A cache containing more than 700 million email addresses and passwords has been located by security researchers. The data has been processed and loaded into the highly respected HaveIBeenPwned? website which has been collecting data from similar breaches since 2013.... University students have been bombarded with fake tax refund emails in the last month, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46234014 If you receive emails / texts claiming to be from HMRC which you suspect are fake, you can... The Bank of England is testing the UK’s ability to withstand a major cyber-attack on financial institutions. The Bank of England’s press release says: “This exercise forms a vital part of the sector wide biennial process that seeks to ensure the industry... Heathrow airport recognises the need for security awareness training after being fined £120,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office for “serious” data protection failings. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45785227 Weak default passwords make it child’s play to hack IoT devices, hence the desire for this new law. However, the lawmakers have missed the chance to demand that IoT devices should be kept up to date with the latest security fixes.... Facebook says almost 50 million of its users were left exposed by a security flaw in a feature known as “View As” to gain control of people’s accounts. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45686890 In order for this site to work properly, and in order to evaluate and improve the site, this site uses cookies. Please click the button to indicate your acceptance of this. For more information see our Privacy Policy . Accept
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