The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Musk’s Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings

Officials said accessing system that processes 276,000 employees’ salaries could put unit at risk of cyber-attacks

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2025

Nearly 1.5m private images from fetish and LGBT dating apps exposed

Users of BDSM People, CHICA, TRANSLOVE, PINK, and BRISH were exposed by security flaw

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Ex-GCHQ intern admits risking national security with data breach

Hasaan Arshad, 25, allegedly transferred data from a top-secret work station to his work mobile phone

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025

What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications? Here's a primer

The Trump administration's use of a popular app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation's secrets

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Fortinet: A Top Cybersecurity Stock With Growth Catalysts

Fortinet stock has performed impressively over the past 52 weeks. How might the firm continue to drive growth going forward, and could AI play a role?

MarketBeat · Mar 27, 2025

One Tech Tip: Don't give your email to strangers, use a decoy address instead

You’ve heard of burner phones

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Australian home affairs secretary admits to using disappearing messages on Signal for work

In wake of Trump administration group chat scandal, department’s chief operating officer tells Senate there is no ban on staff using the feature

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2025

Domestic violence survivors urged to take safety precautions after NSW justice department data breach

Attorney general says hacker gained unlawful entry to state’s Justice Link system and accessed 9,000 files, which could include victim details

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2025

Cyber detectives scour court system breach for leaks

Victims of crime and others may have to wait a week before detectives find out what files were accessed and if they were stolen in a justice department hack.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Software provider fined £3m over ransomware attack that hit NHS services

The Information Commissioner’s Office said Advanced Computer Software Group had been fined over security failings that put personal data at risk.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025