Elizabeth line crime soars 33% as Gaza war sparks rise in 'hate' on London Tube and bus network TfL reports 6.8% increase in crime - including almost 15,000 cases of theft and pickpocketing Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweapons The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2025
3 Cloud Security Stocks Benefiting from the Remote Work Boom With remote work becoming the new norm, cyber threats are escalating at an alarming rate. This growing risk is driving demand for robust cloud security solutions, providing a fertile ground for companies like Fortinet (FTNT), Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), and Okta, Inc. (OKTA) to capitalize on the trend. Keep… StockNews.com · Feb 10, 2025
London council hit by 20,000 cyberattacks every day Hammersmith and Fulham says it has applied measures such as anti-phishing to combat the attempted attacks Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
No plans to water down Online Safety Act in exchange for tariff deal – minister Ministers are reported to be considering such a move as a way to placate the ‘tech bros’ associated with the new Trump administration. The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Carole Cadwalladr takes on cyber stalking: the best podcasts of the week The award-winning journalist helps a victim of horrific cyber-harassment campaign to fight back, plus a hilarious look at one of the funniest writers ever The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment. AAP · Feb 8, 2025
Trump Says Poor Cybersecurity Aided in DOGE Obtaining Access to Americans' Personal Data: 'They Get It Very Easily' Amid backlash against DOGE's access to closely-guarded data through government systems, Trump stated it was easy to access due to poor cybersecurity. Latin Times · Feb 8, 2025
Teen DOGE Staffer with Access to Sensitive Data Was Fired from Job for Leaking Sensitive Data: Report A teenage employee of Elon Musk's DOGE was allegedly fired from a company for leaking data and later bragged about retaining system access. Latin Times · Feb 7, 2025
3 Cloud Security Stocks That Are Must-Buys in a Digital World With cyber threats on the rise, the cloud security market is growing rapidly. Investors looking to capitalize on this trend may find robust opportunities in Okta (OKTA), CyberArk (CYBR), and Check Point Software (CHKP). These companies are well-equipped to meet increasing demand in the cybersecurity sector. Read more…. StockNews.com · Feb 7, 2025
Is DOGE a cybersecurity threat? A security expert explains the dangers of violating protocols and regulations that protect government computer systems The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), President Donald Trump’s special commission tasked with slashing federal spending, continues to disrupt Washington and the federal bureaucracy. According to published reports, its teams are dropping into federal agencies with a practically unlimited mandate to reform the federal government in accordance with recent executive… The Conversation · Feb 6, 2025
Hackers are spreading info-stealing malware and taking over accounts using fake wedding invitations — how to stay safe Hackers are using fake wedding invites as a lure to infect your phone with malware, steal your data and even share your private messages with your other contacts. Tom’s Guide · Feb 6, 2025
Engineering group IMI latest UK firm to be hit by cyber attack FTSE 100 firm IMI has isolated certain systems while it deals with the hack and is working with externally-hired cybersecurity specialists. Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025
Owner of spyware used in alleged WhatsApp breach ends contract with Italy Exclusive: Decision comes after Italian investigative journalist and two activists alleged to have been targeted by Paragon Solutions spyware The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025 Military to fast-track recruitment of ‘cyber warriors’ as online threat grows The UK’s armed forces have seen 90,000 cyber attacks in the last two years, according to the Ministry of Defence.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025 Global ransomware payments plunge by a third amid crackdown Money stolen falls from record $1.25bn to $813m as more victims refuse to pay off criminal gangs
Latin Times · Feb 5, 2025 Police Looking For New Cross-Border Tunnel After Finding Videos Of Smugglers Promoting It The posts have reportedly been removed, but Mexican police who spotted them began working to find the location of the alleged tunnel
Tom’s Guide · Feb 4, 2025 Macs under attack from North Korean malware stealing passwords and more — how to stay safe Your Mac's microphone and webcam are absolutely fine, despite what hackers may have you believe
Tom’s Guide · Feb 4, 2025 Grub Hub data breach exposed contact and payment information of diners, merchants and drivers — here’s what we know GrubHub has revealed that it was hit with a data breach that exposed the personal information of drivers, merchants and customers.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2025 Ensure Device Safety and Compliance with FDA-Approved Cybersecurity Standards” With the rapid integration of technology into healthcare, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has become a non-negotiable. Medical devices, which increasingly rely on software and connectivity, bring unprecedented convenience and improved ...
The Texas Tribune · Feb 4, 2025 Two more state employees fired after accessing Texans’ private information So far, nine HHSC employees have been fired for accessing without a “business” purpose the private information of Texans seeking public assistance that includes Medicaid and food stamps.
Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025 Scottish Labour aims to tackle digital exclusion through plan for technology Figures released in December showed a near 10% gap in internet access among the most and least well off in Scotland.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 3, 2025 Reported Discord data leak disputed by third-party service RestoreCard The data leak was originally reported on BreachForums
International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025 Hundreds Of US Government Sites Go Offline Hundreds of US government websites were offline on Monday, an AFP review showed, including that of the humanitarian agency USAID which President Donald Trump's administration is shutting down.
StockNews.com · Feb 3, 2025 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Guarding the Digital Economy From Threats The cybersecurity industry is rapidly growing as organizations increasingly prioritize protecting against evolving cyber threats and attacks. Therefore, it could be wise to buy top cybersecurity stocks such as CyberArk Software (CYBR), Fortinet (FTNT), and Tenable Holdings (TENB) to guard the digital economy against threats. Keep reading….