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Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Ransomware

Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million

Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Broadcom forces VMware clients to roll back crucial updates
Firewalls

Broadcom forces VMware clients to roll back crucial updates

Broadcom forces VMware customers on expired support to roll back security updates, risking exposure to known vulnerabilities and increased cyberattack threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025
Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users
Surveillance

Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users

A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Malware

Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes

Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Experts stress importance of data privacy in AI era
Data Protection

Experts stress importance of data privacy in AI era

With Data Privacy Day occurring this week, experts stress the urgency for individuals and organisations to enhance protections against rising cyber threats, including AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
Ransomware

Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave

The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Concerns over genetic data security as 23andMe bankrupts
Data Protection

Concerns over genetic data security as 23andMe bankrupts

Concerns escalate over 23andMe's bankruptcy as experts warn millions of users' sensitive genetic data may be at risk amid potential asset sales.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025