UN Aviation Agency Investigates Reports of Possible Data Breach January 7, 2025 The United Nations’ civil aviation agency is investigating reports of a “potential information security incident” following a claim that tens...
Atos Says Ransomware Group Claims It Compromised a Database December 30, 2024 By Jim Silver Atos SE said a ransomware group called Space Bears claimed on Saturday to have compromised an Atos database.The French technology...
EU Privacy Regulator Fines Meta €251 Million for 2018 Breach December 18, 2024 The lead European Union data privacy regulator for Meta fined the social media giant 251 million euros ($263.5 million) on...
How Accountants Provide Frontline Defense Against Cybercrime December 16, 2024 Once considered to be simply “bean counters,” accountants now play an important role in the defence, investigation and protection against...
Hacking Rooftop Solar Is a Way to Break Europe’s Power Grid December 12, 2024 By Eamon Farhat All it takes is one hacker and a batch of faulty solar panels to threaten the safety of Europe’s electric...
Ransomware Gangs’ Merciless Attacks Bleed Small Companies Dry December 6, 2024 By Ryan Gallagher The black-and-white message flickering across computer screens sparked panic at Knights of Old, a 158-year-old UK delivery company: “If you’re...
Cyberattacks Cost UK Businesses £44 Billion During Past 5 Years, Howden Survey November 27, 2024 Cyberattacks cost UK businesses approximately £44 billion (US$55.3 billion) in lost revenue over the past five years, according to research...
Danish Central Banker Sees Russia Hackers as Key Risk to Lenders November 22, 2024 By Sanne Wass Cyber attacks against Nordic banks, likely perpetrated by Russia-linked hackers, pose the biggest threat to financial stability in the region,...
Slot Machine Operator International Game Reports Hacker Incident November 20, 2024 International Game Technology Plc, operator of popular slot machines in casinos, said an unauthorized third party gained access to certain...
Markets/Coverages: Chaucer Offers Nuclear Power Stations Insurance for Cyberattacks November 6, 2024 Chaucer has launched a new nuclear insurance policy that provides nuclear power plants (NPP) with insurance cover for cyberattacks. Called...