Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’ More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instability The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
Claims hospital staff accessed medical records ‘sickening’ – Nottingham families Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust is investigating the claims. Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025
Santander's IT Nightmare: Outage Leaves Customers Without Funds—Can You Claim Compensation? Santander users are experiencing major challenges using their debit and credit cards, as well as transfering money. Downdetector reports that this is an ongoing, global issue. International Business Times UK · Mar 6, 2025
Google Chrome at risk from shape-shifting browser extensions — how to stay safe SquareX has devised a new attack method that allows malicious browser extensions to impersonate legitimate ones for password managers, crypto wallets and more. Tom’s Guide · Mar 6, 2025
Tougher laws needed to combat non-consensual intimate images, MPs say The Women and Equalities Committee said possession of such images should be made an offence. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Defense Secretary Pauses Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia Defense Secretary's decision to pause offensive cyberoperations against Russia raises concerns about U.S. cyber defense capabilities and preparedness to co... Top News · Mar 4, 2025
Hegseth orders suspension of Pentagon's offensive cyberoperations against Russia The U.S. Cyber Command is pausing its offensive operations against Russia The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025
Schumer says cyber operations pause against Russia gives Putin ‘free pass’ Top Democrat calls Trump’s move to retreat from fight against Russian cyber threats ‘a critical strategic mistake’ The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2025
Ofcom tells social media sites to reveal how they will stop illegal content The online regulator has given sites until March 31 to publish risk assessments setting out how users could encounter harm on their sites. Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025
I compared Norton vs McAfee’s antivirus software to see which one is best Norton and McAfee both have a lot to offer in terms of features and extras, but which antivirus programs is best suited for your PC? Tom’s Guide · Mar 1, 2025
43% of Americans use VPNs – should you? 43% of Americans are using VPNs. But what for and should you be using one as well? Tom’s Guide · Mar 1, 2025
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’ The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2025
What to do if your device is seized? SFLC.in offers a guide What should you do when officials seize your electronic device during a raid? The Software Freedom Law Center, India, has now released a guide to educate Indians on how they can safeguard their personal security, privacy and rights in such instances. Newslaundry · Feb 28, 2025
Nancy Mace To Hold Hearing Seeking To Leverage Tech For Increased Deportations Mace, who chairs the House Oversight Committee's cybersecurity and information technology committee, said she will seek to identify "innovative avenues to deploy cutting-edge technology to help federal immigration agents" Latin Times · Feb 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025 Ofcom criticised over ‘checklist’ approach to Online Safety Act The Molly Rose Foundation has called for the Government to step in and strengthen online safety rules.
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025 Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team The tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2025 Sensitive details of Australian IVF patients posted to dark web after Genea data breach Genea CEO told patients information accessed includes contact details, Medicare card numbers, medical histories, test results and medications
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025 Italian priest close to pope told he was target of surveillance tool used by a government Meloni administration pressed to address issue after other people working with migrants also told they were targeted
Tom’s Guide · Feb 25, 2025 iOS 18.4 just got a handy security upgrade that will make your life easier Apple Passwords just added a countdown to two-factor authentication codes — and that's a very helpful upgrade.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025 TV tonight: inside the dark world of cyber sex crime Presenter James Blake finds there is a policing war raging online. Plus: a cold case gets a breakthrough. Here’s what to watch this evening
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 ‘Inventive’ teenagers could circumvent a social media ban, MP warns MPs have been debating a petition calling for a minimum age on social media.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 24, 2025 NordLayer unveils next-gen browser for businesses Business VPN NordLayer has unveiled its next-gen browser, enabling organisations to safeguard sensitive data and combat cyber threats.
Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2025 Conflicts trigger globe’s highest rate of internet shutdowns in 2024: NGO Wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar among those spurring ‘digital violence’.
Dynamite News · Feb 24, 2025 Samajwadi Party MLAs protest in UP Assembly against Brajesh Pathak's comment; Details here... The Budget Session started on February 20 and will continue until March 5. A must must read on Dynamite News:
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 23, 2025 Security researcher finds vulnerability in internet-connected bed, could allow access to all devices on network Web-connected smart bed provider Eight Sleep revealed to be including an SSH backdoor in its beds, as well as exposing a live AWS key.