Authentication specialist Okta now admits that Lapsus$ may have in fact accessed customer data, after initially denying a breach
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Authentication Specialist Okta Denies Data Breach
Okta says there was an unsuccessful compromise attempt in January via a third party, but it had limited potential impact to its customers
Microsoft Investigates After Lapsus$ Hack Claim
Lapsus$ strikes again? Redmond investigating claims that Brazilian-based hacking group Lapsus$ leaked 37GB of its source code
Eugene Kaspersky Labels BSI Decision ‘Unfair, And Outright Wrong’
Founder of Kaspersky Lab hits back at Germany's 'political' decision, and says firm was insulted to only be given hours to respond to unfounded allegations
Government Introduces Amended Online Safety Bill
Updated proposals will make UK safest place online with a number of stiff penalties and sanctions, the Government claims, but critics not convinced
NortonLifeLock, Avast Merger Faces UK Competition Probe
NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec) merger with London-listed Avast under threat after UK's CMA signals deeper investigation
Germany’s Cyber Agency BSI Warns Against Kaspersky AV
Germany's cyber agency warns against use of Russian anti-virus software Kaspersky, saying there is a serious hacking risk
Russia’s Roskomnadzor Hacked By Anonymous
Hacking collective Anonymous says it breached Russia federal agency Roskomnadzor last week and leaked 360,000 files (800GB)
The Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Beyond Productivity
As some workers move back to their offices, others will create a more hybrid way to work. Is this massive change in how we organise work leading to better productivity? And how can technology help businesses create new hybrid, agile en ...
Nearly Half Of UK Organisations Suffer Multiple Breaches
Checkmarx report uncovers alarming cybersecurity trends, with 45 percent of UK respondents experiencing multiple breaches in past 12 months
Vodafone Investigates Hacker Threat To Release Source Code
Following on from Samsung hack, ransomware group Lapsus$ threatens to release a 200GB data tranche of Vodafone source code
Telegram Founder Reassures Ukrainian Users Of Privacy
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, says he had to leave Russia because of FSB demands and insists the data of Ukrainian users is safe
China Backed Hackers Compromised Six US State Governments – Mandiant
Prolific Chinese state-sponsored hackers APT41 has compromised at least six US state government networks, Mandiant has warned
Anonymous Hacks Russian State TV Stations
Hacktivist group Anonymous hacks streaming services and state TV news channels in Russia to broadcast Ukraine war footage
Google To Acquire Mandiant For $5.4 Billion
Mandiant is to be acquired by Google, after the Alphabet division agrees to pay $5.4 billion for the cybersecurity veteran
Samsung Admits Hackers Stole Source Code
Hackers have stole 190GB of internal company data at Samsung, and gained access to some source code of Galaxy branded devices
Ukraine Calls Invasion First ‘Hybrid’ War Fought In Cyberspace
Ukraine cyber-security ministry claims it is fending off devastating Russian cyber-attacks on infrastructure, defends formation of volunteer 'IT Army'
Nvidia Admits Data Breach, Exposing Staff And Company Data – Report
Data stolen from GPU powerhouse Nvidia has been leaked online, amid media reports that it has suffered a ransomware attack
Signal Dismisses Hack Rumour As ‘Misinformation Campaign’
Messaging app Signal denies rumours its platform was hacked, saying it is part of a “co-ordinated misinformation campaign”
Toyota’s Manufacturing Shuts Down After Cyberattack
Toyota halts manufacturing at all 14 factories in Japan, after a suspected ransomware cyberattack at supplier Kojima Industries Corp
Meta Shuts Down Ukraine Facebook, Instagram Hacks
Meta Platforms shuts down efforts to hack Facebook accounts of Ukrainian military and public figures, plus separate network of disinformation accounts
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Peer-to-Peer and Your Business
As a new form of communication that does not require the internet or cellular data, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) could offer businesses a new channel to evolve how they communicate across their enterprises. In this Silicon UK In Focus Podcasts, ...
Russian Government Websites Downed After Ukraine Invasion
Ukraine strikes back? Russian government websites have been knocked offline in suspected cyberattack, amid Ukraine invasion
Ukraine Hit By Data Wiping Malware, Amid Russian Invasion
As Russian forces launch a military assault and bomb key targets in Ukraine, data wiper malware hits the beleaguered country
The Mobile Multiverse
Is the ultimate future of the Metaverse on mobile devices? And have strong business cases for developing some form of ‘Metaverse for business’ with available technologies come into focus yet?
Gunmen Hold Hostages At Apple Store In Amsterdam
Apple store hostage drama in Holland, as suspected gunmen takes hostage in Amsterdam Apple Store, amid reports of foiled robbery
NCSC Issues Fresh Call To Bolster Online Defences
Russia's further violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity prompts a fresh warning from UK's cyber defence agency, NCSC
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Digital Identity
Mobile devices are so central to our personal and business lives, are the issues around digital identity about to be resolved with new legislation? Is the ease with which some forms of identity can be faked, copied or stolen, moved us ...
US Warns Russian Hackers Targetting Defence Contractors
American security agencies warn Russian-backed hackers have acquired sensitive US weapons data after breach defence contractors
Ukraine Defence Ministry Suffers DDoS Attack
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence confirms it suffered a huge DDoS attack, while online services for two local banks were also downed