The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

A third of UK firms using ‘bossware’ to monitor workers’ activity, survey reveals

Research suggests increase in office snooping in trend that some managers claim undermines trust with staff

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

Password1: how scammers exploit variations of your logins

From avoiding recycling a password, even part of it, to two-step verification, steps to closing an open door for hackers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has announced a wider-than-expected shadow ministry reshuffle and expanded the coalition's leadership group.

AAP · Sep 14, 2025

Ofcom launches age-check investigations into at least 22 more pornography sites

The investigations follow new online safety protections for children coming into force on July 25.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

Is TikTok Banned in the UK? Here's A List of Countries Affected & How Tight Their Controls Are Over The App

Several countries have banned or restricted TikTok, mostly on official devices, while a few have enforced full national bans.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11, 2025

These discount Wi-Fi cameras let anyone look into your home — here’s what to buy instead

Cheap internet-connected cameras may save you a few bucks in the short term but they also open up your home network to a ton of easily exploitable security flaws.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 10, 2025

U.S. places $11 million bounty on Ukrainian ransomware mastermind — Tymoshchuk allegedly stole $18 billion from large companies over 3 years

Volodymyr Tymoshchuk has been indicted by the United States for his involvement in ransomware crimes that stole an estimated $18 billion from large companies from 2018 to 2021. While the U.S. waits on extradition efforts, an $11 million bounty has been placed on his head.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 10, 2025

This new Android banking trojan can automatically transfer money off your phone to hackers

The RatOn Android malware may be new, but it’s surprisingly capable at stealing your hard-earned cash through overlay attacks and even automatic money transfers.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 10, 2025

ICE Agents Are Now Authorized to Use Spyware to Access Phones and Sensitive Data in Immigration Cases

The tool, known as Graphite, can infiltrate encrypted communications, extract text messages, emails, photos, and documents and activate a device's microphone without detection

Latin Times · Sep 10, 2025

Beware the QR code: How a new scam is costing consumers £10,000 per day

A new type of scam cost consumers more than £3.5m last year - make sure you know how to identify it

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025