Computer Misuse Act
UK gov urged to overhaul "unfit for purpose" Computer Misuse Act
UK gov urged to overhaul "unfit for purpose" Computer Misuse Act
Cyber security experts say 30-year-old law has not kept pace with advances in technology
30 Jun 2020
Computer Misuse Act 'putting critical UK infrastructure at risk'
Computer Misuse Act 'putting critical UK infrastructure at risk'
The 30 year-old legislation also prevents cyber security professionals from doing their jobs, it's claimed
22 Jan 2020
237 police officers disciplined over computer misuse
237 police officers disciplined over computer misuse
FOI request reveals UK forces failing basic IT best practices
8 Nov 2019
Ex-Yahoo! employee admits hacking users for explicit content
Ex-Yahoo! employee admits hacking users for explicit content
More than 6,000 users compromised as defendant also accessed iCloud, Facebook and Gmail accounts
2 Oct 2019
Almost 100 HMRC staff disciplined over computer misuse
Almost 100 HMRC staff disciplined over computer misuse
Staff dismissed over misuse of emails, computer equipment and social media
1 Oct 2019
Six-month sentence handed for data abuse in ICO prosecution
Six-month sentence handed for data abuse in ICO prosecution
Data regulator hints seeking tougher punishment was an effort to change behaviour in how personal data is held and processed
13 Nov 2018
NCSC unveils new cyber attack classification system
NCSC unveils new cyber attack classification system
The framework categorises everything from individual hacks up to national cyber emergencies
12 Apr 2018
'Hacker' Lauri Love wins appeal against US extradition
'Hacker' Lauri Love wins appeal against US extradition
Love is now expected to stand trial in the UK on charges of US hacking
5 Feb 2018
36% of ex-employees are breaking the computer misuse act
36% of ex-employees are breaking the computer misuse act
Companies are failing to revoke access when IT workers leave
3 Jun 2016