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Venice Film Festival hit by data breach
Venice Film Festival hit by data breach
Festival organisers acted swiftly to secure systems and notify affected attendees.
Aug. 6, 2025
FBI warns public to avoid scanning QR codes on unsolicited packages
FBI warns public to avoid scanning QR codes on unsolicited packages
Criminals are now placing QR codes on packages to lure recipients into sharing data or downloading malware, according to the FBI.
Aug. 4, 2025
Project Crypto to simplify crypto regulations in the US
Project Crypto to simplify crypto regulations in the US
SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced a shift towards clearer crypto regulations and innovation-friendly policies under Project Crypto.
Aug. 3, 2025
China's Silk Typhoon hackers filed patents for advanced spyware tools
China's Silk Typhoon hackers filed patents for advanced spyware tools
Patents expose Silk Typhoon’s ability to target Apple devices, routers and home networks, marking a leap in China’s offensive cyber capacity.
Aug. 1, 2025
Google states it has not received UK request to weaken encryption
Google states it has not received UK request to weaken encryption
Google has confirmed it has not received a U.K. government order to create a backdoor in its encrypted services, offering rare public clarity amid broader scrutiny of surveillance demands on tech companies.
July 31, 2025
NATO highlights cyber vulnerabilities in European ports
NATO highlights cyber vulnerabilities in European ports
A NATO policy brief warns that civilian ports across Europe face increasing cyber threats from state-linked actors and calls for updated maritime strategies to strengthen cybersecurity and civil–military coordination.
July 31, 2025
AI chatbot captures veteran workers' knowledge to support UK care teams
AI chatbot captures veteran workers' knowledge to support UK care teams
The Hey Geraldine chatbot helps social care staff tackle complex daily questions using AI trained by Geraldine Jinks herself.
July 29, 2025
Allianz breach affects most US customers
Allianz breach affects most US customers
Allianz says its core systems were not compromised and has contacted federal authorities.
July 28, 2025
Historic UK KNP transport firm collapses after ransomware attack
Historic UK KNP transport firm collapses after ransomware attack
Hackers from Akira encrypted vital systems and demanded about £5 million, forcing a shutdown.
July 23, 2025
Surge in UK corporate data leaks fuels fraud fears
Surge in UK corporate data leaks fuels fraud fears
Most corporate data leaks now involve sensitive financial and HR records, warns major cybersecurity study.
July 23, 2025
South Korea joins US-led multinational cyber exercise
South Korea joins US-led multinational cyber exercise
For the fourth time since 2022, South Korea is participating in the U.S.-led Cyber Flag exercise to strengthen joint cyber defense capabilities with the Five Eyes alliance.
July 22, 2025
Singapore probes cyberattacks on critical infrastructure linked to UNC3886
Singapore probes cyberattacks on critical infrastructure linked to UNC3886
Singapore has attributed cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure to the espionage group UNC3886, while China has rejected allegations of any involvement.
July 22, 2025