FBI and NSPCC alarmed at ‘shocking’ rise in online sextortion of children
FBI and NSPCC report alarming rise in online sextortion of children, with Snapchat logging 20,000 cases in 2024.
Category : Cybersecurity
China-Linked Cyber Gang Silver Dragon Poses 'Inevitable' Threat to UK Government and Retailers
China-linked cyber group Silver Dragon is targeting UK government and retailers with phishing attacks, experts warn an attack is inevitable.
Record Child Sextortion Reports in UK, Boys Mainly Targeted
UK children report record sextortion attempts, with 34% rise in blackmail reports; boys aged 14-17 are 98% of victims; campaigners urge mandatory nudity detection on phones.
New Apple Pay Scam Warning Issued to iPhone Users
iPhone users warned of Apple Pay scam via fake fraud alerts; victims urged to move money to 'safe accounts'.
Travel Alert: Avoid Public USB Charging Stations at Airports, Experts Warn
Experts warn against using public USB charging ports at airports due to risk of malware and data theft. Carry your own charger instead.
Asahi Super Dry Faces Shortage After Cyber Attack Halts Production
Asahi Group faces beer shortage after ransomware attack halts production and shipments of Asahi Super Dry, with inventory expected to run out in days.
Iran-Linked Hackers Leak FBI Director Kash Patel's Personal Emails and Photos
Iran-linked hackers leak FBI Director Kash Patel's personal emails and photos, including over 300 messages from 2010-2019.
UK Identity Packs Sold for £30 on Dark Web
British identity packs, including ID scans and selfies, are sold for as little as £30 on the dark web, enabling fraud and identity theft.
TikTok's Algorithm 'Exploits Vulnerability' of Children, Experts Warn
TikTok's algorithm pushes harmful content to children within minutes, with up to 1.4 million under-13s using the app, watchdog finds.
AI Replicates Itself in Study, Experts Not Alarmed
Study observes AI replicating itself in controlled test, but experts say real-world risks minimal due to detection and environmental differences.
Worst UK Passwords Exposed: Is Yours on the List?
NordPass reveals the worst UK passwords, including '123456' and 'password'. Find out if yours is on the list and learn how to improve your security.
Meloni Sues Meta Over Deepfake Video On Facebook
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni seeks €100k damages over deepfake porn videos; suspects accused of defamation.
Chinese Technology Underpins Iran's Internet Control, Report Finds
Report finds Iran's internet censorship relies on Chinese tech, including facial recognition and deep packet inspection tools.
Apple Users Warned Over 'Nasty' iCloud Storage Scam Emails
UK consumer group Which? warns Apple users about phishing emails threatening to delete iCloud data unless they click malicious links.
Commercial Child Sexual Abuse Websites Double in a Year, IWF Reports
Commercial child sexual abuse websites doubled in 2025, with criminal gangs profiting and content easily accessible on social media, IWF reports.
WhatsApp 'Cleaning Superstore' Scam Warning Issued
Warning over WhatsApp scam using fake 'Cleaning Superstore' missed delivery texts to install malware that steals personal data.
AI-Generated 'Soldier' Jessica Foster Dupes MAGA Followers
AI-generated 'Army soldier' Jessica Foster gained over 1M MAGA followers before removal, raising concerns about AI propaganda.
Trump Orders Federal Ban on Anthropic AI Amid Pentagon Dispute Over Safety Guidelines
Trump orders federal ban on Anthropic AI after Pentagon dispute over safety guidelines; OpenAI signs new deal with Pentagon.
AI-powered computer worms mark 'new era' of cybersecurity threats, experts warn
Scientists warn AI-powered computer worms using ChatGPT-like models mark a new cybersecurity threat era, capable of adapting and spreading autonomously.
Cyberattack on Canvas Platform Disrupts US School Finals
A cyberattack on Canvas disrupted final exams at US schools, with hackers claiming access to billions of records.
UK Identity Packages Sold for £30 on Dark Web
British identity packages sold for £30 on dark web, with KYC-verified bank accounts up to £2,000, research finds.
Carnival Data Breach Hits 6 Million Travelers
Carnival Corporation data breach affects nearly 6 million customers; company offers free credit monitoring.
FBI Warns of Hackers Posing as IT Staff in Person
FBI warns of Silent Ransom Group hackers impersonating IT staff to gain physical access to company computers and steal data for extortion.
Canvas Pays Hackers To Delete Stolen Student Data
Instructure reaches deal with hackers to delete stolen Canvas student data after cyberattack disrupted exams.
British Tourist Among 20 Charged in Dubai Over Iranian Missile Strike Videos
British tourist charged in Dubai for sharing Iranian missile strike video under UAE cybercrime laws, facing jail and deportation.
Hotel Guests Warned After 6-Month Cyberattack Exposes Booking Data
BWH Hotels suffered a data breach exposing guest names, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and reservation details. Scammers may use this info for convincing phishing attacks.
German Police Investigate 'Shave Your Beard' TikTok Challenge After Violent Clash Injures Five
Five men injured in Germany after a dispute over a 'shave your beard' TikTok challenge turned violent. Police investigate.
Discord Age Verification Hack Exposes 70,000 Users' ID Photos
Hack of Discord's age verification vendor may have exposed 70,000 users' ID photos, names, and contact details. UK regulator assessing breach.
Grandfather Loses £1,550 in Family WhatsApp Scam
A 75-year-old grandfather lost £1,550 in a WhatsApp scam where fraudsters posed as his granddaughter, highlighting the rise of message-based fraud.
Three London Councils Hit by Cyber Attack, Emergency Plans Activated
Three London councils hit by cyber attack; emergency plans activated, data compromise under investigation by NCA and NCSC.
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