Thousands of TalkTalk and Post Office customers have had their internet access cut by an attack targeting certain types of internet routers. A spokeswoman for the Post Office told the…
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Boy, 17, admits TalkTalk hacking offences
A 17-year-old boy has admitted hacking offences linked to a data breach at the communications firm TalkTalk, claiming he was “just showing off” to friends. Norwich Youth Court was told…
You've been hacked. What are you liable for?
‘It won’t happen to me…’ but best be prepared. By Frank Jennings Hacking is big news and we’re all susceptible. In the UK, hackers could face jail time under the…
UK businesses feel safer than they should when it comes to cyber security
New research has shown that over three quarters of companies have a misplaced sense of protection when it comes to digital threats. by Shannon Greenhalgh In a study conducted by…
CEO Pay Should Be Linked to Cyber Defenses, Say UK MPs
The report has emerged as a result of the inquiry into the October 2015 hack of mobile company TalkTalk. By Steve Evans MPs have recommended sweeping changes to the way…
TalkTalk profits halve after cyber attack
Telephone and broadband provider Talktalk saw profits more than halve following a hack attack on its systems last October. Profits fell to £14m compared with £32m a year earlier. That…