The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Australia’s new chief cyber spy inherits a massive $10 billion war chest – and an urgent mission

The selection of Abigail Bradshaw as the new head of Australia’s cyber spy agency, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), sends a strong message.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

What is Telegram and why has its founder Pavel Durov been arrested?

Russian-born tech entrepreneur is being held in relation to a cybercrime investigation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Hackers can steal your credit card details in the real world — how to stay safe

From credit card skimmers to POS malware, there are plenty of ways hackers can steal your credit card data in the real world.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 26, 2024

Welsh Cycling victims of £57k cyber fraud scam in 2023

Beicio Cymru were not covered by insurance for loss

Cycling Weekly · Aug 22, 2024

Pakistani man to remain in officers' custody over misinformation that sparked rioting in the U.K

Officials in Pakistan say a court has allowed investigators to question a man in their custody for four more days about his role in spreading misinformation that sparked widespread rioting in the U.K. earlier this month

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Victims including some involved in domestic violence matters have had their addresses forwarded to offenders after a police data glitch.

AAP · Aug 22, 2024

How can children be protected from online sextortion fraud?

Criminals are tricking young people into sending intimate images, then demanding money. Experts explain how to deal with these attacks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

National Crime Agency threatens extraditions over rise in sextortion cases

Exclusive: Agency says foreign gangs not safe from prosecution in UK and plans new recording label to track extent of the crime

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024

Pakistan authorities charge man with cyber terrorism over misinformation that sparked riots in UK

Authorities in Pakistan have arrested and charged a man with cyber terrorism for his alleged role in spreading misinformation that led to widespread rioting in the U.K. earlier this month

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

Pakistani man faces cyber-terror charge over false posts linked to UK riots

The man is accused of claiming that a Muslim asylum seeker was suspected of a knife attack that killed three girls.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024