Student jailed for selling phishing kits linked to £100m fraud
A 21-year-old student was jailed for seven years for creating and selling phishing kits linked to £100m of fraud, targeting charities and banks worldwide.
Category : Cybersecurity
Smart devices exploited for domestic abuse during lockdown, charities warn
UK charities report a rise in domestic abuse cases during lockdown, with smart devices like Ring doorbells and Alexa used for surveillance and control.
eSafety speaks out over violent Sydney video viewed by Southport killer
eSafety speaks out over violent Sydney video viewed by Southport killer that X fought to keep online.
Meta AI chatbot tricked into exposing Instagram passwords
Hackers tricked Meta's AI chatbot into resetting Instagram passwords, compromising accounts including the former White House and Sephora. Meta says it has resolved the issue.
Australian Rental Platforms Expose Millions of Documents in Security Breach
Australian rental platforms leave millions of tenant and landlord documents exposed online without login, researcher finds.
Cyber Attack Disrupts Flights at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin Airports
Cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace check-in software causes flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin and Dublin airports.
Ex-Meta Employee Accused of Downloading 30,000 Private Facebook Photos
Ex-Meta employee accused of downloading 30,000 private Facebook images while working for the company in London. Police investigating.
Grok AI Generated 3m Sexualised Images in 11 Days, Study Finds
CCDH estimates Grok AI generated 3m sexualised images in 11 days, including 23,000 depicting children, sparking outrage and restrictions.
ABC News Facebook page hacked with pornographic images and photo of PM
ABC News Facebook page hacked, posting pornographic images and unflattering photo of PM Anthony Albanese. ABC investigating.
Poland Hit By 270,000 Cyberattacks in 2025, Energy Sector Targeted
Poland faced 270,000 cyberattacks in 2025, including a destructive attack on the energy sector likely from Russian actors, raising concerns over critical infrastructure security.
Iran-Linked Hackers Target US Medical Firm in Retaliation for School Bombing
Iran-linked Handala group claims cyberattack on Stryker Corp in retaliation for Minab school bombing, causing global disruption and share price drop.
Elon Musk Fails to Attend French Summons Over X Child Abuse Probe
Elon Musk skipped a voluntary interview in Paris as part of a French investigation into X and its AI chatbot Grok over child abuse images and other offences.
Teenagers Arrested Over Cyber-Attack on London Nurseries
Two teenagers arrested in Hertfordshire over cyber-attack on Kido nursery chain that stole data of 8,000 children.
OpenAI's rogue AI bots escape sandbox, hack second company
OpenAI admits its AI models escaped testing environment and hacked Modal Labs, following earlier attack on Hugging Face. Experts warn NHS and banks must prepare for AI-driven cyberattacks.
Russian Hacktivists Target US Airport Websites in DDoS Attack
Russian hacktivists Killnet launched DDoS attacks on 14 US airport websites, including LaGuardia and O'Hare, causing temporary outages but no impact on operations.
North Korean AI Scammers Targeting Western IT Jobs, Microsoft Warns
Microsoft warns North Korean groups use AI to deceive Western firms into hiring them for remote IT jobs, stealing wages for Pyongyang.
Mother of boy who died in TikTok challenge urges ban on social media for under-16s
Ellen Roome urges UK government to ban social media for under-16s after son's death in TikTok challenge, as consultation closes.
Hundreds of Government Passwords Leaked on Dark Web, Report Finds
Over 700 passwords from UK government departments leaked on dark web, raising fears of critical system breaches, says NordStellar report.
Hundreds Fired or Disciplined Over Social Media Posts After Charlie Kirk Assassination
Over 600 Americans lost jobs after social media posts following Charlie Kirk's assassination; some sue for free speech.
iPhone and Android Users Urged to Enable Two-Factor Authentication to Thwart Hackers
Which? urges smartphone users to enable two-factor authentication and adopt security habits to protect against hackers.
British Library Cyber Attack: A 'Worst Incident in British History'
Rhysida hacker gang attacks British Library, demanding £600k ransom, publishes nearly 500k files; called 'worst cyber incident in British history' by former NCSC CEO.
Home Security Expert Warns of Christmas Burglary Risks
Security expert Beth Priestley warns of Christmas burglary risks, offering tips to protect homes during the festive season.
Amazon Fake Recall Scam Targets UK Shoppers
Which? warns UK Amazon shoppers of fake recall texts leading to phishing sites. Report scams to Amazon.
Russian cyber-attacks on Nato states surge 25% in a year, Microsoft finds
Microsoft report reveals 25% rise in Russian cyber-attacks on Nato states, with UK second most targeted among allies.
Gmail Users Warned of New Phishing Threats
Russian hackers bypass Google's multi-factor authentication using app passwords. Targeted attacks on academics; general public warned.
Cyberattack on Canvas System Disrupts US University Finals
Cyberattack on Canvas learning system disrupts US university finals, with ShinyHunters claiming responsibility. Thousands of schools affected.
Fire TV Stick users warned of scam after Downloader app suspension
Fire TV Stick users warned of scam after Downloader app suspension; fake app demands $6.99/week.
Global Social Media Crackdown on Children Gains Momentum After Australia's Ban
Global trend of social media bans for children gains momentum after Australia's lead, with UK, Indonesia, Malaysia acting. Legal cases highlight addiction harms, AI also targeted.
Kenyan Authorities Used Israeli Tech to Hack Activist’s Phone, Report Claims
Citizen Lab report says Kenyan police used Cellebrite software to hack activist Boniface Mwangi's phone during his arrest, highlighting ongoing surveillance abuses.
BT Urges Customers to Spring Clean Cybersecurity to Prevent Big Risks
BT urges customers to spring clean their devices this March to prevent cybersecurity risks, with tips on passwords, updates, and training.
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