cyber warfare
State-backed hackers are disrupting COVID-19 vaccine efforts
State-backed hackers are disrupting COVID-19 vaccine efforts
Microsoft reveals “unconscionable” attacks by Russian and North Korean groups against seven organisations
16 Nov 2020
It's too late to let slip the robodogs of war now we have ransomware
It's too late to let slip the robodogs of war now we have ransomware
Why bother with killer robots when one dodgy email attachment can shutdown whole organisations?
10 Nov 2020
US charges six Russians behind NotPetya and Olympics hacks
US charges six Russians behind NotPetya and Olympics hacks
The GRU members spread some of the most infamous malware strains including NotPetya and Olympic Destroyer
20 Oct 2020
Google blocked record-breaking 2.5Tbps DDoS attack in 2017
Google blocked record-breaking 2.5Tbps DDoS attack in 2017
The previously unknown attack, which was triggered by state-backed hackers, is the largest DDoS attack on record
19 Oct 2020
What is hacktivism?
What is hacktivism?
From Anonymous to Omega, here’s everything you need to know about hackers with a conscience
13 Oct 2020
What is cyber warfare?
What is cyber warfare?
We explain what cyber warfare is and why you need to pay attention to the threats posed
22 Sep 2020
IT Pro Live: Facing the next wave of digital manipulation
IT Pro Live: Facing the next wave of digital manipulation
How new digital propaganda techniques are already being deployed by threat actors
1 Sep 2020
Russian military targeting Linux systems with Drovorub malware
Russian military targeting Linux systems with Drovorub malware
The NSA and FBI warn the malware is being deployed in real-world espionage attacks by the group known as Fancy Bear
14 Aug 2020
US charges two Chinese spies for stealing terabytes of data
US charges two Chinese spies for stealing terabytes of data
The two men are believed to have stolen hundreds of millions of dollars worth of trade secrets and intellectual property
22 Jul 2020
North Korean hackers linked to Magecart attack spree
North Korean hackers linked to Magecart attack spree
Cyber criminals with ties to Lazarus have been intercepting checkouts on a global scale since at least May 2019
6 Jul 2020
Iranian hackers infiltrated major VPN and remote systems for years
Iranian hackers infiltrated major VPN and remote systems for years
Firms in the IT and telecoms industry among those targeted by a reconnaissance and information theft campaign
17 Feb 2020
US indicts four Chinese military officials over Equifax hack
US indicts four Chinese military officials over Equifax hack
The indictments come as tensions between the US and China continue to escalate
11 Feb 2020
US warns of Iran cyber retaliation amid Soleimani fallout
US warns of Iran cyber retaliation amid Soleimani fallout
Iranian activity will likely cause temporary disruption to national critical infrastructure at a minimum, claims DHS
6 Jan 2020
Labour Party targeted by ‘large scale’ cyber attack
Labour Party targeted by ‘large scale’ cyber attack
Election campaigning was 'slowed down' but the attack ultimately failed, and no data was lost
12 Nov 2019
Tenable: There are far more dangerous threats than zero-days
Tenable: There are far more dangerous threats than zero-days
‘If you’re scared of zero-days, you don’t know what you’re talking about’ claims Tenable
7 Nov 2019
US allies targeted by WhatsApp video hack
US allies targeted by WhatsApp video hack
Victims include high profile government and military officials spread across 20 countries, report
1 Nov 2019
Is cyber security about to go interstellar?
Is cyber security about to go interstellar?
When we think about the cyber attacks of the future, we may have to think bigger
30 Oct 2019
A lack of global norms is killing the security industry
A lack of global norms is killing the security industry
Better protocols to facilitate global cyber co-operation should be at the forefront of innovation in the sector
30 Oct 2019
Russian hacking group masquerades as Iranian spy network
Russian hacking group masquerades as Iranian spy network
Hacking technique highlights how difficult it is to attribute blame after a cyber attack
21 Oct 2019
Tech giants form cyber security 'supergroup'
Tech giants form cyber security 'supergroup'
Microsoft, Mastercard and others band together to help organisations get through attacks
27 Sep 2019
Universities a 'huge target' for nation-state attackers
Universities a 'huge target' for nation-state attackers
The UK's leading cyber security agency issued advie to elite academic institutions on how keep them and their country safe
19 Sep 2019
WannaCry-style cyber attack could trigger full NATO response
WannaCry-style cyber attack could trigger full NATO response
It marks the second time the military alliance has tried to incorporate cyber threats into the treaty
28 Aug 2019
NSA to create new division to bolster US cyber defences
NSA to create new division to bolster US cyber defences
Focus on defensive operations comes amid mounting geopolitical tensions
24 Jul 2019