Iranian banks experienced cyberattacks, impacting ATMs and mobile apps, shortly after the US offered sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets as part of an interim deal to end the war. Negotiations remain tense, with Iran denying agreeing to nuclear inspections.
Five Eyes intelligence agencies issued a rare joint statement warning that powerful AI models capable of devastating cyber attacks are months away, urging leaders to act now. The agencies noted AI accelerates the speed, scale, and sophistication of cyber threats, requiring a whole-of-society response.
Two men, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, pleaded guilty to charges related to a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) that caused months of disruption and cost £39m. The breach affected 10m customers and accessed personal data.
Thalha Jubair (20) and Owen Flowers (18) pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit unauthorised acts against Transport for London (TfL), causing £39m in losses and three months of disruption, affecting 10m customers.
Ex-MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore warns Vladimir Putin is using sabotage, arson, and cyber attacks to intimidate the UK and expand the conflict beyond Ukraine. Two men were convicted of arson plots linked to a Russian-linked Telegram user.
The Cold Chain Federation warns the UK's food supply system is at risk due to fuel shortages, cyber attacks, extreme weather, and international conflicts, urging the government to prioritize resilience amid critical infrastructure concerns.
Lithuania is on high alert for cyber attacks following a massive data leak of over 600,000 entries from national registers, suspected to be the work of a foreign country, possibly Russia. Cybersecurity measures have been implemented, and officials warn of potential espionage against intelligence officers, military, and diplomats.
Fears over a natural disaster or cyber attack are pushing households into contingency planning, Link survey showsMillions of Britons are “prepping” for a potential “major disruptive event” by keeping a stash of cash at home, stockpiling tinned goods or ensuring they have a battery-powered torch close to hand, new data suggests.With war raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, extreme weather becoming more frequent, and warnings that the UK’s critical infrastructure is at risk from cyber-attacks and power outages, many people feel the world has become a more dangerous and chaotic place. Continue reading...
