Chinese Hackers Target Trump, Vance Phones: Report The exact nature of the breach remains unclear, including what specific access, if any, the hackers were able to achieve International Business Times · Oct 26, 2024
Chinese believed to have targeted Trump’s and Vance’s phones in US telecommunications breach Trump campaign immediately blamed Biden White House and Kamala Harris for Chinese government-linked hack The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2024
Tor Project releases Tor Browser 14.0 – what you need to know Tor Browser 14.0 has been released. Discover what is new, what you need to know and how it differs from a VPN. Tom’s Guide · Oct 25, 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's 2024 Pay Reaches $79M, Up 63% YOY The increase is worth more than $30 million, marking a significant increase to $79.1 million from $48.5 million in the year before, as per a proxy filing. International Business Times · Oct 25, 2024
800,000 people just had their full names, SSNs and more exposed in massive insurance admin company data breach The insurance administrative services company Landmark Admin fell victim to a cyberattack that allowed hackers to gain access to loads of sensitive personal information. Tom’s Guide · Oct 25, 2024
New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says The Molly Rose Foundation has called Ofcom’s current approach to enforcing the online safety laws ‘risk averse’. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election website The Georgia secretary of state's office said it acted quickly earlier this month to thwart an attempt to flood the state’s absentee voter portal in an apparent attempt to crash the site The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Ireland Fines LinkedIn 310 Mn Euros Over EU Data Breach An Irish regulator helping to police European Union data privacy said Thursday it had fined professional networking platform LinkedIn 310 million euros ($335 million) over breaching users' personal data for targeted advertising. International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024
TfL cyber attack: applications for new Zip cards and 60+ Oyster cards to reopen 'shortly' Expired child and student Zip cards can continue to be used until the end of the year Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
LinkedIn fined 310 million euros by Data Protection Commission The inquiry was launched by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, in its role as the lead supervisory authority for LinkedIn. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Cyber attacks affect business reputation as well as finances, says insurer An annual report from Hiscox found that as the number of cyber incidents on businesses increase, so do challenges around attracting customers. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive on their work computers due to potential security risks The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Sellafield cleanup cost rises to £136bn amid tensions with Treasury National Audit Office questions value for money as predicted bill for decommissioning increases by £21bn The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Public urged to be vigilant online while abroad during half term Virgin Media O2 has issued new cybersecurity advice around using unfamiliar wifi networks when overseas. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024 Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says Watchdog issues warning over misinformation after trouble that flared following killing of three girls on Merseyside
StockNews.com · Oct 22, 2024 3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy as Digital Threats Multiply The recent rise in data breaches emphasizes the demand for strong protection, presenting an opportune moment for investors to explore fundamentally solid cybersecurity stocks like Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), Trend Micro (TMICY), and Radware (RDWR). Read on for more details.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2024 Is FM WhatsApp Safe? Insights into Its Use and Distribution FM WhatsApp, a modified version of the widely-used WhatsApp messaging application, has gained popularity among users seeking features not available in the official app. With enhanced customization options, privacy features, and increased limits on ...
Salon · Oct 21, 2024 The cybersecurity kit your kids need Digital literacy lessons can begin as early as preschool and foster responsible online citizenship
Tom’s Hardware · Oct 21, 2024 Bitdefender and Trend Micro security software patched after multiple critical vulnerabilities exposed Bitdefender and Trend Micro security software have both patched some major security issues this week.
International Business Times UK · Oct 21, 2024 US Company Accidentally Hires North Korean For Remote Work, Gets Blackmailed When They Try To Fire Him A US company accidentally hired a North Korean remote IT worker who stole sensitive data and attempted to extort the company after being fired.
Tom’s Hardware · Oct 19, 2024 Western Digital loses over $310 million lawsuit for patent infringement — data security patent used in PCMCIA and Compact Flash cards Western Digital lost a $315.7 million lawsuit over PCMCIA and Compact Flash patents infringed by Ultrastar, My Book, and My Passport products.
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2024 OPINION - Nuclear fusion could be the future of energy, but it needs protection from foul players Matthew Griffin is the Founder and Futurist in Chief of the 311 Institute, an innovation advisory firm. He argues nuclear fusion is vital to the energy transition – but needs protecting from our adversaries.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams
Bored Panda · Oct 18, 2024 California Faces Cybercrime Epidemic, Ranked Worst For Kids’ Online Safety In 2024 "43% of kids are victims." A study revealed that California has become the state with the highest number of cybercrimes aimed at children in 2024. The post California Faces Cybercrime Epidemic, Ranked Worst For Kids’ Online Safety In 2024 first appeared on Bored Panda.
Tom’s Guide · Oct 18, 2024 Hackers are using fake Google Meet errors to infect PCs and Macs with malware — don’t fall for this The latest ClickFix campaign uses fake Google Meet pages and pop messages-up to infect vulnerable PCs and Macs with info-stealing malware.