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EasyJet Admits Hack From ‘Highly Sophisticated Source’
Personal information of 9 million customers accessed in a “highly sophisticated” cyber-attack, which saw the credit card details of 2,200 people exposed
Angela Merkel Slams ‘Outrageous’ Russian Hacking
German Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed she was targeted by hackers, linked to Russia’s military intelligence (GRU) agency
FBI Accuses China-linked Hackers Of Attacking Coronavirus Researchers
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security say China-linked hackers are attacking US firms carrying out Covid-19 research
Celebrity Law Firm Hacked, Attackers Threaten To Leak Stolen Data
Personal information and contracts belonging to celebrities including Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Elton John have been stolen by hackers
Fresenius Hospital Operator Suffers Ransomware Attack
Despite high demand during the Coronavirus pandemic, hackers have hit IT systems of a major hospital operator with a ransomware attack
Coronavirus: Hackers Targetting Covid-19 Research Organisations
US and UK cyber officials warn of ‘malicious cyber campaigns targeting organisations involved in the Coronavirus response’
Germany Issues Arrest Warrant For Russian Hacker Of Bundestag
GRU Officer Dmitry Badin, who is also wanted in the US for hacking Hillary Clinton’s emails, is now wanted by Germany for Bundestag cyberattack in 2015
Coronavirus: Government Grants GCHQ Access To NHS IT
Fresh twist in privacy debate surrounding Covid-19 tracing app, after government reportedly grants GCHQ access to security data of NHS IT tech
WhatsApp Alleges NSO Was ‘Deeply Involved’ In Hack – Report
Facebook unit files new court documents alleging NSO was ‘deeply involved’ in mobile phone hack of 1,400 WhatsApp users, including government officials
Apple Denies iPhone Mail Flaw Has Been Used In The Wild
Disputes claim by researcher ZecOps that the iPhone Mail flaws have been exploited at least six times against high-profile victims
Apple Email Flaw Exposed iPhones To Hacking
A flaw in Apple’s Mail app found on iPhones and iPad, has left devices susceptible to sophisticated attacks for years, ZecOps warns
Coronavirus: NCSC Takedown Of Hundreds Of Scam Covid-19 Shops
UK cyber defender NCSC takes down 2,000 Coronavirus scams last month – launches ‘cyber aware’ campaign to mitigate threats
Coronavirus: Google Blocks 18 Million Daily Covid-19 Scam Emails
Online threat. In the past week alone Google says it has blocked 126 million Covid-related daily phishing scams
FBI Official Warns Government Hackers Are Targetting Covid-19 Research
Senior FBI official warns foreign government hackers have compromised healthcare firms conducting research for Coronavirus treatments
Coronavirus: UK, US Warn Hackers Are Exploiting Pandemic
Cybersecurity officials in the UK and US are warning that state-backed hackers and criminals are taking advantage of the Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: UK Government Defends Use Of Zoom
Government says Zoom is useful for self-isolating ministers who have no access to its ultra secure video-conferencing system
Marriott International Hit By Second Data Breach
Not again. Hotel chain confirms it has suffered a second data breach that affects approximately 5.2 million guests around the world
Houseparty Claims Sabotage By Rival Over Hacking Reports
The owner of video chat app Houseparty claims a commercial rival has engaged in a smear campaign, and is offering £1 million for proof
Coronavirus: Chinese Hackers APT41 Seek Exploits Amid Pandemic
Security researcher warn Chinese state-sponsored hackers are conducting a widespread campaign, despite the Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Cyber Experts Team Up To Battle Covid-19 Related Hacking
Taking on the criminals using the Coronavirus pandemic to carry out hacking, group of 400 cyber-security experts is established
Microsoft And Others Takedown Botnet Necurs
One of the world’s largest botnets that was responsible for multiple scams and infected over nine million computers, has been taken down
Hospitals At Risk Due To Outdated Operating Systems
Palo Alto Networks has warned in a new report that the healthcare sector is in ‘critical shape’ due to its equipment running outdated operating systems
One Billion Android Phones At Hack Risk – Which?
Which? report warns hundreds of millions of Android phones are now at risk because they are no longer receiving security updates
Virgin Media Data Breach Impacts 900,000 Customers
Privacy gaffe. Personal data of 900,000 Virgin Media customers was left on an unsecured marketing database for ten months, ISP admits
The Spooky Network: Is the quantum network the future of the Internet?
Perfecting the quantum computer could finally be in reach. Data and communications are now an enterprise’s most precious asset. If a quantum network could be developed, what would this mean for businesses?
Boots Suspends Payments On Advantage Cards After Cyber-Attack
Second cyber-attack on a retailer’s loyalty card scheme in the space of a week sees High Street chemist Boots suspend Advantage Card payments
Tesco Warns 600,000 Clubcard Holders Of Fraud
Supermarket is issuing new cards to 600,000 Clubcard account holders after discovering some accounts had been compromised
UK Readies ‘National Cyber Force’ To Tackle Terrorists, Hostile Nations
Specialist ‘National Cyber Force’ for the United Kingdom to be launched in the spring to tackle hostile nation states and terror groups
Redcar Council Still Crippled By Ransomware Attack
Pen and paper still being used. Northern local council admits its IT systems are still down, 19 days after a ransomware attack