France bans ‘recreational’ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram France joins a growing list of states that say TikTok lacks sufficient levels of cybersecurity and data protection. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2023
How to spot a scam email: five tell-tale signs to look out for Cybersecurity expert reveals how to spot a phishing expedition in your in-box – including 'failed online order delivery' Wales Online · Mar 25, 2023
Police reject rules changes that would have kept names of suspects secret Crime reporters had warned the changes could usher in a “new chilling era of secret justice" Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2023
Do not expect privacy if charged with a crime, says police standards body College of Policing statement comes after ICO proposes forces across England and Wales no longer ‘should’ name those charged The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
Police reject rules changes which would have kept names of suspects secret Media bosses had raised concerns over proposed changes to the College of Policing guidance. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Hackers are stealing Gmail messages — delete this extension right now A North Korean hacker group is using a malicious extension to read Gmail messages and infect Android smartphones with malware. Tom’s Guide · Mar 24, 2023
Graham Dwyer fails in bid to overturn conviction for murder of Elaine O'Hara Mr Justice Birmingham said: "In this case we are satisfied that the admission of limited call data evidence could not give rise to a miscarriage of justice" Dublin Live · Mar 24, 2023
France bans TikTok, WhatsApp, Netflix from state employees' phones The French government on Friday banned the installation and use of "recreational" applications including the Chinese social network TikTok and the American streaming platform Netflix on the work phones of the country's 2.5 million state civil servants. Radio France Internationale · Mar 24, 2023
Kaspersky chief details key cyberthreats Professional targeted attacks, including on industrial and critical infrastructure, are global cyberthreat trends, while the use of operational technology (OT) in Thailand needs to be more secure in this connected world, said Eugene Kaspersky, chief executive of global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2023
Four arrests over $1.7m cybercrime laundering operation The accused face charges relating to laundering proceeds from more than 15 sophisticated cybercrime attacks targeting businesses and Facebook Marketplace users. The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023
AFP arrest four Australians over allegedly laundering profits of cybercrime Federal police arrest four members of an alleged cybercriminal syndicate which allegedly stole more than $1.7 million from Australian and overseas victims. ABC News · Mar 24, 2023
Over 50s warned about latest WhatsApp 'family emergency' scam Most of the victims so far, have been over 50 years old Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2023
Rio Tinto memo says staff data might have been hacked Personal data of Rio Tinto Ltd's former and current Australian employees might have been stolen by a cybercriminal group, a staff memo seen by Reuters The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023
Can we ever achieve cyber security buy-in? If you ask IT professionals what their top concerns are, security will certainly be among the top five. Whether it’s preventing ransomware attacks, regular patch management or trying to ensure users don’t click risky links, cyber threats are always lurking in the background ready to cause a crisis. While the… IT Pro · Mar 23, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023 Scottish Government bans TikTok from staff phones – as Westminster blocks it outright THE Scottish Government has banned the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from its official devices, as the UK parliament moves to block it from…
Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023 TikTok to be blocked from ‘all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network’ Parliament is blocking TikTok from its devices and networks in the latest ban imposed on the Chinese-owned social media app over security concerns.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 23, 2023 New Nexus Android trojan targets 450 financial apps — and is taking over bank accounts The Nexus banking trojan is still in development but it has already gained several new features that make it even better at stealing money and passwords.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023 TikTok to be banned from UK parliamentary devices Move follows UK government’s decision to ban Chinese-owned video-sharing app
IT Pro · Mar 23, 2023 North Korean hackers plot Gmail theft attacks via Chrome extension South Korea and Germany have released a joint cyber security advisory warning that North Korean hackers are trying to steal Gmail emails through a malicious Chrome extension. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of the Republic of Korea and the German Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (BfV) have warned that Kimsuky, a group…
The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023 Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for the federal government to ban the Chinese-owned video social media app and reports that the Biden administration is pushing for the company’s sale.
IT Pro · Mar 23, 2023 Ivanti bolsters global channel team with double leadership appointment Automation platform provider Ivanti has announced the appointments of Steve Marconi as its new VP of partner sales for the Americas, and Dean Beaver as VP of global strategic alliances. The two roles form part of the company’s new global channels and alliances leadership team, which has been set up…
Dublin Live · Mar 23, 2023 TikTok could be banned on Irish politicians' phones over security fears The social media app is already extremely popular with some politicians as they attempt to connect with the younger generations
Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023 The spy law that Big Tech wants to limit Top tech companies are mounting a push to limit how U.S. intelligence agencies collect and view texts, emails and other information about their users, especially American citizens.
IT Pro · Mar 23, 2023 Nine ways small businesses can reduce IT costs The economy has been in turbulence for many months, and a combination of global conditions and domestic policies will have extended these conditions well into 2023 and likely beyond. Although it’s looking less likely the UK will suffer a technical recession this year, the economy is still set to contract.…
Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023 Suspected murderers and rapists could have names withheld from public under new guidance The draft advice tells police forces that defendants “can be named”, rather than current guidelines saying they “should be named” unless in exceptional circumstances