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Identity protection company Aura suffers massive 900,000 person data breach: customer information exposed

Aura, an identity protection company, confirms a data breach that may affect up to 900,000 customers.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 19

Local elections 'less vulnerable’ to disinformation, despite targeted campaigns

Elections everywhere are increasingly affected by disinformation campaigns, and this year's French municipal elections are no exception, with watchdogs identifying fake campaign websites. However, their local nature may offer them some protection from the effects.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 19

Netizens Think US Government's Purchase of Domain Aliens Dot Gov is Not for Aliens, It's For Immigrants

The US government's registration of the domain aliens.gov has prompted online speculation about its purpose, with some netizens saying it's more likely tied to immigration than extraterrestrials.

International Business Times UK · Mar 19

DoJ dismantles botnet made of 360,000 infected routers and IOT devices spread across 163 countries that ran for 16 years — SocksEscort proxy network eliminated in joint operation with Europol

Long-running SocksEscort proxy network brought down by US-EU operation

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 14

UAE News: Authorities warn of ‘one of the most destructive’ cyber threats as Wiper malware risk rises

The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a critical alert regarding the escalating threat of wiper malware, a destructive software designed to permanently delete data and cripple systems. Residents and organizations are urged to bolster digital safety practices, as this advanced threat targets both individuals and businesses, emphasizing the need…

The Times of India · Mar 14

UK signs ‘rebooted’ defence agreement to protect Irish waters

Most transatlantic cables go through or close to Ireland, making its waters particularly vulnerable to attack

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

Ireland and UK enhance defence co-operation

A new defence agreement between the UK and Ireland could see British ships ‘responding to an issue’ in Irish waters, according to Dublin.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Zombie ZIP vulnerability lets compressed malware leisurely stroll past 95% of antivirus apps — security suites are blissfully unaware of security issue

Zombie ZIP vulnerability lets malware stroll past gates of 95% of AV suites

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 13

Bleak economic data shows UK plc in trouble well before Middle East crisis

Zero GDP growth in January will not help Rachel Reeves claim she has put UK in position to weather oil price storm

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

Traitors winner Stephen Libby auctioning iconic clothes on eBay for a good cause

Stephen is selling his clothes on eBay to benefit The Leanne Fund, a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by cystic fibrosis

The Independent UK · Mar 13