cyberattack

UK Defending Ukraine From Russian Cyberattacks

The United Kingdom is using its cyber expertise to protect Ukraine’s critical national infrastructure from Russian cyberattacks

1 year ago

Former Uber Security Boss Found Guilty Of Breach Concealment

Jury finds former head of security at Uber guilty of criminal obstruction for failing to report massive data breach in…

1 year ago

Australia Says Optus Must Pay For Replacement ID Documents

Singapore owner of hacked Australian telecoms operator must pay cost of replacing passports and drivers licences, Australian minister says

1 year ago

China Alleges NSA Hacked University And Stole Data

Chinese researchers allege NSA infiltrated local telecoms network and a government backed university, and exported “sensitive identity” data

1 year ago

Hack Results In ‘Obscene’ Apple News Notifications

Fast Company shuts down its website after it was hacked, which saw “obscene and racist” notifications sent via Apple News…

2 years ago

Optus Slammed By Aussie Cybersecurity Minister, After Hack

Australia’s cybersecurity minister lambasts Optus, while alleged hacker apologises in change of heart and drops ransom demand

2 years ago

Optus Warns Cyberattack Compromised Data Of 10 Million Customers

Mobile operator Optus blames "offshore entity" for what could be Australia's largest ever data breach, impacting up to 10 million…

2 years ago

Chinese Media Allege NSA Tapped Into Telecom Network

State media outlets in China allege US NSA has infiltrated country’s telecommunications networks to 'control' local infrastructure

2 years ago

Uber Responding After ‘Cybersecurity Incident’

Ride hailing giant Uber confirms 'cybersecurity incident', amid report that 18 year old hacker accessed its network via social engineering

2 years ago

US DoJ Charges Three Iranians With Hack, Extortion Scheme

America charges three Iranian nationals for alleged scheme to hack and extort multiple US critical infrastructure providers

2 years ago

Hacking Forum Thread Alleging TikTok Breach Has Been Deleted

Hacker claim of TikTok breach has been deleted and the user banned, after TikTok dismissed the allegations as incorrect

2 years ago

InterContinental Hotels Suffers Cyberattack

British owner of Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza - InterContinental Hotels Group - confirms “unauthorised access” to systems

2 years ago

Lloyd’s of London To End Insurance For Nation State Cyberattacks

Lloyd's of London instructs its insurers to stop coverage for nation state cyberattacks, in its cyber insurance policies

2 years ago

South Staffordshire Water Confirms Hacker Attack

Clop ransomware gang mistakenly claims to have hacked London's principle water supplier, but South Staffordshire Water confirms compromise

2 years ago

NHS Software Supplier Confirms Ransomware Attack

NHS software supplier Advanced confirms disruption to 111 and other services was caused by ransomware, as it warns recovery could…

2 years ago

Cyber Attack On Taiwan’s Presidential Office, Amid Nancy Pelosi Visit

Website of Taiwan's presidential office suffrs an overseas cyber attack on Tuesday, amid US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit

2 years ago

Sophos Sees Surge Of Ransomware Attacks Against Education Sector

Education sector is battling a significant increase in the number of ransomware attacks, and in some cases is taking months…

2 years ago

Nearly All UK Businesses Experience Security Incident – Barracuda

In the past year, 98 percent of UK business experienced a security incident, new report from Barracuda Networks has discovered

2 years ago

Russian Government Hackers Target Ukraine’s Allies

Microsoft's President Brad Smith warns Russian government is conducting cyber spy operations on countries allied to Ukraine

2 years ago

Most Cyber Attacks Are Preventable, Says Tanium

Majority of board of directors will only approve new cybersecurity funding after a cyber attack has taken place, Tanium research…

2 years ago

Yodel Confirms Cyberattack Disrupting UK Deliveries

Was it ransomware? UK-based delivery company Yodel confirms operational disruption of its delivery business, due to cyberattack

2 years ago

West Risks Direct Military Clash Over Cyberattacks, Says Russia

Pot kettle black. Russia's Foreign Ministry says cyber attacks against its infrastructure risks leading to direct military confrontation

2 years ago

Russian Ministry Website Hacked With Pro Ukraine Message

Cyber warfare continues. Hack of Russian housing ministry website points online searches to “Glory to Ukraine” sign in Ukrainian

2 years ago

US Conducts Offensive Cyber Operations To Support Ukraine

American General confirms US military hackers have conducted 'a series of operations' in support of Ukraine, as it battles Russia's…

2 years ago

UK Can Legally Launch Cyberattacks Against Hostile Nations, Says AG

Chief legal advisor to government says UK can legally launch cyberattacks against hostile nations, and calls for international “rules of…

2 years ago

Lincoln College Shuts Permanently After Ransomware Attack

After 157 years in existence, Lincoln College in the US to close its doors permanently after failing to recover from…

2 years ago

NCSC Confirms Russia Responsible For Viasat Hack

British and US intelligence officials say Russia was behind cyberattack on Viasat communication system – hours before Ukraine invasion

2 years ago

UK Army Recruitment Portal Closed After Data Breach

British army recruitment computer system has been offline since March, after hackers offered candidate data for sale on the dark…

2 years ago

NCSC Warns Of Russian Cyber Retaliation Against Critical Infrastructure

UK's NCSC, alongside 'five eye' partners, warns Russia could target critical infrastructure because of sanctions and military support for Ukraine

2 years ago