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UK: Jersey Regulator’s Data Breach Leaks Names and Addresses

The leak did not connect individuals to registered entities or roles, and the organization is working with the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner to investigate further.

Ex-Google Engineer Charged with Stealing AI Secrets

Former Google engineer Linwei Ding has been charged with stealing trade secrets related to artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing data centres while secretly working for Chinese companies.

US Sanctions Iranian Officials Over Cyberattacks on Water Plants

The cyberattacks targeted water systems in Pennsylvania and were carried out by an Iranian-backed militia group, exposing vulnerabilities in America's water infrastructure.
December 18, 2023

UK: Corringham School Apologizes After Sharing Personal Pupil Data

Ortu Gable Hall School in Essex mistakenly sent an email to parents containing the personal data of 69 pupils who were being disciplined for bad behavior, leading to an apology from the school.
November 16, 2022

UK: Suffolk Police accidentally published sex abuse victims' data on website

The published information included victims' names, addresses, dates of birth, and details of the offenses committed, the East Anglian Daily Times said, with reports it affected "hundreds of people".

UK: Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

The Mail reported private messages between Ms. Truss and foreign officials, including about the Ukraine war, fell into foreign hands. The hack was discovered during the summer Tory leadership campaign but the news was suppressed, the paper said.
September 19, 2022

Update: 'Vindictive' couple behind IHG hack deleted hotel chain data for fun

Describing themselves as a couple from Vietnam, they say they first tried a ransomware attack, then deleted large amounts of data when they were foiled. An expert says the case highlights the vindictive side of criminal hackers.

Update: NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers

A cyberattack on a major IT provider of the NHS has been confirmed as a ransomware attack. Advanced, which provides digital services like patient check-in and NHS 111, says it may take three to four weeks to fully recover.

Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers

Smart technology is increasingly being used to make farms more efficient and productive - for example, until now the labour-intensive harvesting of delicate food crops such as asparagus has been beyond the reach of machines.

UK cybersecurity chiefs warn of malicious app risk

A new report by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned of the threats posed by malicious apps. The NCSC's technical director, Ian Levy, said there was "more for app stores to do" on security.

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