Category: Industry News
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Hacker who ran BreachForums could face 20 years in prison
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The alleged administrator of leading online hacking community BreachForums has been arrested following a US police operation last week. Read via ITPro.
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The FakeCalls Android banking scam is back with better techniques
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The scam designed to intercept customer support calls and steal banking data using fake Android apps has returned, and it’s more effective than ever. Read via TechRadar Pro.
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NCSC Calms Fears Over ChatGPT Threat
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A leading UK security agency has claimed there’s a low risk of ChatGPT and tools like it effectively democratizing cybercrime for the masses, but it warned that they could be useful for those with “high technical capabilities.” Read via InfoSecurity Mag.
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Ransomware gang LockBit claims to have stolen confidential SpaceX data
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The infamous LockBit ransomware operators are claiming to have stolen sensitive data belonging to SpaceX, in what seems to be a supply chain attack. Read via TechRadar Pro.
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UK intelligence services are stepping up against Chinese cyberspies
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The UK government is setting up a new agency whose goal will be to fight against “Chinese cyber-spies and other threats”, the media are reporting. Read via TechRadar Pro.
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UK minister asks National Cyber Security Centre to look into safety of TikTok
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Security minister Tom Tugendhat does not rule out following other governments in banning the Chinese-owned video sharing app from work phones, but says he will comment further after seeing the centre’s report. Read via SkyNews.
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Remcos Trojan Returns to Most Wanted Malware List After Ukraine Attacks
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The Remcos Trojan has returned to the Top Ten list (in 8th position) of most wanted malware by Check Point Software for the first time since December 2022. Read via InfoSecurity Magazine.
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Ransomware Attack Against Barcelona Hospital Disrupts Operations
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A ransomware cyber-attack has targeted one of Barcelona’s leading hospitals, shutting down its computer system and forcing the cancellation of 150 non-urgent operations and up to 3000 patient check-ups. Read via InfoSecurity Magazine.
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UK Government Plans Skills Boost for Public Sector Fraud Fight
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The UK government has announced what it claims are ambitious plans to upskill public sector workers so they can better spot and stop fraud. Read via InfoSecurity Magazine.
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WH Smith hit by cyber attack, current and former staff data accessed
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
WH Smith has revealed that it has been hit by a cyber attack which has impacted current and former staff members. Read via ITPro.
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