Who is behind the latest wave of UK ransomware attacks? Greater Manchester police becomes latest entity to fall victim to this kind of hack The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023
Imagine making shadowy data brokers erase your personal info. Californians may soon live the dream California, which already has some of the strongest digital privacy laws in the U.S., is on the verge of handing consumers a major new tool to combat the sale and secret use of personal information they may never have agreed to share The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Zoom Video Communications (ZM), Riot Blockchain (RIOT) or NetScout Systems (NTCT): Which Is the Better Tech Stock? As software-as-a-service and cloud-based solutions become more popular, the demand for tech services is rising. Therefore, let's find out which of the tech stocks amongst Zoom Video Communications (ZM), NetScout Systems (NTCT), and Riot Platforms (RIOT) is the better buy overall. Read more. StockNews.com · Sep 14, 2023
Greater Manchester police officers’ data hacked in cyber-attack Details of thousands of officers may have been taken in ransomware attack on third-party supplier The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023
Dining across the divide: ‘She spoke a great deal and I said very little. I’m aware that wasn’t the plan’ They differed on immigration, climate and Brexit – though one did seem to be doing most of the talking The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023
Home affairs minister’s chief of staff takes job with arms manufacturer Thales, Senate told Greens senator David Shoebridge criticises move during parliamentary debate on transparency around lobbying The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023
Transfer of personal data under U.N. treaty will be according to native laws India: Suggests transfer of personal data under UN Cyber Crime Convention in accordance w/ domestic laws, not other int'l laws; Act enacted in Aug; Union Home Ministry reviewed draft; Convention expected to be ratified in 2024; India asked for deletion of clause encouraging state parties to establish bilateral/multilateral arrangements. The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
Opposition submits list of 16 domain experts to be called by panel examining new criminal laws Opposition submits list of 16 experts to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs examining Bills to replace criminal laws; panel to consider Supreme Court/High Court judges, legal scholars, prison officials, reform activists, ethnic/religious leaders, cyber crime experts. The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023
Twitter chaos after Elon Musk takeover may have violated privacy order, DoJ alleges US Department of Justice questions compliance with FTC order on data security and privacy practices The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023
Shortage of cyber-security experts ‘should send chill down Government’s spine’ The civil service has fewer than half the number of data and technology professionals it needs, MPs have said. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Britain’s military networks hit by six million cyber attacks in ‘shadow war’ The attacks were sustained amidst conflict in Europe and confrontation in the Far East The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Mandatory Cyber Security course for Degree students launched in Telangana Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has launched a mandatory four-credit cyber security course for all degree students, including BSc, BCom, BA and BBA. The course focuses on creating awareness and equipping students with tools to protect themselves in cyberspace. It comprises five modules and assessment is done through… The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023
Former Lioness and reality TV stars to join No 10 meeting on online safety The event in Downing Street will see celebrities discuss online abuse as the Online Safety Bill returns to the Commons. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Tamil Nadu police website hacked by cyber criminals Tamil Nadu police website hacked by cyber criminals The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023 First Minister says security threat being taken 'seriously' amid China spy row HUMZA Yousaf has said Scottish ministers are taking the issue of China’s influence in Scotland “seriously” amid the arrest of a parliamentary…
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Alleged Chinese security threat taken ‘seriously’ amid arrest – First Minister Humza Yousaf reassured the public that appropriate mitigations have been in place for years.
StockNews.com · Sep 8, 2023 3 Safe Software Stocks to Secure Your Portfolio With In today's increasingly digital world, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount, leading to significant prospects for the cybersecurity industry. Against this scenario, investors could secure their portfolio with software stocks like Fortinet (FTNT), Tenable Holdings (TENB), and Trend Micro (TMICY). Read on….
The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2023 Washington DC-based group targeted in apparent Pegasus hack Citizen Lab discovers alleged attack using ‘zero-click exploit’ on individual employed by DC organization
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Policing ‘goes on as normal’ despite controversies, says senior PSNI officer Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said officers are continuing to do the work they are passionate about.
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Proton Mail CEO: An Online Safety Bill that doesn’t protect encryption is a paradox City Voices: There are many pragmatic reasons why undermining encryption would be disastrous
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Three jailed over £2m counterfeit drug operation on dark web Three men have been jailed after the Met busted a £2m dark web counterfeit drugs operation.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Police Federation stands by vote of no confidence in Deputy Chief Constable The chair and vice chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board said they did not endorse commentary around confidence in senior PSNI officers.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Selection process for new PSNI chief constable to complete in November Northern Ireland Policing Board chair Deirdre Toner said the recruitment process has started following the resignation of Simon Byrne last week.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 UK data watchdog to review period and fertility apps amid security concerns Move announced after ICO research found half of women using the tracking apps had concerns over how their data was being used
Zenger · Sep 7, 2023 Child Safety Or Privacy? UK Holds Firm On Online Safety Bill Amid Big Tech Backlash By July 2023, Apple threatened to withdraw iMessage and FaceTime from the U.K. market if the bill became law.