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China now the top DDoS target, says Cloudflare
China now the top DDoS target, says Cloudflare
Over 600 providers now use Cloudflare's threat feed to curb botnets.
July 18, 2025
Military-trained hacker brought down in telecom data theft
Military-trained hacker brought down in telecom data theft
The hacker used brute-force tools, Telegram coordination, and dark‑web forums to sell stolen data from high‑profile networks.
July 17, 2025
Pennsylvania criminalises malicious deepfakes under new digital forgery law
Pennsylvania criminalises malicious deepfakes under new digital forgery law
Non-consensual AI impersonation now triggers misdemeanour charges, while financial and political deepfake abuse becomes a felony offence.
July 17, 2025
EU sends warning to crypto platforms over AML risks
EU sends warning to crypto platforms over AML risks
Crypto firms will be required to block anonymous wallets and comply with tougher data-sharing rules by 2027.
July 17, 2025
Google pushes urgent Chrome update before 23 July
Google pushes urgent Chrome update before 23 July
Restarting your browser is essential to apply the security fix.
July 16, 2025
Co-op CEO apologises after cyberattack hits 6.5 million members
Co-op CEO apologises after cyberattack hits 6.5 million members
Co-op faces significant cybersecurity breach, impacting millions; CEO expresses deep regret and vows corrective measures.
July 16, 2025
McDonald's faces backlash over AI hiring system security failures
McDonald's faces backlash over AI hiring system security failures
Researchers uncovered major flaws in McDonald's AI hiring system, exposing applicant data due to weak passwords and lack of safeguards.
July 11, 2025
Cyber defence effort returns to US ports post-pandemic
Cyber defence effort returns to US ports post-pandemic
Chinese-linked hacker groups are targeting US ports with advanced AI-enabled attacks.
July 11, 2025
M&S still rebuilding after April cyber incident
M&S still rebuilding after April cyber incident
DragonForce has claimed responsibility for the attack that could cost M&S £300 million in operating profit.
July 11, 2025
M&S urges UK firms to report cyberattacks
M&S urges UK firms to report cyberattacks
British companies should be required to report material cyber incidents, says M&S chairman.
July 10, 2025
Greece seizes crypto tied to record Bybit hack
Greece seizes crypto tied to record Bybit hack
The biggest crypto hack in history led investigators to Greece, where stolen Ethereum has now been partially recovered.
July 10, 2025
Court convicts duo in UK crypto fraud worth $2 million
Court convicts duo in UK crypto fraud worth $2 million
Victims faced serious financial and emotional harm after falling for a high-pressure crypto scam.
July 9, 2025