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Foreign Office targeted in a ‘serious cyber security incident’
Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) was the target of a serious cyber security incident that forced it to seek urgent cyber security help from one of its cyber security contractors. The existence of the incident was revealed in a public...
Hackers Backdoored Systems at China’s National Games Just Before Competition
Systems hosting content pertaining to the National Games of China were successfully breached last year by an unnamed Chinese-language-speaking hacking group. Cybersecurity firm Avast, which dissected the intrusion, said that the attackers gained access to a web server...
Upcoming Apple iPhone feature to give merchants a way to accept crypto payments
Apple Pay users will technically be able to use iPhone’s Tap to Pay feature to make crypto payments across mainstream merchants and businesses. Apple announced plans to launch Tap to Pay for iPhone, a new feature that effectively turns the smartphone into a point of...
Ransomware gangs are changing their tactics. That could prove very expensive for some victims
The cost and risk of executing ransomware attacks is going up, making it harder for cyber criminals to carry them out, which could lead to a decline in the number of overall ransomware attacks. But that could mean some ransomware victims end up paying a heavier price....
Apple Aims to Debut a New Low-Cost 5G iPhone and iPad in Early March
Bloombergs Mark Gurman has published a predictive report with Bloomberg's sources sharing details on Apple's upcoming Spring event. The report claims Apple Inc. is targeting a date on or near March 8 to unveil a new low-cost iPhone and an updated iPad, according to...
Apple unveils AirTag safety guide amid stalker fears
Apple has launched a new “Personal Safety User Guide” that aggregates details and support documents that can help users “when your personal safety is at risk.” The launch of this dedicated hub comes after Apple published an initial round of support resources a year...
Scammers Exploit Security Weaknesses on Job Recruitment Websites to Impersonate Legitimate Businesses, Threatening Company Reputation and Defrauding Job Seekers
Although this article is specifically written referencing US based recruitment websites you can be certain its the same in the UK so take note. The FBI warns that malicious actors or ‘scammers' continue to exploit security weaknesses on job recruitment websites to...
British company KP Snacks hit by ransomware attack with retailers warned of crisps and nuts shortage
A ransomware attack targeting KP Snacks may lead to a shortage of several popular crisp and nuts brands. Popular snacks from the British company, including Skips, Nik Naks, Hula Hoops, McCoy's crisps and KP Nuts themselves, are a staple in British grocery stores, but...
This Phishing Attack Meddles With Your Emails
As phishing campaigns go on, Microsoft has discovered a new attack in the wild that targets victims’ emails. Microsoft warns organisations to stay wary of this sneaky attack that abuses OAuth request links. Phishing Attack Targeting Emails In a series of tweets,...
DazzleSpy: macOS backdoor delivered through watering hole attacks
In late 2021, a never before seen macOS backdoor was delivered to pro-democracy individuals in Hong Kong via fake and compromised sites (for example, that of local radio station D100) by exploiting vulnerabilities in Webkit, the browser engine powering Safari, and...