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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
Three quarters Of Ransomware Payments Go To Russian Hackers
Roughly 74 percent of all ransomware revenue in 2021 was sent to Russian-linked cyber-criminals, Chainalysis research has discovered
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Workforce Trends and Technology
Businesses have re-organised their workforces and processes. Has technology delivered the tools they need to keep their enterprises running and profitable? How do businesses resolve attention residue? And how does technology fit into t ...
ECB Warns Banks To Prepare For Russian Cyberattacks
ECB warns banks to prepare for possible Russian-sponsored cyber attacks, as fears of possible military conflict in Ukraine mount
Vodafone Portugal Networks Still Down After ‘Malicious’ Cyberattack
Vodafone Portugal's 4G and 5G mobile networks knocked offline by cyberattack, that also impacted fixed-line, TV, SMS and other services
Microsoft Mulls Mandiant Purchase To Bolster Security – Report
Shares in Mandiant rise amid report that software giant Microsoft is considering a purchase of the veteran cybersecurity specialist
Foreign Office Suffered ‘Serious Cyber Security Incident’
Public tender document reveals the UK's Foreign Office was targeted by a "serious cyber security incident", but details have not been disclosed
Government To Force Age Verification On Porn Websites
Online Safety Bill will include legal duty requiring all porn websites to implement 'robust checks' on the person's age
Hybrid Work. Hybrid Business
Hybrid work will become the norm as businesses look towards their post-pandemic futures. With these radical shifts in workforce organisation and business processes, how can your company transform into a business fit to thrive post-COVI ...
North Korea Cryptocurrency Theft ‘Funding Missile Programmes’
Attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges remain 'important revenue source' for North Korea's ongoing missile programmes, UN report finds
European Oil And Port Facilities Suffer Cyberattacks
More cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as IT systems are severely disrupted at several European oil and transport companies
Great Resignation Increases Security Risks For Businesses, Warns Tessian
Large scale resignations during the Coronavirus pandemic is causing security risks for businesses in the UK and US, Tessian survey finds
Ransomware Attack On KP Snacks Prompts Shortage Warning
Cyberattack on KP Snacks has seen it issue a warning of shortages of crisps and peanuts in British shops over the coming months
Russia May Employ Cyberattacks For Destablisation, US Warns
American deputy national security advisor issues Russia cyber warning, during visit to her European counterparts on Wednesday
FBI Urges Olympic Athletes To Use Burner Phones
FBI urges athletes competing at the Beijing Winter Olympics to leave their personal devices at home, and rather carry burner phones
German Fuel Supplier Offline After Cyberattack
Echo of Colonial Pipeline attack, as fuel supplier in Germany is paralysed by cyberattack, prompting worries of local fuel shortages
NCSC Warns UK Of Russian Cyberattacks Amid Ukraine Crisis
British firms urged to bolster cybersecurity resilience by the UK's NCSC, as the Russian threat increases amid tense Ukraine standoff