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Internet users advised to change passwords after 16bn logins exposed

Hacked credentials could give cybercriminals access to Facebook, Meta and Google accounts among others

The Guardian - UK

Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say

Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving cybercriminals “unprecedented access” to accounts consumers use each day

The Independent UK

WhatsApp introduces ads – and we need to re-evaluate its privacy credentials

Metadata collection and the introduction of in-app ads signals the end of WhatsApp's privacy credentials. What has been done and what are the alternatives?

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Aflac finds suspicious activity on US network that may impact Social Security numbers, other data

Aflac says that it has identified suspicious activity on its network in the U.S. that may impact Social Security numbers and other personal information, calling the incident part of a cybercrime campaign against the insurance industry

The Independent UK

16 billion accounts suffer "the largest data breach" — Google, Facebook, Telegram, and more are susceptible to malicious attacks

A research team uncovered the data breach, which included login credentials from major platforms like Apple, GitHub, and various government services.

Windows Central

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

The new policy came into effect on Friday.

Evening Standard

Was my password leaked? Find out about Google, Facebook, and Apple breach

The breach is thought to have been carried out by several digital bad actors.

Evening Standard

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Apple, Facebook, Google Involved In 16 Billion Password Leak - What It Could Mean

Over 16 billion stolen passwords leaked online, impacting Apple, Google, Facebook users. Experts urge immediate action as malware-driven breach unfolds.

International Business Times UK

16 billion passwords from Apple, Facebook, Google and more leaked. Why has no one heard of it?

The leak exposed 16 billion login credentials and passwords, according to a researchers.

The Independent UK

16 billion accounts exposed in one of the largest data breaches in history — enormous data haul holds two accounts for every human alive

A collection of entirely new data leak datasets has been uncovered by security researchers, exposing 16 billion new records to the public. The data was sourced from around the world, with breaches on this scale easily contributing to massive future attacks.

Tom’s Hardware

Police arrest man accused of pressuring US teen to kill himself online

The man is suspected of committing 120 crimes against eight victims, ages 11 to 15

The Independent UK

Scottish council says 'cyberattack' behind major drop in council tax collection

A Scottish council has said a "cyberattack" is behind a major drop in the authority's council tax collection rate in 2024/25

The National (Scotland)

What to do if your mobile phone account is hacked or number stolen

Act swiftly and these steps could help mitigate the damage from a sim-swap scam and prevent it happening again

The Guardian - UK

Spy ships, cyber-attacks and shadow fleets: the crack security team braced for trouble at sea

As international tensions mount and hackers grow more sophisticated and audacious, the Nordic Maritime Cyber Resilience Centre is constantly monitoring the global threat of war, terror and piracy

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Evening Standard

DNA testing firm 23andMe fined £2.31m for ‘serious security failings’

A cyber attack on the genetic testing firm saw personal information of 155,592 UK residents accessed in a major cyber attack in 2023.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish minister rules out cyber-attack as cause of April blackout, after expert report

System failure caused by network’s inability to control grid voltage said to be behind outage in Spain and Portugal

The Guardian - UK

Makers of air fryers and smart speakers told to respect users’ right to privacy

Information Commissioner’s Office takes action as people report feeling powerless over data gathering at home

The Guardian - UK

Blaise Metreweli named as first woman to lead UK intelligence service MI6

Metreweli, 47, has held series of director-level roles in foreign intelligence service and in domestic agency MI5

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The Guardian - UK

‘We’re being attacked all the time’: how UK banks stop hackers

Devastating attacks at M&S, the Co-op and Harrods highlight risks as lenders say cybersecurity is biggest expense

International Business Times UK

Could WestJet Cybersecurity Incident Mean More Planes Could Go Down In The Future? Details We Know So Far

The airline said the incident, which restricted access for several internal users, has not disrupted flight operations or safety protocols.

Tom’s Guide

T-Mobile denies new breach of 64 million records — is your data safe?

T-Mobile denies reports of a new data breach leaking 64 million lines of records for T-Mobile customers.

The Independent UK

‘My proudest achievement’: TV star Georgia Harrison blown away by MBE

The star was awarded for her work raising awareness about cybercrime

Latin Times

Hundreds Arrested in Texas Child Exploitation Sting After Decade-Long Investigation, More Than 100 Children Rescued

FBI task forces in Texas made almost 250 arrests and saved over one hundred children in an operation targeting online sexual exploitation

The Guardian - UK

Russia adviser Fiona Hill’s alarming conclusion

Letter: Robert Skidelsky, Richard Balfe, Anthony Brenton, Thomas Fazi, Anatol Lieven, Ian Proud, Geoffrey Roberts, Richard Sakwa and Brigitte Granville respond to Fiona Hill’s assessment of the current Russian threat to the UK

Evening Standard

GCHQ intern jailed over data breach which risked exposing 17 colleagues

Manchester University computer science student Hasaan Arshad, 25, pleaded guilty to an offence under the Computer Misuse Act.

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