The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

The US is considering a nationwide TikTok ban over Chinese spying concerns. Could Australia follow suit?

Multiple governments have already pursued similar bans, citing espionage fears. Could Australia be next?

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Arm of global cyber security firm NCC Group valued at £240m as sell-off tipped

NCC Group revealed plans to cut 7% of its workforce recently

Birmingham Post · Mar 1, 2023

US spy agency girds for fight over warrantless surveillance

WASHINGTON — Senior Biden administration officials urged Congress to renew a warrantless surveillance program that expires later this year, calling it a “key intelligence authority.”

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

Companies hooked by phishing attacks sky rockets

A new report has revealed a 60 per cent increase in companies suffering financial losses from phishing attacks.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

US officials make case for renewal of surveillance powers

Biden administration officials are urging Congress to renew a surveillance program that the U.S. government has long seen as vital in countering overseas threats of terrorism, cyberattacks and espionage operations

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

US Marshals Service struck by ‘major’ ransomware attack

Hack discovered on 17 February and reported to Justice Department

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Ransomware attack on US Marshals compromises sensitive information

Federal agency best known for tracking down fugitives suffered security breach on 17 February

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2023

Ransomware threat surges as Brits suffer millions of attacks in 2022

A string of UK companies have already fallen victim to major cyber-attacks since the start of the year

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023

Danish parliament urges to remove TikTok over cybersecurity

Denmark parliament has urged lawmakers and employees with the 179-member assembly to against having TikTok on phones as a cybersecurity measure

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Hackers prompt fake air-strike alerts in Russia

MOSCOW: A hacking attack caused some Russian broadcasters to put out a false warning on Tuesday urging people to take shelter from an incoming missile attack, the emergencies ministry said.

Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2023