Unpacking: ransomware attack on London hospitals
In June 2024, a ransomware attack on Synnovis, a critical pathology and diagnostics provider in London, crippled key services in several NHS hospitals. The attack caused widespread operational disruptions and…
The luck of not having banned apps
Banned apps: European citizens are fortunate, but many do not realise it, taking things for granted that they are not elsewhere. A concept that applies to many aspects, including technology.…
Australia plans social media minimum age limit, angering youth digital advocates
By Byron Kaye and Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia plans to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media citing concerns about mental and physical health,…
Dutch government retakes export control over two ASML tools from US
By Toby Sterling (Reuters) – The Dutch government on Friday said it would expand export licensing requirements for some ASML chipmaking equipment, effectively retaking oversight over it from the United…
Byju’s auditor BDO resigns after start of bankruptcy proceedings, company says
By Aditya Kalra (Reuters) – Indian education technology company Byju’s’ auditor BDO Global has resigned after the startup did not provide documents requested following the start of insolvency proceedings, Byju’s…
Money Muling, what is the scam that is reaping victims
Money muling: Scams via apps and social media are numerous and very dangerous. In recent times, one that is all the rage is money mulling, which is sophisticated and can…
US fines T-Mobile $60 million over unauthorized data access
By Alexandra Alper and Eric Beech WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A powerful U.S. committee that scrutinizes foreign investment for national security risks fined T-Mobile $60 million, its largest penalty ever, for…
Zimperium uncovers sophisticated SMS stealer campaign: android-targeted malware enables corporate network and application infiltration
Over 105,000 Malware Samples Identified Key Findings: Over 95% are/were unknown and unavailable malware samples Malware hijacked OTP text messages across more than 600 global brands Approx. 4,000 samples contained…
Malaysia seeks social media platforms’ commitment to tackle cybercrimes
By Rozanna Latiff and Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia is seeking the commitment of social media platforms to tackle cybercrimes ranging from scams, cyberbullying and child pornography, its…
OTP Bots: what are they?
Have you heard of OTP Bots making the headlines lately? If not, keep reading. OTP bot, an abbreviation for “one-time password bot,” is a malicious program meticulously crafted to circumvent…