In cyber Commons, Jeremy Corbyn is back where he belongs… and new boy Keir Starmer plays a blinder

There is a fairground spookiness to Parliament at the moment. Most areas are boarded up or deserted. The long, high vaulted corridors of the Palace of Westminster are so quiet you can actually hear the nibs of the security guards scratching. But amid the unnerving hush, two eye-popping events played out yesterday in the House … Read more

It’s cyber Crufts! Kennel Club launches online dog show for pedigrees and crossbreeds

If you’ve always thought your handsome hound had a shot at winning big at Crufts, now is your chance to find out. The Kennel Club, the organisation behind the prestigious event, has launched an online dog show for pet owners stuck indoors during lockdown. The competition includes classes for both pedigree and crossbreed mutts, as … Read more

Coronavirus used in phishing scam where cyber criminals pose as World Health Organisation

Phishing involves cyber-criminals attempting to steal personal information such as online passwords, bank details or money from an unsuspecting victim.  Very often, the criminal will use an email, phone call or even a fake website pretending to be from a reputable company.  The criminals can use personal details to complete profiles on a victim which … Read more

Coronavirus UK: NHS delays annual cyber security checks

NHS is left vulnerable to hackers as its annual cyber security checks on systems across hospitals are delayed due to coronavirus chaos Digital transformation group NHSX announced the six-month delay in checks Each NHS Trust and group has to return the annual cyber security checklists They are designed to ensure systems are not being left vulnerable … Read more

NHS delays annual cyber security checks due to coronavirus chaos 

NHS left vulnerable to hackers as its annual cyber security checks on systems across hospitals are delayed due to coronavirus chaos Digital transformation group NHSX announced the six month delay in checks Each NHS Trust and group has to return the annual cyber security checklists They are designed to ensure systems are not being left vulnerable … Read more

Cyber attack halts coronavirus tests at Czech hospital where an infected patient is being treated

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type … Read more

Unfixable flaw in Intel chips from the last five years could let cyber criminals hijack computers 

Unfixable flaw in nearly all Intel chips released in the last five years could allow cyber criminals to hijack computers and wreak ‘utter chaos’ The flaw causes a security feature protecting computer memory to load too late This creates a short window in which expert hackers can run malicious code  The issue stems from uneditable … Read more

After clean chit to accused in cyber stalking case, Pakistan court asks probe agency to clarify

By: Express News Service | Chandigarh | Updated: February 18, 2020 2:10:16 pm The court ordered another analysis of two phones involved in the exchange of alleged messages by a single expert. The Lahore High Court Monday summoned Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) director to clarify on the conflicting forensic reports relating to alleged “obscene/obnoxious … Read more

Travelex restores online services as it recovers from cyber attack

Travel money firm Travelex restores online services as it recovers from cyber attack The foreign exchange firm’s website has been shut down since New Year’s Eve Banks that use Travelex are still unable to sell travel money  By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 14 January 2020 | Updated: 09:04 GMT, 15 … Read more