The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

FBI shuts down the websites, servers behind prolific ransomware gang Hive

The U.S. government estimates that Hive has targeted more than 1,500 companies in over 80 countries.

Axios · Jan 26, 2023

Bristol Planet Ice cyber attack sees thousands of customers’ details stolen

Warning to customers to treat any further emails about the breach as suspicious and do not reply

Bristol Post · Jan 26, 2023

Expert shares reason why you shouldn't turn off WiFi routers to save money on bills

Broadband users hoping to secure a reliable internet connection should be aware of this simple advice on WiFi routers, ahead of energy costs increasing further.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2023

Australians urged to be vigilant against continued cyber attacks from Iran's regime

Iran's Revolutionary Guard-affiliated actors have launched targeted cyber attacks on Australian organisations, aiming to use the data obtained for extortion, a report tabled in parliament shows.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Apple update for older phones could signal serious security alert

Update now, especially if you have an older Apple device.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023

Cynthia M. Allen: Texas is restricting harmful social media on college campuses, but why stop at TikTok?

One appropriate response to this month's move by the University of Texas at Austin, the University of North Texas, and other state schools’ decisions to ban TikTok from their wired and Wi-Fi networks might be: “big woo.”

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

The Beginning of the End for Ransomware?

Episode 439 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason · Jan 24, 2023

Metaverse, 5G adoption likely to increase threats

A surge in 5G, cloud and metaverse adoption is likely to open the door to more disruptive threats from cybercriminals this year, says cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks.

Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2023

GOP senator's campaign says cybercriminals stole $690,000

A spokesman said the campaign is “pursuing all avenues available to recover the money” and that the FBI has opened an investigation.

Axios · Jan 21, 2023

Phone users warned over malicious apps

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has urged iPhone Operating System (iOS) and Android phone users to look out for some 200 malicious applications and delete them from their devices if found.

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2023