Brit hacker admits he siphoned info from US military satellite network

A UK-based computer hacker has admitted stealing hundreds of usernames and email addresses from a US military communications system. Sean Caffrey, 25, of Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, broke in and pinched the ranks, usernames and email addresses of Read More …

The government slashed NHS IT security contract despite warnings it would leave systems vulnerable to cyberattack

The UK government were repeatedly warned that NHS IT isystems were running on outdated operating systems that were vulnerable to attack, yet failed to ensure they were protected. Freedom of Information requests last sumer revealed that trusts across the country were still Read More …

UK hospital meltdown after ransomware worm uses NSA vulnerability to raid IT

UK hospitals have effectively shut down and are turning away non-emergency patients after ransomware ransacked its networks. Some 16 NHS organizations across Blighty – including several hospital trusts such as NHS Mid-Essex CCG and East and North Hertfordshire – have Read More …

UK businesses concerned about cyber-risks linked to smart energy tech

The latest PwC B2B Energy Survey found that 65 percent of UK businesses are significantly concerned about the issue of cyber-risks and over half (51 percent) are worried that their client data isn’t handled with enough security by their energy Read More …

Debenhams Data Breach Affects 26K Customers, Payment Details Exposed

Personal data of up to 26,000 people was exposed due to a data breach affecting customers of Debenhams Flowers, the retailer’s florist arm. According to Debenhams, the site is actually operated by Ecomnova, which is a third-party supplier. Therefore, customers Read More …