The European Commission has ordered the recall of a children’s smartwatch because it leaves them open to being contacted and located by attackers. In its recall alert, the Commission said the…
Month: February 2019
Iran APT Group Targets Foreign Embassies
Security researchers have uncovered a new cyber-espionage campaign against foreign diplomats in Iran, using malware linked to a well-known APT group. Kaspersky Lab researcher Denis Legezo claimed the campaign was indicative…
Two companies fined due to GDPR violation
British Authorities fined an insurance company and an advertising agency 135.000 pounds as they violated the GDPR regulation. Both of the companies belong to the same person. It was found…
Student Loans Company Hit by One Million Cyber-Attacks
The UK’s Student Loans Company (SLC) has been forced to repel nearly one million cyber-attacks over the course of the last financial year, highlighting the growing risk to organizations from hackers. Think…