Cyber-attacks: data theft on the dark web increases by 45% in 2023
2023 saw an increase in compromised account credentials, combined with other extremely valuable data to hackers. It is estimated that more than 7.5 billion pieces of data are circulating on…
‘Operation Cookie Monster’: International police action seizes dark web market
By Michael Holden, James Pearson and Christopher Bing WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – International law enforcement agencies have seized a sprawling dark web marketplace popular with cybercriminals, Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA)…
Thales confirms hackers have released its data on the dark web
By Juliette Portala and Dagmarah Mackos (Reuters) – French defence and technology group Thales said on Friday data relating to the group has been released on the “publication platform” of…
Dark Patterns: are we being manipulated?
As you navigate through the digital landscape, have you ever felt subtly manipulated into making choices you wouldn’t usually make? Welcome to the world of Dark Patterns, the seemingly innocuous…
Europe’s Euclid space telescope launched on mission to explore ‘dark universe’
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – A European-built orbital satellite was launched to space on Saturday from Florida on a mission to shed new light on the mysterious cosmic phenomena known…
Galaxies spotted by Webb telescope rewrite understanding of early universe
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Observations by NASA‘s James Webb Space Telescope are upending the understanding of the early universe, indicating the presence of large and mature but remarkably…
Cyberstalking: The dark reality and how to protect yourself from it
Cyberstalking has become an increasingly common problem in the digital age. It is a form of harassment that occurs online, using digital technologies such as emails, social media, and websites.…
Meet the female founder protecting kids from cybercrime
Protecting kids from cybercrime: Today’s generation is faced with a mass of dangers posed by the dark web. From grooming to suicide to cyberbullying and more, it’s growing extremely difficult…
Cybersecurity in 2024: a terrifying reality
As Halloween approaches, the world of cybersecurity has never been scarier. The numbers speak for themselves: a 60% rise in phishing attacks, 43% of ransomware victims losing data permanently, and…
Ransomware, healthcare is a favourite target and a serious problem
Ransomware in healthcare: An old enemy that is still very difficult to contain. This is the story of ransomware and companies, which, despite the years, continue to be hit by…