British Airways, BBC and Boots among affected companies exposed by data breach
Multiple companies, including British Airways, BBC and Boots, have suffered a data breach, exposing confidential information and personal data.
NCSC teams up with CREST as first delivery partner for expanding scope of cyber incident response
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) plans to launch the Cyber Incident Response Level 2 scheme, inviting incident response providers to join. CREST will serve as the first delivery partner for the expanded initiative, following the success of the Cyber Advisor program.
British Army organises major Western European cyber warfare exercise
Involving 34 teams from 11 countries, the largest Western Europe-led cyber warfare exercise took place back in February.
New 'state-of-the-art' 5,000 square feet cyber security lab opens in Cheltenham
"State-of-the-art" cyber security lab opens in Cheltenham, with a primary focus on testing the vulnerability of vehicles, private jets, aircraft engines and industrial system exposures against cyber attacks.
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With Samsung banning AI tools like ChatGPT and the "rate of fraud is exploding", experts in the tech sector have mixed feelings about the growth of artificial intelligence.
Small businesses face high costs from increasing rates of cyber attacks
With cyber-attacks on the increase, small businesses cannot afford to be complacent about their cyber security measures, with high costs to pay in the event of data breaches.
Cost of living crisis fuelling rise in cybercrimes, new research shows
Over a third of the organisations across the UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) anticipate a rise in cybercrime as a direct result of the current economic crisis.
Britain sounds alarm on spyware, mercenary hacking market
British officials are sounding the alarm over the widespread abuse of surveillance software and hackers-for-hire.
Small businesses revealed to no longer prioritise cyber security measures
With 2023's UK Government Cyber Breaches Survey showing that small businesses are not prioritising cyber security, John Davis has given his expert opinion.
Tech sector faces recruiting struggles amidst skills shortage crisis after global layoffs
The tech sector was forced to reorganise twice, at first due to higher demand and then because of inflation, leaving over 55,000 unfilled positions.
FBI warns against using public phone chargers, here's why
The FBI is urging consumers to avoid using USB outlets in airports and malls and stick to their own charging plugs and USB cables.
Britain names MI5 deputy as first female cyber spy boss
Britain named Anne Keast-Butler as the first female director of its intelligence communications agency GCHQ on Tuesday, tasked with protecting the country from terrorists, cyber-criminals and malign foreign powers.
TikTok fined for illegally processing children's data
Social media giant TikTok has been fined £12.7 million for using the data of minors under 13 years old without parental consent, flouting both UK data protection laws and its own terms of service.
What are the biggest cybersecurity threats this year?
Content delivery network service, Edgio, has listed notable cyber threats with its Chief Technology Officer, Ajay Kapur, speaking on edge computing's role in stopping cybercriminals.
Tech companies need to take cybersecurity risks more seriously
A leading cyber security expert has raised concerns that regulations will not be enough to deal with the serious risks posed by AI.
Pressure on IT departments to address cybersecurity risks amid concerns over Chinese attacks
IT departments are vulnerable to increasing cyber-attacks, with specific concerns around the interests of China. They now face possible fines from the Information Commissioners Office, if they fail to keep their data safe.
Cybercriminals using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to craft credible-looking phishing emails
Identifying fraudulent attacks was easier before chatbots arrived since phishing emails usually contained grammar and spelling mistakes.
Nexus Android trojan targets 450 banking, financial apps; how to protect your bank details?
Nexus is a rising Android trojan that targets 450 financial apps and is capable of taking over bank accounts.
Imposing a nationwide TikTok ban can be US lawmakers' only chance to restrict the app
A Cybersecurity Expert has explained why imposing a nationwide ban on TikTok could turn out to be an arduous task for US lawmakers.
The necessity of IT security hygiene amidst the growing rise of cyberattacks
VIPRE Security's John Trest has stressed the need for companies to invest in security awareness training to fight the current onslaught of cyber threats.
Web3 security issues persist despite plans to be more resilient than web2
Expert commentary from Maria Lema has identified the issues with web3 and what it is currently exposed to, stressing the importance of supply chain cybersecurity within telecommunications.
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WH Smith now among the latest victims in new wave of cyber-attacks
High-street retailer WH Smith was hit with their second cyber-attack in the space of a year last week.
Baidu's launch of new AI product Ernie Bot raises questions about cybersecurity
SANS Institute's David Hoelzer addresses his concerns with AI chatbots as the tech world continues to be filled with more artificial intelligence tools.
Businesses might be in danger of cybercriminals using ChatGPT
ChatGPT's ability to generate code can be utilised for data breaches, leaving businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks.
A report finds that the healthcare industry is at it's highest risk against cyberattacks than ever before
A report by SailPoint has found that the healthcare industry is more vulnerable to cyberattacks because of being chronically understaffed.
Google, YouTube content providers must face U.S. children's privacy lawsuit
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday revived a lawsuit accusing Alphabet Inc's Google and several other companies of violating the privacy of children under age 13 by tracking their YouTube activity without parental consent, in order to send them targeted advertising.
U.S. House administration arm bans TikTok on official devices
The app is considered "high risk due to a number of security issues," the House's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) said.
US firm accuses China of using bot accounts to drown out news about protests
A US cybersecurity firm has claimed that the Chinese government tried to flood social media with spam content.
Irish privacy regulator fines Facebook 265 million euros
Ireland's data privacy regulator imposed a 265 million euro ($277 million) fine on social media giant Facebook on Monday, bringing the total it has fined parent group Meta to almost 1 billion euros.
U.S. FBI director says TikTok poses national security concerns
The U.S. operations of Chinese-owned TikTok raise national security concerns, FBI Director Chris Wray said on Tuesday, flagging the risk that the Chinese government could harness the video-sharing app to influence users or control their devices.
FTX collapse being scrutinized by Bahamas authorities
The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is the subject of scrutiny from government investigators in the Bahamas, who are looking at whether any "criminal misconduct occurred," the Royal Bahamas Police said on Sunday.
US authorities discover bitcoins worth more than £3 billion stashed away in popcorn tin
The US authorities have been able to unearth a huge stash of nearly £3 billion in bitcoin stolen almost a decade ago.
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