A Chinese businessman who pleaded guilty to hacking sensitive military information has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison in the US. Su Bin admitted collaborating with hackers in…
Month: July 2016
GDPR Fines Could Cost Firms Over $320 Billion
Fines of up to 4% of annual global turnover promised when the new law comes into force in May 2018. By Phil Muncaster Firms that sell consumer products are risking…
An online market that offered cheap hacked servers returns
The xDedic site had been offering access to hacked servers across the world. By Michael Kan A website that offered access to hacked servers for as little as $6 is…
Teenager admits Mumsnet password cyber attack charges
A teenager has pleaded guilty to a cyber attack on Mumsnet which caused the parenting site to reset the passwords of 7.7 million members. David Buchanan, 18, of Haslemere, Surrey,…
House of Lords has vital opportunity to remove counter-productive ‘internet connection records’ from the Snoopers’ Charter
(On) Wednesday 13 July 2016) Parliament has a vital opportunity to remove the power to collect and store the nation’s ‘internet connection records’ (ICRs) in the Investigatory Powers Bill. On…
Symantec: BEC Threat Now Hits 400+ Firms Per Day
According to Symantec nearly 40% of victims are SMEs, with the next biggest target the financial sector (14%). By Phil Muncaster Over 400 companies are targeted by so-called Business Email…