Category: Cybersecurity
Google bug hunters discovered 6 flaws in Apple iMessage
A team of Google bug researchers called Project Zero say they discovered six flaws in Apple’s iMessage app - one of which is yet to be fixed. The firm’s Project Zero is made up of security analysts who hunt for serious vulnerabilities in various software before hackers find them, providing manufacturers with a 90-day deadline…
Capital One applications targeted in bank data breach
A hacker has gained access to personal information from more than 100 million Capital One credit applications in the US, the bank said as US federal authorities arrested a suspect in the case. Paige A Thompson – who also goes by the name “erratic” -was charged with a single count of computer fraud and abuse…
NHS cyber attack ‘hero’ thankful after avoiding jail in US on malware charges
The British computer expert who helped shut down the WannaCry cyber attack on the NHS said he is “incredibly thankful” after being spared jail in the US for creating malware. Marcus Hutchins was hailed as a hero in May 2017 when he found a “kill-switch” that slowed the effects of the WannaCry virus affecting more…
Man arrested over cyber attack on Lancaster University
A man has been arrested after student data was stolen in a cyber attack on a university. The 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act (CMA) and fraud offences on Monday following the breach of Lancaster University systems, a spokesman for the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. Records and ID documents of…
Fake airport email scam thwarted by Government cybersecurity experts
An email scam designed to defraud thousands of people using a fake email from a UK airport was one of number of cyber attacks prevented last year. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, said the scam had used a fake gov.uk email address to target 200,000 email addresses and was one…
Hotel firm Marriott fined £99 million for customer data breach
Hotel chain Marriott is facing a fine of £99 million over a data breach which is estimated to have affected around 339 million customers. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fine relates to a data breach at the company believed to have originated in the systems of the Starwood hotels group in 2014. Marriott acquired Starwood…
Girlguides launch cyber skills badges
Girlguides in South West England can now earn new badges by completing activities in cyber skills and demonstrating awareness of safety online. Covering all ages within Guiding, from Rainbows to Rangers, girls can complete an activity pack devised in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to show they understand how the internet works…
Cyber Security Essentials: 4 Reasons Why You Should Be Using a VPN on Your Smartphone
Hackers are constantly stepping up their game and wreaking havoc upon the unprotected connections and devices. Hence, a VPN should be an important part of your cyber security arsenal, and being an IT device like any other, smartphones are no exception. Fail to keep it protected, and they may steal any valuable data that you’re…
Forensics firm Eurofins Scientific targeted in cyber-attack
A criminal probe has been launched into a cyber-attack on Eurofins Scientific, one of the main scientific firms used by UK police to carry out forensic work. The company, which has laboratories around the world, was targeted by a ransomware attack over the weekend of June 1 and 2, the company said in a statement.…
Medical implants vulnerable to cyber attacks, experts warn
Medical implants are “vulnerable” to cyber attacks and should be developed with security in mind to help protect patients, experts have said. Connected or “smart” devices, which are placed inside the body and can communicate with external devices, could be exposed to breaches or be hacked, according to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. However, current…
