The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Windows 11 just got a big upgrade to protect you from phishing attacks — here’s how it works

Microsoft will now warn you about the dangers of password reuse when you copy and paste your Windows password into a document or on a webpage.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 24, 2023

Home affairs cyber survey exposed personal data of participating firms

Shadow minister says leak of ‘sensitive’ information after research into the Optus and Medibank hacks was ‘deeply ironic’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023

CERT-In cautions Internet users against Ransomware 'Akira' attack

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said the ransomware group is “known to access victim environments via VPN services, particularly where users have not enabled multi-factor authentication.”

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Pioneering hacker Kevin Mitnick, FBI-wanted felon turned security guru, dead at 59

Kevin Mitnick, whose pioneering antics tricking employees in the 1980s and 1990s into helping him steal software and services from big phone and tech companies made him the most celebrated U.S. hacker, has died at age 59

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

6 million reasons why Netflix's password crackdown is here to stay

Netflix gained millions of new subscribers amid its US password crackdown

T3 · Jul 20, 2023

Explained | What to expect from the Monsoon Session of Parliament?

The Narendra Modi-led government is set to introduce 21 new Bills in the Monsoon Session which begins on July 5. Read The Hindu explainer on the old and new Bills that are likely to be taken up and the issues which are set to rock Parliament yet again.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

TikTok received more requests to remove child bullying posts than any other social platform in Australia

eSafety commissioner received 795 requests to remove alleged bullying of children from various social media platforms in past 18 months, with 309 from TikTok

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

FBI issues new warning over tech support scams — how to stay safe

Tech support scams are nothing new but the cybercriminals behind them are now employing a new tactic that makes it much harder to recover stolen funds.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 19, 2023

Brother could have hurt his hands on night of Amber Gibson’s death, court told

Connor Gibson is accused of murdering his sister on November 26 2021.

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Farage joins explosion in people using subject access requests

SARs from employees have become standard in work disputes and are increasingly used by public figures

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023