Infosecurity News
UK Government Seeks Views to Bolster the Nation's Data Security
As the economy becomes more and more reliant on data infrastructure, preventing disruptions is increasingly critical
Survey Evidences Leaders Lack Confidence in Cyber-Risk Management
As ransomware attacks increase, executives are uncertain about their organization’s ability to ward off cyber-attacks
NCSC Report Reveals Phishing Lures Increasingly Disguised as Vaccine Appointments
In the fifth edition of its Active Cyber Defence report, the NCSC evidenced how convincing vaccine lures have successfully stolen personal and financial data.
Report Explores Child’s Data Safety Legislation Across 50 Countries
Comparitech report calls for further protection of children’s data online as legislation in many countries deemed insufficient
India's SpiceJet Strands Planes After Being Hit By Ransomware Attack
SpiceJet planes have been stranded following a ransomware attack on Tuesday
18 Oil and Gas Companies Take Cyber Resilience Pledge
Energy corporations agree to cooperate on cybersecurity amid surging attacks on the sector
Multi-Continental Operation Leads to Arrest of Cybercrime Gang Leader
The 37-year-old man is alleged to have spearheaded major phishing campaigns and business email compromise schemes
Three-quarters of Security Pros Believe Current Cybersecurity Strategies Will Shortly Be Obsolete
New research shows companies are falling behind when it comes to developing strategies to protect themselves against cyber-attacks
State of Cybersecurity Report 2022 Names Ransomware and Nation-State Attacks As Biggest Threats
Ransomware, nation-state attacks, and supply chains were cited as the biggest threats in the Infosecurity Group's annual report
Organizations Urged to Fix 41 Vulnerabilities Added to CISA’s Catalog of Exploited Flaws
The newly added vulnerabilities span six years, with the oldest disclosed in 2016
Messages Sent Through Zoom Can Expose People to Cyber-Attack
Zoom has experienced several vulnerabilities in its software.
UK Government Cybersecurity Advisory Board Applications Now Open
Applications for joining the Government Cyber Security Advisory Board are now open.
GoodWill Ransomware Demands People Help the Most Vulnerable
Ransomware detected in India is calling upon people to assist in feeding, clothing and making healthcare accessible to the poor.
68% of Legal Sector Data Breaches Caused by Insider Threats
Over half of breaches were caused by human error, according to ICO's data
Senate Report: US Government Lacks Comprehensive Data on Ransomware
The report said the federal government should prioritize data collection on ransomware attacks
Ransomware Attacks Increasing at "Alarming" Rate
Ransomware breaches have increased by 13% – more than last five years combined – according to new report
Cabinet Office Reports 800 Missing Electronic Devices in Three Years
The figures have raised concerns about sensitive government data falling into hands of nefarious actors
US Car Giant General Motors Hit by Cyber-Attack Exposing Car Owners' Personal Info
The stuffing attack exposed customer information and allowed hackers to redeem rewards points
ICO Fines Clearview AI £7.5m for Collecting UK Citizens’ Data
Clearview AI has also ordered to delete existing data of UK residents from its systems
Mark Zuckerberg Sued Over Cambridge Analytica Data Breach
An investigation found Zuckerberg had lax oversight of users and created misleading privacy agreements
