The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed

Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Ring is changing how it protects your security camera footage with a major privacy upgrade

The new encryption standard will become the default for Ring users worldwide

T3 · Aug 27

Australian hackers accused of global cybercrime

Two young Australian men allegedly at the top of a sophisticated global cybercrime syndicate have been charged following a joint investigation with the FBI.

AAP · Aug 27

U.S. Water Systems Are Already Under Cyberattacks. Now A Key Technology Supplier Has Been Hacked Too.

The FBI is investigating the breach at Kansas-based Micro-Comm after a ransomware group published nearly 850,000 files allegedly stolen from the company.

International Business Times · Aug 26

UK Government to tell households to 'stock up on food and water'

UK CITIZENS are to be told to stock up on tinned food and bottled water in case of a national emergency as part of a new government campaign to…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

UK Government Urges Britons To Follow 'War Book' Stockpiling Advice Amid Rising Cyber Threats

UK government plans updated 'war book' guidance urging households to keep basic supplies at home amid growing concerns over cyber attacks and extreme weather.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Crucial SSD owner offered $200 refund for 4TB drive now selling for over $500 — company finally caves to warranty demands after protracted back-and-forth

Micron initially told a customer that no replacement Crucial X9 4TB SSDs were available and offered a refund based on last year’s purchase price, but a firm pushback ultimately resulted in a replacement.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 26

Reform UK blasted for 'unserious and unworkable' plans to scrap data protection laws

REFORM UK have been condemned over their new “unworkable and unserious” plans to scrap date protection laws if the party get into government ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

German firms report rising cyber threat from foreign intelligence services, study shows

More than ​one in three companies hit by cyberattacks, or 37%, said they had attributed at least one incident in the past 12 months to a foreign intelligence service. That was up from 28% ‌a year ⁠earlier and ⁠more than five times the 7% recorded in 2023.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

UK Households Told to Stock Tinned Food and Water as Government Prepares for Attacks and Extreme Weather

The UK government is launching a campaign urging households to stock essential supplies to enhance resilience against extreme weather, cyberattacks, and hostile state activities, reflecting a shift in national security strategy.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26