A Flashback On The Two-Year Clause How an obscure clause made me realize my future was in academia. Reason · Apr 17
Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand ‘shameful’ Palantir NHS contract be scrapped Spy-tech company and founder Peter Thiel should ‘have their hands ripped off our NHS’, say MPs The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Booking.com Data Breach Exposes Customer Information, Fuels Scam Concerns A data breach at Booking.com has exposed customer reservation details, enabling scammers to impersonate hotels and request payments, raising concerns about travel data security. International Business Times UK · Apr 16
Android Users Alert: Scam Pop-Ups Posing as Google Are Targeting Older Adults We’ve all seen them. Pop-up warnings on your phone. For Android users, it is happening more often, and the message may claim that your “Google... Saving Advice · Apr 15
Gianna Maldonado on Cloud Breaches in Wealth Management: Why Security Must Be Broken Before It Can Be Trusted Patterns within the wealth management sector, in Maldonado's view, contribute to recurring vulnerabilities. She notes a surge in fintech innovation, where financial professionals build technology platforms that may not yet meet security or compliance expectations. International Business Times · Apr 15
Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure The Swedish government says a pro-Russian actor was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant in western Sweden last year The Independent UK · Apr 15
Elon Musk '$5,000 IRS Refund' Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account And Steal Your Identity — How The Scam Works Beware of a new phishing scam promising a $5,000 tax refund linked to Elon Musk, which could drain your bank account and steal your identity. International Business Times UK · Apr 15
A Quiet Outperformer With a Catastrophe Caveat Axis Capital stock shows strong underwriting and specialty insurance growth, but investors must weigh catastrophe risk and competitive pressures when investing. MarketBeat · Apr 14
10 Shocking Risks Women Face Every Day (And How to Stay Safe) Every day, women navigate a world that can feel unpredictable and, at times, unsafe. From subtle threats to more visible dangers, these risks often go unnoticed or unspoken. While it’s impossible to eliminate every hazard, awareness can be a powerful tool for protection. Understanding common risks and knowing how to… Budget and the Bees · Apr 14
Why Businesses Keep Getting Blindsided Despite Following Best Practices and the Costly Mistakes Leaders Repeat Every Time Cowan notes that most response actions can be embedded into a board-approved plan, enabling teams to act immediately with predefined authorities when a disruption occurs. International Business Times · Apr 14
DHS Forces Staff to Return to Work Without Pay As Shutdown Continues The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed staff back to duty despite an ongoing funding lapse. A leaked memo reveals that FEMA and CISA employees must report in person or face disciplinary action. International Business Times UK · Apr 14
Booking.com confirms massive data breach that could impact millions of travelers — how to stay safe The travel site Booking.com has been impacted by a data breach that affects an undisclosed number of customers. Tom’s Guide · Apr 13
Hacker group threatens to release Grand Theft Auto VI data in Rockstar Games attack The group named ShinyHunters have accessed a third party server and have given the company a deadline of 14 April to enter ransom negotiations The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Booking.com warns customers of hack that exposed their data Undisclosed number of names and contact and reservation details accessed in latest cybercrime attempt The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13 Susan Coyle to be first woman to lead Australian army in ‘deeply historic moment’ Appointment part of senior defence changes as navy chief Mark Hammond promoted to chief of defence force
Clever Dude · Apr 12 Why Your Smart Doorbell Could Be Telling Thieves Exactly When You Leave the House Security experts are sounding the alarm after a new wave of reports revealed that some smart doorbells may be doing more than just protecting homes—they may be quietly broadcasting patterns that criminals can exploit. These devices promise convenience, peace of mind, and a watchful eye at the front door, but…
The Guardian - US · Apr 12 The United States is destroying itself The daily news can’t adequately convey the administration’s sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment
International Business Times UK · Apr 10 Prince Harry Sued by AIDS Charity He Co-Founded in Africa 2 Years After Resignation Prince Harry is embroiled in a legal battle with Sentebale, the charity he co-founded, over defamation claims. Discover the details of this unprecedented lawsuit.
Fortune · Apr 10 First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers’ next target is likely ‘low-hanging fruit’ in water, energy, and tourism, experts say While the attacks have little effect on military outcomes, disruption is the point, said CSIS senior fellow Nikita Shah.
International Business Times · Apr 10 Jan Lane's Case for an AI-Led Cybersecurity Reckoning Studies show that the average cost of a breach rose to $4.4 million, which Lane believes marks a sharp increase that reflects a widening gap between investment and outcome.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 10 HWMonitor and CPU-Z developer CPUID breached by unknown attackers — cyberattack forced users to download malware instead of valid apps for six hours Unknown attackers compromised the CPUID website, redirecting users to malware laden versions of popular tools.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 10 US cybersecurity agency issues an urgent alert as Iranian hackers attack critical infrastructure — CISA guidance warns organizations to immediately shield certain programmable logic controllers from the internet to thwart future attacks The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, in conjunction with the FBI and NSA, have issued an alert that Iranian-affiliated cyber attacks are threatening critical infrastructure, exploiting programmable logic controllers made by Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley to gain access.
International Business Times UK · Apr 10 NSA Warning: Attackers Targeting Home Networks—Why You Should Reboot Your Internet Router Now NSA issues urgent warning on home network attacks, advising router reboots, password changes, and firmware updates to prevent breaches.
Tom’s Guide · Apr 9 ‘Don’t be a victim!’ NSA warns to reboot your router right now The NSA wants U.S. citizens to reboot their router to help avoid attacks from malicious actors.
Clever Dude · Apr 9 5 Surprising Ways Your Smart Devices Could Be Spying On You What if the biggest privacy risk in your life sat quietly on your nightstand, waited patiently in your living room, and traveled everywhere in your pocket? That idea may sound dramatic, but modern smart devices collect an incredible amount of data every single day. Phones, speakers, TVs, and even appliances…