The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Celebrity scam ads still targeting Australians despite tech giants’ crackdowns

Scammers developing sophisticated new methods will always find loopholes to access lucrative markets, experts say

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2024

Revealed: Huge financial cost of TfL cyber attack

Finance chief gives first details of scale of damage caused by hackers

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Texas weighs social media bans for minors as schools and police face challenges

A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill prohibiting minors from using social media accounts as school districts become a “hunting ground” for online dangers.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 5, 2024

Data from hospital cyber attack ‘could be released before NHS can investigate’

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust said criminals gained unlawful access to data through a digital gateway last Thursday.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Irish Man 'Faces Years In Dubai Prison' Under UAE Cybercrime Laws For Sending 'Threatening' Emojis

An Irish man faces years in a Dubai jail after sending a ninja emoji to an acquaintance who allegedly stole his belongings.

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2024

iPhone and Android users told to stop sending texts after massive hack

Salt Typhoon is ‘worst telecom hack in our nation’s history’, says US senator

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

TfL cyber attack: Contactless journey history and refund applications restored

TfL has warned that ‘customers should anticipate there may be some delays’ in processing refunds ‘due to the expected backlog’

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in cyber fraud case involving financial scams worth Rs 117 cr

The complaint alleged that unknown organized cybercriminals and suspected foreign actors were engaged in systematic financial fraud across India. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 4, 2024

A decade-long study reveals concerning trend of young women committing online sexual offences

There are many social issues enabled by social media, including sexting, the creation of and access to child sexual abuse material and cyber bullying.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024

Hackers are now using corrupted files to bypass your antivirus software — how to stay safe

Hackers are now using broken and corrupt files to spread malware since antivirus software struggles to scan them.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 3, 2024