Hackers hijack government website to mine crypto-cash

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) took down its website after a warning that hackers were taking control of visitors’ computers to mine cryptocurrency. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43025788  

‘Snoopers’ charter’ changes put forward

The government has proposed changes to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) after accepting that some parts of it are “inconsistent with EU law”. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42195352  

Morrisons liable for staff details breach

Morrisons has been found liable for the actions of a former member of its staff who stole the data of thousands of employees and posted it online. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42193502  

NCSC launches new Cyber Essentials website

The NCSC has today launched its new Cyber Essentials website. “We’ve responded by creating a single site for Cyber Essentials, pulling together information from various government websites. We’ve tried to simplify some of the messages for those who are just...

UK regulator has ‘huge concerns’ over Uber breach

The UK’s information commissioner has “huge concerns about Uber’s data policies and ethics” following a breach that exposed the details of 57 million customers and drivers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42079937...