Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police
Investment scams in Australia amounted to A$382 million in 2023-24, with 47% involving cryptocurrency.
Email scam sends out 'convincing' fake invoice purporting to be from PayPal
Beware of convincing scam emails regarding cryptocurrency purchases from PayPal, especially during high-traffic shopping seasons like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police
Investment scams in Australia amounted to A$382 million in 2023-24, with 47% involving cryptocurrency.
Email scam sends out 'convincing' fake invoice purporting to be from PayPal
Beware of convincing scam emails regarding cryptocurrency purchases from PayPal, especially during high-traffic shopping seasons like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Russia exploiting UK's technology dependence to cause maximum destruction'
The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-the-ground reporting to provide balanced insights on critical issues like reproductive rights, cyber security, and political integrity.
Blue Yonder ransomware attack breaks systems at UK retailers | Computer Weekly
Blue Yonder's ransomware attack severely disrupted multiple UK retailers' supply chain operations, causing significant logistical challenges.
Australia Passes Groundbreaking Cyber Security Law
Australia's Cyber Security Act mandates reporting ransomware payments to strengthen national defenses against cyber threats.
Advanced faces fine over LockBit attack that crippled NHS 111 | Computer Weekly
A software supplier faces a potential fine of £6.09m for failing to implement cyber security measures, leading to a data breach affecting over 80,000 people.
21K Equinox patients, employees notified of data theft
Equinox faced a data breach affecting 21,565 clients and employees, compromising sensitive personal and health information.
Suspected leader of 'prolific' Reveton ransomware group arrested and deported to US
Maksim Silnikau, a ransomware group leader, was arrested, marking a significant blow to a criminal operation affecting half a billion victims globally.
SOCI Act 2024: Insights on Critical Infrastructure
Ransomware incidents are increasing in critical infrastructure, with poor preparedness and significant human error contributing to the risks.
Organizations must adopt multi-layered security strategies to protect against ransomware and improve response plans.
Ransomware warning signs and effective detection strategies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Ransomware detection is crucial for preventing significant damage to systems, employing automated tools and human oversight for effective threat detection.
Australia Passes Groundbreaking Cyber Security Law
Australia's Cyber Security Act mandates reporting ransomware payments to strengthen national defenses against cyber threats.
Advanced faces fine over LockBit attack that crippled NHS 111 | Computer Weekly
A software supplier faces a potential fine of £6.09m for failing to implement cyber security measures, leading to a data breach affecting over 80,000 people.
21K Equinox patients, employees notified of data theft
Equinox faced a data breach affecting 21,565 clients and employees, compromising sensitive personal and health information.
Suspected leader of 'prolific' Reveton ransomware group arrested and deported to US
Maksim Silnikau, a ransomware group leader, was arrested, marking a significant blow to a criminal operation affecting half a billion victims globally.
SOCI Act 2024: Insights on Critical Infrastructure
Ransomware incidents are increasing in critical infrastructure, with poor preparedness and significant human error contributing to the risks.
Organizations must adopt multi-layered security strategies to protect against ransomware and improve response plans.
Ransomware warning signs and effective detection strategies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Ransomware detection is crucial for preventing significant damage to systems, employing automated tools and human oversight for effective threat detection.
Microsoft calls on Trump to 'push harder' on cyber threats | Computer Weekly
Brad Smith urges the Trump administration to continue strong cyber security measures against state-sponsored threats from nations like Russia, China, and Iran.
Dutch critical infrastructure at risk despite high leadership confidence | Computer Weekly
Dutch business leaders are confident in their IT infrastructure, yet significantly unprepared for future risks and vulnerabilities.
There exists a stark contrast between confidence in current IT capabilities and the readiness to address future risks.
What DORA means for business
The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) establishes minimum security requirements for financial entities, promoting a systematic, risk-based cyber security approach.
5 Techniques for Collecting Cyber Threat Intelligence
Understanding the current cyber threat landscape is essential for organizations to defend against threats effectively.
Defaulting to open: Decoding the (very public) CrowdStrike event | Computer Weekly
The CrowdStrike IT outage raises questions about our dependence on certain organizations and their role in maintaining cyber security.
Government launches cyber standard for local authorities | Computer Weekly
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government launched a Cyber Assessment Framework to bolster cyber resilience in local authorities across the UK.
If no security we are safe?
Security encompasses measures to protect people, property, and information from harm, including both physical and cyber protection techniques.
Dutch critical infrastructure at risk despite high leadership confidence | Computer Weekly
Dutch business leaders are confident in their IT infrastructure, yet significantly unprepared for future risks and vulnerabilities.
There exists a stark contrast between confidence in current IT capabilities and the readiness to address future risks.
What DORA means for business
The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) establishes minimum security requirements for financial entities, promoting a systematic, risk-based cyber security approach.
5 Techniques for Collecting Cyber Threat Intelligence
Understanding the current cyber threat landscape is essential for organizations to defend against threats effectively.
Defaulting to open: Decoding the (very public) CrowdStrike event | Computer Weekly
The CrowdStrike IT outage raises questions about our dependence on certain organizations and their role in maintaining cyber security.
Government launches cyber standard for local authorities | Computer Weekly
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government launched a Cyber Assessment Framework to bolster cyber resilience in local authorities across the UK.
If no security we are safe?
Security encompasses measures to protect people, property, and information from harm, including both physical and cyber protection techniques.
Microsoft security tools probed for workplace surveillance
Excessive workplace surveillance transforms employees into suspects, raising concerns about privacy and the necessity of such measures in business compliance.
EU cyber security bill NIS2 hits compliance deadline | Computer Weekly
NIS2 mandates stricter cyber security regulations across the EU, requiring compliance from various sectors or risk facing significant fines.
Economic pressures and compliance drive a plateau in cyber security spending despite increasing threats.
How UK firms can get ready for the implementation of NIS2 | Computer Weekly
NIS2 directive enhances EU cyber security by standardizing rules and requiring CSIRT establishment by member states and critical sector businesses.
Microsoft security tools probed for workplace surveillance
Excessive workplace surveillance transforms employees into suspects, raising concerns about privacy and the necessity of such measures in business compliance.
EU cyber security bill NIS2 hits compliance deadline | Computer Weekly
NIS2 mandates stricter cyber security regulations across the EU, requiring compliance from various sectors or risk facing significant fines.
Beyond VPNs: The future of secure remote connectivity | Computer Weekly
VPNs are becoming inadequate for remote work and cloud services due to scalability, internal threats, and lack of dynamic security controls.
Conscia expands UK&I presence with PlanNet21 Group acquisition
Conscia has acquired PlanNet21 to expand their cyber security and networking solutions in Ireland and enhance customer service offerings.
Beyond Telecoms: Why BT is the perfect tech partner for your small business
BT provides a diverse range of affordable and adaptable products and services for small businesses, simplifying IT procurement and enhancing security solutions.
Beyond VPNs: The future of secure remote connectivity | Computer Weekly
VPNs are becoming inadequate for remote work and cloud services due to scalability, internal threats, and lack of dynamic security controls.
Conscia expands UK&I presence with PlanNet21 Group acquisition
Conscia has acquired PlanNet21 to expand their cyber security and networking solutions in Ireland and enhance customer service offerings.
Beyond Telecoms: Why BT is the perfect tech partner for your small business
BT provides a diverse range of affordable and adaptable products and services for small businesses, simplifying IT procurement and enhancing security solutions.
Transport for London hit by cyber attack | Computer Weekly
Transport for London is facing a cyber security incident but assures customers their data is safe and services remain unaffected.
TfL faces 'ongoing cyber security incident'
TfL is under cyber attack but no customer data has been compromised and services are unaffected.
TfL cyber attack disrupts internal networks, but transport services unaffected
TfL's cyber attack primarily affects internal networks without compromising customer-facing services or data.
TfL dealing with ongoing cyber security incident'
TfL is responding to a cyber security incident but claims customer data remains safe.
TfL hit by major cyber attack as it issues important message to customers
TfL is dealing with a cyber security incident with no reported customer data compromise or service impact.
TfL reopens key Oyster card applications after cyber attack
TfL resumed Oyster photocard applications after addressing a sophisticated cyber security incident, ensuring customer data protection and service restoration.
Transport for London hit by cyber attack | Computer Weekly
Transport for London is facing a cyber security incident but assures customers their data is safe and services remain unaffected.
TfL faces 'ongoing cyber security incident'
TfL is under cyber attack but no customer data has been compromised and services are unaffected.
TfL cyber attack disrupts internal networks, but transport services unaffected
TfL's cyber attack primarily affects internal networks without compromising customer-facing services or data.
TfL dealing with ongoing cyber security incident'
TfL is responding to a cyber security incident but claims customer data remains safe.
TfL hit by major cyber attack as it issues important message to customers
TfL is dealing with a cyber security incident with no reported customer data compromise or service impact.
TfL reopens key Oyster card applications after cyber attack
TfL resumed Oyster photocard applications after addressing a sophisticated cyber security incident, ensuring customer data protection and service restoration.
Modern enterprises require a unified data management platform for effective data protection, security, and insights amid complex challenges and evolving cyber threats.
MEF association claims SASE milestone | Computer Weekly
MEF's SASE certification program enhances trust in SD-WAN and cyber security services for enterprise digital transformation.
Rivada, Colt collaborate to claim 'unique' LEO satellite connectivity | Computer Weekly
Colt and Rivada's partnership will revolutionize satellite connectivity with the Outernet, enhancing data security and digital transformation.
Labour should focus on talent to improve UK's cyber posture | Computer Weekly
Cyber security is a crucial aspect of state responsibility, requiring top technical talent for success.
Protect, recover, and get more from your data
Modern enterprises require a unified data management platform for effective data protection, security, and insights amid complex challenges and evolving cyber threats.
MEF association claims SASE milestone | Computer Weekly
MEF's SASE certification program enhances trust in SD-WAN and cyber security services for enterprise digital transformation.
Rivada, Colt collaborate to claim 'unique' LEO satellite connectivity | Computer Weekly
Colt and Rivada's partnership will revolutionize satellite connectivity with the Outernet, enhancing data security and digital transformation.
Labour should focus on talent to improve UK's cyber posture | Computer Weekly
Cyber security is a crucial aspect of state responsibility, requiring top technical talent for success.
31M invoices, patient consent forms, more exposed online
Sensitive data, including 31.5 million documents, has been exposed due to a non-password protected database owned by ServiceBridge, posing significant security risks.
Contractor pays $300k to settle Medicare data breach
AFDS will pay $306,722 to settle claims of cyber security violations affecting Medicare beneficiaries' data.
Fallout from TfL cyber-attack is slow burning and potentially costly
TfL is managing a cyber-attack incident that led to data exposure for approximately 5,000 customers, but services remain largely unaffected.
TfL sends letters to 5,000 cyber attack customers whose details were hacked
TfL is addressing a cyber attack affecting 5,000 customers, with personal and banking details potentially compromised.
31M invoices, patient consent forms, more exposed online
Sensitive data, including 31.5 million documents, has been exposed due to a non-password protected database owned by ServiceBridge, posing significant security risks.
Contractor pays $300k to settle Medicare data breach
AFDS will pay $306,722 to settle claims of cyber security violations affecting Medicare beneficiaries' data.
Fallout from TfL cyber-attack is slow burning and potentially costly
TfL is managing a cyber-attack incident that led to data exposure for approximately 5,000 customers, but services remain largely unaffected.
TfL sends letters to 5,000 cyber attack customers whose details were hacked
TfL is addressing a cyber attack affecting 5,000 customers, with personal and banking details potentially compromised.
Five zero-days to be fixed on October Patch Tuesday | Computer Weekly
Microsoft's October Patch Tuesday addressed five zero-day vulnerabilities, crucial for security teams to mitigate risks amidst Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Cyber UK's quickest growing tech field, but skills gap remains | Computer Weekly
Cyber security is the UK's fastest growing technology field, but there is a significant shortage of professionals.
'Shocked' MoneyGram hits back at Post Office | Computer Weekly
MoneyGram is disappointed with the UK Post Office's portrayal of their contract breakdown and insists a binding agreement was in place.
Cyber security remains a top concern for IT decision-makers as technology evolves, particularly within cloud environments and their associated vulnerabilities.
GitLab releases security updates to fix 17 vulnerabilities
GitLab's recent security update addresses 17 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw (CVE-2024-6678) with a CVSS score of 9.9 posing severe risks.
Protecting your cloud from malicious actors
Cyber security remains a top concern for IT decision-makers as technology evolves, particularly within cloud environments and their associated vulnerabilities.
GitLab releases security updates to fix 17 vulnerabilities
GitLab's recent security update addresses 17 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw (CVE-2024-6678) with a CVSS score of 9.9 posing severe risks.
Islamophobic cyber attack' at major train stations sparks police investigation
A cyber attack displaying Islamophobic messages disrupted wifi at major UK railway stations, leading to police investigation and quick service shutdown for security reasons.
CrowdStrike apologises to US government for global mega-outage | Computer Weekly
CrowdStrike executives apologised for a major outage caused by a faulty update, impacting 8.5 million computers globally. Measures are being taken to prevent future occurrences.
Logpoint names Sren Grubov as SVP of engineering
Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as senior VP of engineering to enhance cyber security product delivery and collaboration with customers.
The UK is strengthening its cyber defenses through international cooperation and new initiatives focused on workforce skills and professional standards.
UK unites nations to discuss closing global cyber skills gap | Computer Weekly
UK government aims to lead a global dialogue on cyber security and skills.
UK convenes international talks on cyber security
The UK is strengthening its cyber defenses through international cooperation and new initiatives focused on workforce skills and professional standards.
UK unites nations to discuss closing global cyber skills gap | Computer Weekly
UK government aims to lead a global dialogue on cyber security and skills.
Crest secures FCDO funding to help overseas countries increase their cyber-readiness | Computer Weekly
UK's FCDO funds Crest's initiative, Crest Camp, to enhance cyber security capabilities in select countries until March 2025.
Datacentres granted critical national infrastructure status | Computer Weekly
UK datacentres are now classified as critical national infrastructure to enhance support, security, and coordination against cyber threats and incidents.
Cyberattack targeting London transit system drags into weekend
Transport for London is facing online outages due to a cyber attack affecting ticketing and real-time information systems, though transit operations continue.
TfL still affected by 'ongoing cyber incident'
TfL is currently responding to a cyber attack by restricting access to online services, while ensuring no customer data has been compromised.
Cyberattack targeting London transit system drags into weekend
Transport for London is facing online outages due to a cyber attack affecting ticketing and real-time information systems, though transit operations continue.
TfL still affected by 'ongoing cyber incident'
TfL is currently responding to a cyber attack by restricting access to online services, while ensuring no customer data has been compromised.
'Catastrophic' cloud outages are keeping IT leaders up at night - is it time for businesses to rethink dependence?
Many UK IT leaders are concerned about the potential catastrophic impact of cloud outages on their organizations.
The US courts may have thrown a wrench into cyber regulation | Computer Weekly
The Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Biden administration's cyber security regulations by removing Chevron Deference, leading to uncertain future protections.
Global cyber spend to rise 15% in 2025, pushed along by AI | Computer Weekly
Cyber security spending is predicted to grow 15% year-on-year, reaching $212bn by 2025, driven by AI adoption and increasing threat levels.
Macron defends giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship DW 08/30/2024
Durov's detention raises questions about content moderation on Telegram and his contributions to the digital space.
Why insider attacks are indicative of a need for security convergence
Security convergence merges physical and cyber security for a more effective defense against all types of crime.
UK proposes New Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to Boost the UK's Cyber Defences | Data Matters Privacy Blog
UK Government will introduce a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to enhance defenses against cyberattacks and safeguard critical infrastructure.
Cyber security adoption is vital to Scotland's space race | Computer Weekly
Scotland is a global leader in CubeSat manufacture, offering end-to-end space services and aiming for a secure cyber environment to attract investors.
The Future of Remote Work: Trends and Technologies Shaping the New Normal
The rise of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to the popularization of hybrid work models, changing the role of physical office spaces, and emphasizing the importance of cyber security.