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Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions

Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown

AAP · May 27

Hackers allegedly stole 40 million records from Charter Communications — everything you need to know

The cable company Charter Communications suffered a data breach but is denying that any sensitive customer information was taken.

Tom’s Guide · May 27

Chief of communications intel agency says Russia is relentlessly targeting UK

A U.K. spy chief is warning that Britain and its allies risk losing a cyber conflict against adversaries like Russia unless cybersecurity is treated with greater urgency

AAP · May 27

Fake emails trick victims into transferring money

The Anti Cyber Scam Center (ACSC) has warned of increasingly aggressive cybercrime, highlighting a new wave of scams involving fake emails impersonating company executives or business partners to trick victims into transferring money.

Bangkok Post · May 25

Why Trusted Integrated Security Partners Have Become Essential to Modern Business Operations

Security has never been a single-solution problem, yet for decades, businesses have often treated it as one.

International Business Times · May 25

Nancy Guthrie's 'Porch Monster' May Be a Hired Thug Recruited by an Overseas Cybercriminal Mastermind, Retired Detective Says

A retired detective suggests Nancy Guthrie's abduction may involve a 'wrench attack,' where cybercriminals recruit locals for physical crimes, raising questions about evolving threats.

International Business Times UK · May 25

Researchers identify people through ordinary Wi-Fi routers with 99.5% accuracy — technique works with standard Wi-Fi routers

The system requires no specialized hardware, no access to the target Wi-Fi network, and works even if the person being tracked isn't carrying a wireless device.

Tom’s Hardware · May 25

MP's messaging account hacked by 'foreign state actor'

Foreign government-sponsored hackers are targeting Australian parliamentarians in what has been described as "a genuine global issue".

AAP · May 25

Cyber police probe live-sex livestream on Facebook

Cyber police are investigating the source of a URL linked to a social media livestream featuring obscene content, while warning that people who like or share such material could also face legal action.

Bangkok Post · May 24

'Greatest President Ever' Text: Trump Forces Unsafe App on FED Agencies, Raising Cyber Concerns

The White House's mandatory app installation on government devices raises cybersecurity and political neutrality concerns, with experts warning of potential network vulnerabilities.

International Business Times UK · May 23