Surveillance at sea: Cruise firm bans smart glasses to curb covert recording
If you're planning a cruise for your holidays, and cannot bear the idea of being parted from your Ray-Ban Meta...
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Man jailed for teaching criminals how to use malware
Regular readers of Hot for Security will have read plenty of articles about cybercriminals who have created malware, or malicious...
Operation Endgame disrupts Rhadamanthys information-stealing malware
International cybercrime-fighting agencies, co-ordinated by Europol, took down over 1000 servers and seized 20 domains earlier this month as part...
A miracle: A company says sorry after a cyber attack – and donates the ransom to cybersecurity research
One of the sad truths about this world of seemingly endless hacks and data breaches is that companies just won't...
Hack halts Dutch broadcaster, forcing radio hosts back to LPs
A Dutch TV and radio broadcaster has found itself at the mercy of cybercriminals after suffering a cyber attack, and...
The rising tide of cyber attacks against the UK water sector
Critical infrastructure is once again in the spotlight, as it is revealed that several UK water suppliers have reported cybersecurity...
LinkedIn gives you until Monday to stop AI from training on your profile
If you thought your postings on LinkedIn were safe from the AI-training arms race, think again.The Microsoft-owned professional networking site...
Smashing Security podcast #440: How to hack a prison, and the hidden threat of online checkouts
A literal insider threat: we head to a Romanian prison where “self-service” web kiosks allowed inmates to run wild. Then...
Operation Heracles strikes blow against massive network of fraudulent crypto trading sites
In a significant crackdown against online cybercriminals, German authorities have successfully dismantled a network of fraudulent cryptocurrency investment sites that...
BreachForums seized, but hackers say they will still leak Salesforce data
Law enforcement agencies in the United States and France have seized control of domains linked to the notorious BreachForums hacking...
Discord users’ data stolen by hackers in third-party data breach
Discord has confirmed that users who contacted its customer support service have had their data stolen by hackers, who have...
Japan running dry: Ransomware attack leaves nation days away from Asahi beer shortage
Beer lovers will be sobbing into their pints at the news that a ransomware attack has brought Japan's largest brewer...
From fake lovers to sextortionists: 260 scammers arrested in Africa
INTERPOL has announced the arrest of 260 alleged romance scammers, sextortionists, and online fraudsters as part of a multi-national operation...
Luxury fashion brands Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen hacked – customer data stolen
Luxury fashion group Kering - owner of the prestigiou Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen brands, amongst others - has confirmed...
Lovesac warns customers their data was breached after suspected RansomHub attack six months ago
American furniture maker Lovesac, known for its modular couches and comfy beanbags, has warned customers that their data was breached...
