Ofcom ‘refused commissioner’s requests to see tech companies’ risk assessments’ Dame Rachel De Souza has threatened to use her statutory powers to access the risk assessments. Evening Standard · Sep 1
The UK’s indefinite prison terms injustice laid bare with dozens dead and 700 prisoners left to rot Britain’s former top judge said the IPP regime is a form of ‘preventative detention’ which has punished people ‘grossly excessively’ The Independent UK · Sep 1
"No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots.” United States Secretary of Defense told Army Chief of Staff to stand down over Kid Rock helicopter flyby investigation President Trump's pal Kid Rock is at the centre of Pete Hegseth's controversial military decision Metal Hammer · Sep 1
French schools start new year in shadow of summer cyberattack Millions of pupils are returning to classrooms across France on Tuesday for the start of the new school year, with some schools forced to fall back on paper timetables and registers after a major cyberattack disrupted education systems over the summer. Radio France Internationale · Sep 1
Kinzinger thought Pentagon paid influencers. Now it seems conservative veteran influencers were secretly hired to roles that can influence policy Outed by an online freak-out. We Got This Covered · Sep 1
Meta removes ads for fraud apps posing as porn after India sounds alarm The government said ads on Facebook and Instagram operating under names such as "Night Play" and "Kyss" directed users to phishing websites. It said it had observed a rise in financial fraud involving what it described as "malicious Android applications masquerading as pornography apps". The Economic Times · Aug 31
Rubrik’s AI Security Bet Could Power the Next Leg Higher Rubrik shares dipped post-earnings despite 38% revenue growth and raised guidance, as analysts lift price targets and institutions accumulate shares, though high valuation remains a key risk. MarketBeat · Aug 30
FBI Dismantles China-Linked Hacking Network That Targeted NASA, the Senate and the Federal Reserve The FBI and DOJ seized domains behind a China-linked hacking network that hit NASA, the Fed and the Senate — with stakes for Houston's Latino workforce. Latin Times · Aug 29
Federal Health Agencies Were Among the Targets of a China Linked Hacking Network the FBI Just Shut Down DOJ and FBI seized platforms used by a China state-sponsored hacking group whose named victims included HHS and the National Institutes of Health. Medical Daily · Aug 29
Chinese hackers did not target Nasa, Senate - US reverses statement on agency breaches US authorities have corrected earlier claims that several major government agencies had been hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored cyber group, clarifying that some were targeted but not necessarily compromised. The Times of India · Aug 29
US officials revise claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets US officials have corrected earlier claims that several government agencies were hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored group, clarifying that the agencies were targeted but not necessarily compromised. An FBI affidavit says the group targeted networks including NASA, the Federal Reserve and Senate, while confirmed intrusions affected other US government entities… The Economic Times · Aug 29
Cambodia claims it has wiped out online scam compounds after a sweeping crackdown Cambodia claims it no longer hosts any compounds for international online scams The Independent UK · Aug 28
Big Tech Is Again Sounding the Alarm on AI. 116 Companies Unite To Issue a Warning as Threats Accelerate. OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and Advanced Micro Devices are among the companies and entities that signed the letter. International Business Times · Aug 28
Hackers Stole Airport Customer Data: What Passengers Should Watch Out For Now A cyber security breach at Manchester Airports Group has exposed personal data of 8.7 million customers, raising concerns about potential scams. Financial details remain secure, but vigilance is advised. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Russian-Speaking Hackers Told Cursor AI It Was a 'Test,' Then Used It To Attack Seven Companies Russian-speaking Aurora ransomware operators used Cursor's AI agent in attacks on seven companies after bypassing its safety restrictions
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Three UK Airports Hit by Cyberattack: 8.7m Customers' Data Was Accessed, With Parking, Wi-Fi and Car Details Exposed A cyberattack on three UK airports accessed data linked to 8.7 million people, including emails, phone numbers and vehicle details
Medical Daily · Aug 27 Boston Scientific Says a Cyberattack Has Disrupted Systems Used to Process and Ship Medical Device Orders Boston Scientific disclosed a cyberattack disrupting global systems including order processing and shipping, with no restoration timeline announced.
International Business Times · Aug 27 Fed and NASA Among Victims of China-Linked Hackers, FBI And DOJ Say The Justice Department and FBI announced that they had seized three internet domains used to operate two hacking platforms, which authorities say were deployed against U.S. critical infrastructure and sensitive government networks.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected
T3 · Aug 27 Ring is changing how it protects your security camera footage with a major privacy upgrade The new encryption standard will become the default for Ring users worldwide
AAP · Aug 27 Australian hackers accused of global cybercrime Two young Australian men allegedly at the top of a sophisticated global cybercrime syndicate have been charged following a joint investigation with the FBI.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack Decision not to improve resilience sooner described as ‘unacceptable gamble with our national security’
The Economic Times · Aug 27 ‘Mera aur Cyber Cell ka purana rishta hai’: Samay Raina jokes about ‘Latent’ row before CM Devendra Fadnavis felicitation Samay Raina joked about his “purana rishta” with Maharashtra Cyber while being felicitated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his contribution to a cyber-awareness campaign. The comedian also spoke about the 1930 helpline as Maharashtra Cyber launched its Digital Arrest short film and anthem to warn citizens about online scams.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility for major cyberattack on Norway's public digital services A pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Norwegian government digital services
The Economic Times · Aug 26 Government directs CEA to prepare roadmap to phase out import of critical power systems by 2030 India is focused on eliminating imported SCADA systems by 2030, with the Central Electricity Authority actively developing a comprehensive roadmap for this essential infrastructure. This initiative seeks to bolster self-reliance and enhance the cyber-resilience of the nation’s power grid. By reducing reliance on foreign technology, the government aims to secure…