Cyber security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyber attacks are typically aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal business processes.
On Wednesday 23rd April, the UK Government became aware of a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services. These are the services through which legal aid providers log their work and receive payment from the Government.
Read MoreM&S have issued a statement on their website where they confirm that some personal customer data has been taken in a recent cyber attack.
Read MoreEuroPol reports that in the latest blow to the criminal market for distributed denial of service (DDoS)-for-hire services, Polish authorities have arrested four individuals who allegedly ran a network of platforms used to launch thousands of cyberattacks worldwide.
Read MoreThe cyber criminals behind this attack claim to have the private information of 20 million people who signed up to Co-op’s membership scheme, but the co-op would not confirm that number. The criminals are using the name DragonForce, say they are also responsible for the attack on M&S and Harrods.
Read MoreMarks & Spencer (M&S) has announced that it has suspended online orders as it works to recover from a cyber attack. Customers first reported issues over the weekend, and by Tuesday, the retailer confirmed it was dealing with a “cyber incident.”
Read MoreIn June 2022, Merseyside-based DPP Law Ltd (DPP) suffered a cyber attack which affected access to the firm’s IT systems for over a week. A third-party consulting firm established that a brute force attempt gained access to an administrator account that was used to access a legacy case management system.
Read MoreThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the continuation of government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program, securing its ongoing operations.
Read MoreMITRE Vice President Yosry Barsoum has issued a warning that U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) programs is set to expire today—an event that could significantly disrupt the global cybersecurity landscape.
Read MoreMultiple Australian superannuation funds have been targeted in a coordinated cyberattack that has compromised thousands of accounts and resulted in some members losing thousands in savings.
Read MoreThe Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK have fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) £3.07m for security failings that put the personal information of 79,404 people at risk.
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