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Peers propose report into Computer Misuse Act reform

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By Alex Scroxton Verified
| Computer Weekly Verified
The UK government will have 12 months from the passing of the upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB) to publish a review of whether it is “necessary or desirable” to change the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 to shield legitimate cyber security professionals from the possibility of prosecution in the course of their regular duties – should new amendments to the Bill introduced this week go forward.
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Passenger data stolen from major UK airports

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By Alex Scroxton Verified
| Computer Weekly Verified
Fraud risk to passengers At the time of writing, there was no indication to suggest that MAG has fallen victim to a cyber extortion or ransomware gang, although this may change during the coming days. While the breach appears to be largely contained, the greater issue for now will be for those affected, who are at risk of targeted individual cyber attacks depending in whose hands the data ends up. In general, such attacks will manifest as social engineering attempts leading to fraud.
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UK government set to adjudicate on ‘risky’ tech purchases

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By Alex Scroxton Verified
| Computer Weekly Verified
The UK government intends to give itself new powers to step in if essential service providers, such as electricity and water suppliers or NHS bodies, propose to buy technology from suppliers with ties to hostile states that the authorities believe could seek to use them for cyber espionage or other forms of malicious activity, including sabotage.
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