The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Ofcom lays out first plans to enforce new online safety rules

The new online safety regulator has published its first draft codes of practice around stopping illegal content spreading online.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

MyGov to use face or fingerprint recognition instead of passwords in bid to fight scams

Announcement of change to Australians’ accounts from 2024 comes amid concern over ‘scam-in-a-box kits’ being sold on dark web

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023

Madras High Court dismisses plea to restrain police from detaining Amar Prasad of BJP under Goondas Act

Justice G. Jayachandran dismissed the petition as premature after recording the statement of State Public Prosecutor (SPP) Hasan Mohamed Jinnah that as of now the Tambaram police had no proposal to detain the petitioner’s husband under any preventive detention law.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Experts call for a robust cybersecurity strategy for Vizhinjam seaport

Vizhinjam Seaport needs proactive cybersecurity measures to protect from physical and cyber threats. Seminar organised by University of Kerala discussed threats and opportunities associated with port sector. Blue economy has immense possibilities for Kerala, with 66% of land close to sea and two major ports. Capacity building of fishing community…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Over 100 vulnerabilities found in Microsoft 365 as SketchUp is added

An emerging report by a cybersecurity firm has uncovered over a hundred vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365 following the recent addition of SketchUp.

Windows Central · Nov 7, 2023

Photojournalist booked in Rajasthan over ‘edited’ Modi video, ‘spreading propaganda’

Rajasthan’s cyber cell has booked a photojournalist following the BJP state unit’s IT team’s complaint over an alleged “edited” video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he posted on social media.  

Newslaundry · Nov 6, 2023

Privacy watchdog apologises to former NatWest boss over claim she broke data protection rules

Dame Alison admitted she talked with a BBC reporter about Mr Farage’s relationship with Coutts - a NatWest subsidiary

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

ICO apologises to ex-NatWest chief over claim she broke privacy law on Farage

Watchdog says it was ‘incorrect’ to suggest Alison Rose breached law by discussing ex-Ukip leader’s banking with journalist

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023

Morrison says world should not get ‘suckered into’ Gaza ceasefire – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023

'Active' cyber insurers to combat scourge of ransomware

A cyber insurer is bringing its products to Australia in a strategic partnership with Allianz as companies demand better protection from "countless" attacks.

AAP · Nov 5, 2023