Small business owner? Hackers may be targeting you New reserach finds small businesses, based in the US are the number one target for hackers Tom’s Guide · Nov 4, 2024
In Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders A small facility in Cyprus is hosting senior government officials from as far as Algeria, Iraq and Georgia for training by top U.S. experts to prevent the kinds of materials used to build weapons of mass destruction from crossing their borders The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024
Encrypted messaging app developer moves out of Australia after police visit employee’s home Founder of Session relocates to Switzerland citing ‘hostile’ atmosphere towards privacy-focused technology The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2024
Applications for Student Oyster cards reopen as TfL starts to lift cyber attack restrictions Children, teenagers and older Londoners will be able to obtain Zip cards and 60+ Oysters later in November Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024
Digital arrest scam sweeps India as cybercriminals pose as police Online scammers posing as police have launched a multi-million euro “digital arrest” scam in India, targeting prominent figures such as judges, journalists and business leaders. This sophisticated cybercrime scheme has become a major concern as criminals hold individuals to ransom under the guise of law enforcement. Radio France Internationale · Nov 3, 2024
Council apologises after objectors to flood scheme have data leaked A SCOTTISH council has been forced to apologise after a data breach that saw personal details of objectors to a multi-million-pound flood defence… The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024
Federal Agency Criticized For Retreating From Election Disinformation Work CISA faces criticism for limited action against domestic election disinformation despite its crucial role in safeguarding election infrastructure. Top News · Nov 2, 2024
Cyber attack crashes city council website with other UK authorities targeted Portsmouth City Council said it had been hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack by a group named NoName057(16). Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024
Privacy apathy is real – and you probably have it We all know what steps to take to be safe online – so why aren't we? Tom’s Guide · Nov 2, 2024
Tories warned by watchdog over ‘tax calculator’ that appeared to collect voter data The ICO has written to the party after a complaint was made about an online tax calculator tool that also appeared to collect voter data The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024
Fake US Election Video Signals Sprawling Russian Disinformation Ops American intelligence officials on Friday blamed Russia for a fake video of a Haitian immigrant claiming to have voted multiple times, the latest in a series of disinformation campaigns in the final stretch of the US election. International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024
Colorado Increases Election Security Measures After Partial Password Leak Colorado officials swiftly address concerns over partial password leak in voting machines, ensuring election security and fair vote counting. Top News · Oct 31, 2024
Hackers target SonicWall VPNs to spread ransomware Over 30 different organizations have been breached via a SonicWall vulnerability. Tom’s Guide · Oct 31, 2024
Microsoft will charge Windows 10 users $30 per year for security updates Microsoft offers consumers an option to keep using Windows 10 with security updates after support expires: an Extended Security Updates subscription for $30 per year. Tom’s Hardware · Oct 31, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024 Canadian spy agency says India using cyber tech to target ‘dissidents living abroad’ Ottawa previously accused top Indian minister Amit Shah of sanctioning attacks on Sikh separatists in Canada
Tom’s Guide · Oct 30, 2024 This nasty Android trojan is hijacking calls to your bank and sending them to hackers — how to stay safe The FakeCall banking trojan is back with new capabilities and now it can redirect calls to your bank directly to hackers to steal your financial info.
StockNews.com · Oct 30, 2024 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Defending Against Digital Threats The demand for cybersecurity solutions is rising as digital threats and sophisticated cyberattacks continue to escalate. Therefore, it might be wise to keep track of cybersecurity stocks, CrowdStrike (CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), and Fortinet (FTNT), as they offer innovative solutions presenting further growth opportunities. Continue reading.
Tom’s Guide · Oct 30, 2024 Americans lost over $12B to cybercrime in 2023 – here's how to stay safe Americans lost billions of dollars to cybercrime in 2023. We detail how you can protect yourself against online criminals
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 Minister stresses online safety moves after ‘appalling’ catfish predator jailed Alexander McCartney, 26, admitted 185 charges involving 70 children.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024 Colorado accidently put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure The Colorado Secretary of State's office says voting system passwords were mistakenly put on the department's public-facing website
International Business Times · Oct 29, 2024 Global Police Shut Down Malware Group 'Targeting Millions' A global police operation shut down the servers of one of the world's largest malware platforms that targeted millions of victims, the EU's judicial arm said on Tuesday.
Dynamite News · Oct 29, 2024 No breakthrough yet into hoax call threats to Indian airlines Efforts and analysis of security agencies to trace preparators of hoax call threats have fallen flat. Read further on Dynamite News:
Tom’s Hardware · Oct 27, 2024 German MPs and their staff fail simple phishing attack test The Bundestag conducted a secret test to see whether its MPs and their staff members would be able to recognize a phishing attack.
Top News · Oct 27, 2024 Foreign Adversaries Increase Efforts To Meddle In US Election Russia, China, and Iran intensify election interference through disinformation and cyberespionage. U.S. strengthens defense measures.
Tom’s Guide · Oct 26, 2024 100 million people hit in largest healthcare data breach in history — medical info, SSNs and more Federal legislators have confirmed February's UnitedHealth data breach exposed the medical and personal data of a third of all Americans.