December 24, 2023 at 01:41AM A UK teen, Arion Kurtaj, was given an indefinite hospital order due to his intent to resume cybercrime, while another teen, part of the LAPSUS$ gang, received an 18-month Youth Rehabilitation Order for cyberattacks on companies like Microsoft and Samsung. The group is known for SIM-swapping attacks and extortion via … Read more
December 22, 2023 at 09:12AM British teenager Arion Kurtaj has been indefinitely hospitalized due to his inability to control his actions online. He was found responsible for a major hacking spree targeting the video game industry and membership in the Lapsus$ group. Kurtaj, diagnosed with autism, will remain at a secure hospital for life unless … Read more
December 11, 2023 at 03:00AM Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered 18 malicious loan apps on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded over 12 million times. These apps target users in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, gathering personal and financial information for blackmail. It’s crucial to download apps from official sources and scrutinize permissions and reviews … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 04:39AM The Reading Borough Council apologized after recommending users to disable browser HTTPS to access its planning portal, which had faced a month-long outage due to technical issues. The council has since repaired the portal and restored secure access, while the decision-making behind the poor security advice remains unexplained. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more