Kacy Zurkus Shortly after Infosecurity Magazine reported that administrators of the world’s largest DDoS-as-a-service website had been arrested, Link11 wrote a blog post, concluding that “In the short period of time since that date,…
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Durham Sixth Form Centre paid ransom after cyber-attack
A school paid out £1,500 in ransom money after it fell victim to a cyber-attack, the BBC has learned. Durham Sixth Form Centre was hit in the run-up to exams…
Why the UK is investing £1.9bn in cyber security
The Secretary of State for International Trade outlines the Cyber Security Export Strategy, desigend to complement the government’s safeguarding efforts. By Liam Fox MP As International Trade Secretary, I meet…
Just Eat 'phishing' scammer faces jail
By Gaetan Portal A computer hacker who sold the personal data of thousands of people on the dark web faces jail after admitting a string of offences. Police began investigating…
Two years for teen 'cyber terrorist' who targeted US officials
A teenager who tricked his way into obtaining the email and phone accounts of senior US intelligence officials has been sentenced. Kane Gamble, 18, targeted CIA, FBI and US Department…
Dispelling the FUD: Key insights from the " #GDPR for Dummies" Roadshow
Shane Fuller As the deadline for compliance approaches, the fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) surrounding the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation is only growing. With masses of information…