TikTok shuts down in the US as Trump throws the company a lifeline
TikTok shut down in the U.S. late Saturday night following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the law that banned the company over national security concerns. [...]
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‘Security through obscurity’: the Swedish cabin on the frontline of a possible hybrid war
Amid claims of sabotage of undersea cables, a small wooden structure houses a key cog in Europe’s digital connectivity At the end of an unmarked path on a tiny island at the edge of Stockholm’s extensive Baltic Sea archipelago lies an inconspicuous little wooden cabin, painted a …
Alder Hey children’s hospital explores ‘data breach’ after ransomware claims
Screenshots purporting to be from systems of Liverpool NHS health facility have been posted on dark web A ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from the Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool, allegedly including patient records. The INC Ransom group said it had published screenshots of data …
Passwords are giving way to better security methods – until those are hacked too, that is
It’s a war that will never end. But for small-business owners, it’s all about managing risk while reaping rewards We humans are simply too dumb to use passwords. A recent study from password manager NordPass found that “secret” was the most commonly used password in 2024. That …
Wire cutters: how the world’s vital undersea data cables are being targeted
Carrying 99% of the world’s international telecommunications, the vulnerable lines are drawing nefarious interest The lead-clad telegraphic cable seemed to weigh tons, according to Lt Cameron Winslow of the US navy, and the weather wasn’t helping their attempts to lift it up from the seabed and sever …
Is your air fryer spying on you? Concerns over ‘excessive’ surveillance in smart devices
UK consumer group Which? finds some everyday items including watches and speakers are ‘stuffed with trackers’ Air fryers that gather your personal data and audio speakers “stuffed with trackers” are among examples of smart devices engaged in “excessive” surveillance, according to the consumer group Which? The organisation tested three …
New FIDO proposal lets you securely move passkeys across platforms
The Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance has published a working draft of a new specification that aims to enable the secure transfer of passkeys between different providers. [...]
Rejoice! The charade of having to change our passwords every few months is coming to an end | Kate O'Flaherty
The US government is finally admitting there’s no need – instead, to fend off cyber-attacks we need passwords that are long but memorable Over the past decade or so, people have accumulated a vast array of logins for dozens of sites and apps, as more of our work and …
In tackling Vladimir Putin’s web of troll farms and hackers, we have one advantage: democracy | Peter Pomarantsev
By focusing on its strengths and pooling information, the west can disrupt Russia’s war machine – but there’s no time to lose Russia is a “mafia state” trying to expand into a “mafia empire”, the foreign secretary, David Lammy, told the UN, nailing the dual nature of Vladimir …
Users of ‘throuples’ dating app Feeld may have had intimate photos accessed
Alternative relationships site says it has resolved concerns about data security that tech firm claims to have uncovered Business live – latest updates Users of Feeld, a dating app aimed at alternative relationships, could have had sensitive data including messages, private photos and details of their sexuality accessed or even …
UK datacentres to be designated critical infrastructure
Facilities to receive greater protection in attempt to reduce potential impact of adverse incidents or attacks Datacentres in the UK are to be designated as critical national infrastructure in an effort to protect them from cyber-attacks and IT blackouts, the government has said. The buildings store much of the …
Microsoft removes revenge porn from Bing search using new tool
Microsoft announced today that it has partnered with StopNCII to proactively remove harmful intimate images and videos from Bing using digital hashes people create from their sensitive media. [...]
NHS IT firm faces £6m fine over medical records hack
Watchdog provisionally finds Advanced failed to act to protect data of 82,946 after ransomware attack in England A software provider faces being fined more than £6m over a 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services in England, the data protection regulator has announced. The Information …
Minister apologises for Northern Ireland special education needs data breach
Paul Givan says details of 407 people mistakenly sent out included names, addresses and personal comments The education minister in Northern Ireland has “unreservedly” apologised after the personal details of more than 400 people who had offered to contribute to a review of special education needs were breached. The …
Israel tried to frustrate US lawsuit over Pegasus spyware, leak suggests
Officials seized documents from NSO Group to try to stop handover of information about notorious hacking tool, files suggest The Israeli government took extraordinary measures to frustrate a high-stakes US lawsuit that threatened to reveal closely guarded secrets about one of the world’s most notorious hacking tools, leaked …
WA man set up fake free wifi at Australian airports and on flights to steal people’s data, police allege
Investigation launched after airline reported a suspicious network popped up during a domestic flight in April Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged after he allegedly set up fake …
Hacked London NHS hospitals data allegedly published online
Cyber-attack earlier this month led to cancellation of almost 1,600 operations and outpatient appointments Data from a ransomware attack has allegedly been published online weeks after the attack halted operations and tests in major London hospitals, NHS England has said. A Russian group carried out the cyber-attack on …
US bans sales of Kaspersky antivirus software over Russia ties
Washington says Moscow’s influence over company poses significant risk, as Kaspersky argues its activities do not threaten US security Joe Biden’s administration has banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the US over national security concerns. “Kaspersky will generally no longer be …
AWS adds passkeys support, warns root users must enable MFA
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced FIDO2 passkeys as a new method for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance account security and usability. [...]
Who are Qilin, the cybercriminals thought behind the London hospitals hack?
Russian-speaking ransomware gang lets hackers use its tools in exchange for cut of proceeds A Russian-speaking ransomware criminal gang called Qilin is thought to be behind the cyber-attack on NHS medical services provider Synnovis, that halted tests and operations at hospital trusts to a halt and affected GPs across …
Ticketmaster hit by data hack that may affect 560m customers
Cybercrime group ShinyHunters reportedly demanding £400,000 ransom to prevent data being sold Ticketmaster has been targeted in a cyber-attack, with hackers allegedly offering to sell customer data on the dark web, its parent company, Live Nation, has confirmed. The ShinyHunters hacking group is reportedly demanding about £400,000 …
Ticketmaster yet to confirm if data breach has occurred or if customers in Australia impacted
The notorious ShinyHunters collective is claiming hack of personal details of 560 million global customers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Ticketmaster is yet to confirm whether it has experienced a major data …
MoD contractor hacked by China failed to report breach for months
Exclusive: Defence ministry was told in recent days that staff details accessed but sources say SSCL knew in February The IT company targeted in a Chinese hack that accessed the data of hundreds of thousands of Ministry of Defence staff failed to report the breach for months, the Guardian …
AT&T delays Microsoft 365 email delivery due to spam wave
AT&T's email servers are blocking connections from Microsoft 365 due to a "high volume" spam wave originating from Microsoft's service. [...]
No more 12345: devices with weak passwords to be banned in UK
Makers of phones, TVs and smart doorbells legally required to protect devices against access by cybercriminals Tech that comes with weak passwords such as “admin” or “12345” will be banned in the UK under new laws dictating that all smart devices must meet minimum security standards. Measures to protect …
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