The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Ransomware payments nearly double in one year

British cybersecurity firm also finds UK ransom payments even higher than global average

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

Roku adds budget DIY home security system to expand its smart home offerings

The kit includes a hub with a siren, a keypad, and three sensors. Professional monitoring starts at $10/month.

Tom’s Guide · May 10, 2023

Twitter’s Direct Messages are now encrypted — but there’s a catch

Currently, encryption only works between two verified accounts

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Everyone with a TV put on 'red alert'

There have been over 3,400 reports of TV scams in just two weeks

Liverpool Echo · May 10, 2023

Western Digital Online Store Still Closed After March Cyber Attack

The Western Digital online store is still closed and planned to reopen about 6 weeks after the March cyber attack.

Tom’s Hardware · May 9, 2023

FBI says it has sabotaged hacking tool created by elite Russian spies

The FBI has sabotaged a suite of malicious software used by elite Russian spies, U.S. authorities said on Tuesday, providing a glimpse of the digital tug-of-war between two cyber superpowers.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

Vile Edinburgh man uploaded illegal videos while staying in a flat share

Salvatore Di Pietro, 48, was caught after cops learned he was using his social media account to store depraved images.

Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2023

Scots pervert uploaded sick haul of child abuse videos to Facebook

Salvatore Di Pietro, 48, was caught after cops learned he was using his social media account to store depraved images.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Outdated IT systems threaten UK food security and air quality, say MPs

Some systems at Defra are so old they have no protection from cyber-attacks, says public accounts committee

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

WhatsApp considering leaving the UK over Online Safety Bill privacy concerns

New proposed UK and EU rules would require tech giants to view and pass information about your private messages and photos to the police and government, under the guise of detecting child abuse content

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023