routers and fixed-line networks in Italy
Manufacturers
April 30, 2019
Drop Huawei or we cut intelligence ties, US warns UK
A US official said allowing Huawei to supply equipment is akin to giving China a “loaded gun”
Manufacturers
April 29, 2019
Google pays out $3 million to plug Android security
‘Click fraud’ was the most common PHA with 54.9 per cent of attacks
Paul Lipscombe
April 8, 2019
Report into Huawei security threat to Brit telecoms refuted by top product chief
The report does not link the threat to Chinese governmental espionage
Manufacturers
April 8, 2019
MWC 2019: HMD Global brings out monthly security updates as a differentiator for the Android market
HMD says it has brought out 34 new security patches to smartphones since 2018
Manufacturers
March 12, 2019
MWC 2019: Huawei’s costs to bolster cybersecurity could hit double the initial $2bn outlay
Huawei pledged the money in December to allay fears raised in a British government report last year
Manufacturers
March 12, 2019
Huawei files US lawsuit as it challenges “unlawful” ban
Huawei has continuously denied any wrong-doing regarding the security of its kit
Manufacturers
March 7, 2019
Huawei says ‘Don’t believe everything you hear’ in full-page WSJ advert
The US has been mounting pressure on allies to boycott Huawei
Manufacturers
March 1, 2019
Dixons Carphone confirms breach in data security
105,000 credit and debit cards without chip and pin protection was taken
Retailers
June 14, 2018
Advertising malware installed at an early stage of device production warns security expert
Avast says UK users have unremovable software on their mobiles and tablets
Matthew Cook
June 6, 2018
Tech Data reveal ‘double digit’ growth in security business
The distributor will be doubling the headcount in its Security Business Practice team and a Centre of Excellence set up in Warrington
Distributors
June 4, 2018
ZTE pose a threat to UK national security warns security watchdog
Dr. Ian Levy warns of long term threats to the UK from ZTE
Manufacturers
April 16, 2018
How is cyber security evolving to meet an unprecedented threat?
With malware and DDoS attacks on the rise how highly do you value your security?
Other
February 15, 2018
Samsung Pay is available to American Express cardholders in the UK
Samsung Pay is available on Samsung Galaxy Note8, S8/S8+, Galaxy S7/S7 edge, S6/S6 edge, S6 edge+, A3 2017, A5 2016 and J5 2017 devices
Retailers
October 23, 2017
Macate enters UK mobile market unveiling cyber-security smartphone
The Genio will retail for £249 prepaid and will be available in stores later this year
Manufacturers
July 5, 2017
Mystery Caller: Mobile Security
Mystery Caller is paranoid about being hacked and left out to dry by nefarious characters. His personal computer antivirus is up to date, his password is changed every month, and he even has a secret word only his other half would know, if an evil alternate dimension Mystery Caller appeared – with the intent of
Device Review
April 13, 2017
O2 and BAE Systems sign partnership upping cyber security
O2 customers will be be able to ramp up security with BAE Systems security software
Operators
January 24, 2017
Tech Data made exclusive distributor for SpotCam home security cameras
The distributor will be stocking three cameras from SpotCam’s entire range of home security products
Distributors
August 5, 2016
A boom in cyber crime – and software security
With one in every four firms attacked in the past four years, security has never been so vital
Paul Withers
July 14, 2016
Exertis earns title of Dell EMEA Security Distributor of the Year
The award was presented on June 22 at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Malta
Distributors
July 14, 2016
Tech Data partners with Lookout for security solutions
Europe-wide agreement will see distributor offer resellers partners Lookout’s cloud-based security portfolio
Distributors
May 12, 2016
Vodafone creates new Enterprise Security Services division
‘VESS’ designed to help its customers protect their businesses from cyber threats with increased portfolio and stronger partnerships
Operators
March 15, 2016
GSMA postpones Mobile 360 Europe conference over security fears
Annual event was due to be held in Brussels next week (December 3) but has been postponed due to ongoing terror concerns in Belgium
Operators
November 24, 2015
Dealers concerned by poor UK cyber security
Channel has been left shocked after Vodafone and TalkTalk both experienced data breaches last month
Operators
November 9, 2015
Exclusive Q & A: expert hacker speaks about security threats following Carphone Warehouse cyber attack
Cyber criminals may have stolen up to 2.4 million Carphone customers’ bank details in the attack on August 5.
James Pearce
August 19, 2015
Daisy offering dealers McAfee Multi Access security product
Airtime distributor running a free trial for partners until March 31 to enable them to get used to the solution and demonstrate the benefits to customers
Distributors
February 18, 2015
Vodafone Group global security officer Bryan Littlefair quits
Littlefair leaves operator after seven years to join insurance firm Aviva
Dealers
February 3, 2015
LG team up with McAfee for G3 security
LG G3 smartphone to come preinstalled with McAfee Mobile Security
Dealers
June 12, 2014
Telefónica Digital launches security company
Eleven Paths will create cyber security products to protect Telefónica (O2) customers from online fraud, e-crime and threats brought about by BYOD
Unified Comms
June 7, 2013
Vodafone partners with security firm BAE Systems
Vodafone’s five-year deal with BAE Systems will see its range of smartphone and mobile security products expand
Unified Comms
February 18, 2013
Six Degrees achieves security management certification
Managed data services provider says achievement will give customers the confidence their data is safe whilst enabling new working practices
Unified Comms
August 1, 2012
Carphone to sell Norton Mobile Security in its stores
Mobile security product for Android handsets to be available in all of the retailer’s stores from May 28
Retailers
May 24, 2012
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