The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Jon Boutcher confirmed as interim chief constable of the PSNI

The PSNI vacancy arose following the resignation of Simon Byrne following a number of controversies.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Israel-Hamas war likely to result in increased cyber-attacks, Australia told

Cybersecurity organisation CyberCX says groups previously focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are refocusing on Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

‌Hamas-Aligned Cyber Group Takes Credit For Threatened Tel Aviv Airport Attack‌

‌A secret web war is underway between Israel and its Iran-backed foes, which could shut down airports and tank Israeli start-ups.‌

Zenger · Oct 10, 2023

South Africa’s surveillance law is changing but citizens’ privacy is still at risk

In a ringing judgment for the right to privacy, the South African Constitutional Court declared sections of the country’s main communication surveillance law unconstitutional in February 2021.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2023

India’s first law enforcement Chief Information Security Officers’ council launched in Hyderabad

India's first CISO council launched in Hyderabad to tackle cyber security threats. The council, a PPP model, will partner with public and private institutions to protect against cyber crime. It will work with IT dept., CoEs, start-ups, ethical hackers, and more. Cyber crime cases have risen 300% in the last…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Territorial Army recruits Chinese language interpreters

Territorial Army inducts Chinese language interpreters, plans to recruit cyber experts, convert regular units to TA battalions.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

CID SIT raids residences, offices of four former CCB officials in bitcoin case

SIT raids nine places in Bengaluru, arrests four police officials & two people for fabricating documents & accessing e-wallets of prime accused. Raids also conducted at offices of cyber security experts. Two more arrested in e-procurement website hacking case; total arrests 21. Probe reveals accused took Sriki into custody for…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

U.S., India to work closely in fighting synthetic drug menace: State Department official

U.S. launches global coalition to fight synthetic drug menace. Robert Leventhal, Chief of Division of Global Policy and Programs Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. State Department, visits Kochi to deliver a talk. Coalition focuses on manufacturing, trafficking, data production, public health. U.S. to work closely with…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

‘Cyber terrorist’ who hid data on James Bond-style cufflink refused parole

Samata Ullah, then 34, created an online hub of information for terrorists all over the world.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Data breach at MGM Resorts expected to cost casino giant $100 million

The data breach that MGM Resorts is calling a cyberattack is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023