An OpenAI system has gone rogue again – and it is the most panic-inducing yet ‘Our models took actions we did not intend,’ ChatGPT maker admits after latest outrage The Independent UK · Sep 24
Reαd carefully: how to spot – and avoid – a homoglyph attack Scam emails are increasingly using psychological tricks, such as using near-identical URLs such as miсrosoft.com The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
AI experts are panicking about a terrifying new era of hacking. Here’s what you can do A run of attacks by ‘rogue’ artificial intelligence systems as well as powerful new cyber security tools have brought new worry about the safety and security of our technology The Independent UK · Aug 7
Out-of-control AI systems are going rogue and hacking people. Is it time to panic? ChatGPT’s OpenAI, Claude’s Anthropic and now Meta have all announced that their systems have launched cyber attacks on other people and companies. But there are plenty of reasons to stay calm, for now The Independent UK · Aug 6
Department for Education Data Breach Explained: What To Do if Your Personal Information Was Compromised The Department for Education is investigating a cyberattack that exposed 607,000 records of school leaders and university staff. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in public sector cyber security. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account They are out to steal your password to commit further fraud such as crypto scams or phishing attacks The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
ChatGPT’s AI caricature social media trend could be a gift to fraudsters, experts warn Images uploaded to AI chatbots could be retained for an unknown amount of time and, if in the wrong hands, could lead to impersonation, scams, and fake social media accounts. Euronews · Feb 14
Hit on, then shamed: inside the world of men who use smart glasses to secretly film women LET’S UNPACK THAT: Meta’s new wearable glasses have spawned a whole new seam of ‘content’: men covertly videoing their attempts to pick up women and uploading the footage to social media. Helen Coffey digs into this latest toxic trend The Independent UK · Jan 29
I’m a parent, how worried should I be about AI? There is cause for concern, say the experts, but don’t panic. The Independent UK · Jan 26
Oasis ticket scam: ‘My Instagram was hijacked for a £1,400 fraud’ A fan was shocked when scammers used her identity to sell fake Wembley Stadium tickets to her friends The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025
Many companies are still failing to budget for cybersecurity Report finds many businesses have no security budgets, or no plans to increase spending, with smaller companies most at risk. TechRadar · Jul 8, 2025
Cyber experts rubbish Musk’s Ukraine claim after X outage Elon Musk blamed the X outage on a ‘massive cyber attack’ by attackers that had ‘IP addresses in Ukraine’ The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Pointing finger at Ukraine after X outage is ‘dangerous’, cyber expert says Mr Musk said it was being targeted in a ‘massive cyberattack’ and that the attackers had ‘IP addresses originating in the Ukraine’. Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025
50 Times People Pulled An Uno Reverse Card And Trolled Scammers In The Most Satisfying Ways Some people know how to play scammers at their own game, and when they put their scammer detective hats on, hilarity often ensues. The post 50 Times People Pulled An Uno Reverse Card And Trolled Scammers In The Most Satisfying Ways first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Feb 26, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025 Phone theft: How to protect yourself from having your mobile stolen, according to the police A phone holds so much of the average person’s life – here’s some top tips to stop yourself becoming a victim
TechRadar · Oct 21, 2024 The Internet Archive hit with a new level of cyberattack The Internet Archive failed to rotate API keys, which meant attackers still had some level of access.
International Business Times UK · Oct 21, 2024 US Company Accidentally Hires North Korean For Remote Work, Gets Blackmailed When They Try To Fire Him A US company accidentally hired a North Korean remote IT worker who stole sensitive data and attempted to extort the company after being fired.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2024 Frustrated Oasis fans missing out on gig tickets as reseller 'bots' snap them up OASIS tickets were purchased by a large number of reseller bots according to IT experts ...
TechRadar · Aug 17, 2024 You really need to stop using work laptops for personal use — here's why Majority of employees use their work laptop for some personal tasks, with many engaging in risky activities.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024 Lara Trump blames glitches during Musk interview on ‘deep state’ RNC co-chair claims there’s a ‘massive effort’ to keep former president ‘out of the White House’
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024 Was a cyber attack really to blame for Musk-Trump interview tech issues? Expert isn’t buying it Cyber security expert tells The Independent that Musk’s version of events are ‘unbelievable’ and ‘theatrical’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024 Let’s go after deepfake pornography sites – and the social media giants that peddle them The government should send a clear message to creators and sites that advertise this abusive content, says writer Lucia Osborne-Crowley
TechRadar · May 7, 2024 China reportedly hacks UK Ministry of Defence, personnel data accessed Data on armed forces personnel reportedly hacked by Chinese attackers.
The Independent UK · May 3, 2023 How older people can learn online banking skills – as report finds many over-65s don’t manage money online From digital training sessions to help from relatives, there are a number of options for older people who want to grow their online banking skills.
Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2023 Don’t use public phone chargers, FBI warns The risk is low, but security experts say it’s still not worth taking the chance