More than a third of small UK firms impacted by hacks – report A report shows 38% of small firms in the UK say they suffered a successful hack within the last 12 months. Evening Standard · Sep 14
'They Stole My Life': College Student Fights Back After Alleged Revenge-Porn Campaign Spread by X 'Burnerverse' University of Florida student Maddie Kowalski has sued three students charged over the alleged distribution of an intimate video and the online harassment that followed. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
TikTok users most likely to overestimate true level of crime in London, new research reveals Social media users wrongly thought crime in the capital had gone up in the six-year period to 2025, when it actually fell Evening Standard · Sep 14
Sebi proposes extending cybersecurity rules to subsidiaries of MIIs Sebi proposes extending its IT and cyber security framework to MII subsidiaries, seeking to close oversight gaps involving critical technology, data and infrastructure. The paper covers subsidiaries linked to MII activities, data or shared infrastructure, with comments due October 2. The Economic Times · Sep 11
Sebi proposes extending IT, cyber security framework of MIIs to their arms Sebi proposed extending IT and cyber security rules to subsidiaries of market infrastructure institutions. This move aims to strengthen regulatory oversight over these evolving business structures. Subsidiaries undertaking core MII activities will now follow parent company's cybersecurity frameworks. Exemptions can be sought if subsidiaries do not meet specific criteria. Public… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Lindy Cameron appointed first female head of UK Foreign Office High commissioner to India replaces Olly Robbins, who was sacked over Peter Mandelson scandal The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
How to Set Up a Password Manager for Your Entire Family in One Evening and Actually Stay Secure Why Indian families are sitting ducksYour father uses the same password for his SBI net banking, his Gmail, and the OTT subscription the whole family shares. Your mother has it written on a Post-it inside the kitchen drawer. Your teenager has memorised one password and adds an exclamation mark when… Times Life · Sep 10
Three Indian companies under US Senators' scanner for data 'theft' allegations US Senators have urged action against three India-based companies for alleged hacking. These firms reportedly stole data from thousands of Americans and US companies. Investigations suggest widespread hacking targeting private equity and pharmaceutical firms. The companies also allegedly used foreign courts to censor reporting and silence criticism. Senators want these… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Britain’s crumbling vital infrastructure cannot be allowed to fail THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The latest ‘technical glitch’ to cause widespread chaos at Britain’s airports must not be allowed to happen yet again. But preventing it will mean confronting the awesome challenge – and cost – of modernising air traffic control The Independent UK · Sep 9
Spyware can easily fall into the wrong hands – investors should take note Letters: The reported targeting of student activists in Serbia is an example of increased misuse, with serious consequences for the commercial spyware industry The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Defense, Solar, and Refining Stocks Split as the Iran Conflict Raises Energy Risk As the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies, SAIC, SolarEdge, and Marathon Petroleum show divergent results, with defense IT and refining gains contrasting solar's mixed outlook. MarketBeat · Sep 9
Air traffic control boss rules out cyberattack as UK airports slowly recover from chaos The UK’s air traffic controller has ruled out a cyberattack behind the system failure that led to around 2,000 flight cancellations and affected Air India services. NATS said the disruption resulted from a flight-processing system problem, while UK airports warned delays could continue. The Economic Times · Sep 9
Air traffic control boss given a week to report after UK flight chaos causes 2,000 cancellations Government remains confident in under-pressure Martin Rolfe but transport secretary believes glitch was avoidable The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Bank OTPs were sent to duplicate SIM card instead of real one, audit company loses Rs 79 lakh; Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 1.5 crore An IT Act adjudicating authority has ordered Bank of India to pay Rs 64.44 lakh, which works out to nearly Rs 1.5 crore with 12% annual interest, to a Pune-based audit firm that lost close to Rs 79 lakh in a 2015 cyber fraud. The fraud followed the issuance of… The Economic Times · Sep 8
International Business Times UK · Sep 7 The Job Interview From Hell: How a Fake Recruiter Stole £18,000 in Hours as Fake Indeed Apps Spread Spyware A job seeker lost £18,000 ($24,300) in hours after a fake recruiter scam, as experts warn fraudulent Indeed interview apps are spreading spyware.
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Google issues emergency update for Chrome after unknown bug detected Zero-day vulnerability puts billions of web users at risk to hackers
The Economic Times · Sep 7 Two men created fake email ID in someone else's name to complain in public but court stays their FIR on identity theft Allahabad High Court stayed an FIR against two men accused of creating an email ID in someone else's name to send fake complaints, ruling that the act does not amount to identity theft under Section 66-C of the IT Act since the law covers only electronic signatures, passwords and unique…
We Got This Covered · Sep 6 153 million US and Canadian driver’s licenses leaked on Russian cybercrime forum, and it includes Pete Hegseth’s ID authentication service provider seems to be the weak link.
The Independent UK · Sep 6 FBI launches investigation into theft of millions of Americans’ and Canadians’ stolen driver’s licenses The probe follows investigative reporting that traced the security breach to New Orleans-based IDScan.net
Radio France Internationale · Sep 5 Data-rich systems and weak security: why France is a target for cyberattacks France is one of Europe's biggest targets for cyberattacks. While its political and economic importance make it a mark for foreign governments, criminals are increasingly exploiting gaps in cybersecurity to access the vast amounts of personal data in the country's interconnected public systems.
International Business Times · Sep 4 OpenAI Puts $1 Billion Behind Cybersecurity Effort. Water, Power and Local Governments Are the First Line of Defense. Company President Greg Brockman unveiled the initiative during a cybersecurity summit at the company's headquarters.
International Business Times · Sep 4 Ad Tracking Devices Are Reportedly Being Used To Target U.S. Forces In The Middle East. Troops Are Taking Measures. The Air Force told Senator Ron Wyden that it took such measures two months ago, while the U.S. Special Operations Command did so "recently."
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Data at law firms Quinn Emanuel, McDermott exposed in cyber breaches It was not clear who was responsible for the two breaches or whether they were related. Large law firms' extensive holdings of confidential business and personal data have made them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
Android Central · Sep 3 OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra with hacking risks in check OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra is here, and its cyber skills are raising serious safety questions.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’ Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksandar Vučić’s government denies spying