Open University fined for negligent cyber security after being hacked
The Data Protection Commissioner said on Monday she has slapped a €45,000 fine on the Open University of Cyprus for negligent cyber security in relation...
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Microsoft says hackers used code flaw to steal emails from government agencies
Microsoft MSFT.O says that hackers used a flaw in its code to steal emails from government agencies and other clients. In a blog post published...
Ministry of Research lacks staff to prevent cyberattacks, reveals audit committee
The junior ministry of research and innovation has no staff in place to prevent a cyberattack, it emerged on Thursday at the House audit committee....
US government agencies hit in global hacking spree
The U.S. government has been hit in a global hacking campaign that exploited a vulnerability in widely used software but does not expect it to...
Russian hackers targeting Western critical infrastructure, UK says
The UK government’s cyber defence agency warned on Wednesday of an emerging threat to Western critical national infrastructure posed by hackers sympathetic to Russia and...
Businesses warned to improve online security
The digital security authority issued online safety advice to businesses on Monday, citing a Eurobarometer report that showed more small and medium sized (SMEs) establishments...
Austrian spy firm accused by Microsoft says hacking tool was for EU states
An Austrian firm which Microsoft said created malicious software that was detected on the computer systems of some of its clients in at least three countries...
Police urge caution over reports of social media password hacking
Police have urged the public to be especially careful in relation to suspicious messages circulating that allow hackers to steal users’ passwords on social media....
Apple rushes to fix iPhone message spyware bug
A cyber surveillance company based in Israel developed a tool to break into Apple iPhones with a never-before-seen technique that has been in use since at least...
Teen arrested for hacking, sharing photos of underage girl
Police on Wednesday arrested an 18-year-old man after being reported by an underage girl of hacking into her social media accounts and sending her photos...
