Members of Parliament targeted in a suspected China-backed espionage campaign weren’t informed because the attack was thwarted and didn’t affect them, says a spokesperson for the Speaker’s office. The statement comes a day after parliamentarians called out the government for not informing them that they had been targeted for a pixel reconnaissance cyber attack launched … Read more
LONDON: The United Kingdom on Monday (Mar 25) accused Beijing-backed groups of targeting “democratic institutions and parliamentarians” in two cyber campaigns, unveiling sanctions and summoning China’s ambassador. The Chinese embassy in Britain hit back, calling the claim “completely unfounded” and accusing London of “malicious slander”. With Britain expected to hold a general election within months, … Read more
Politics Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it has been hit by a cyberattack. Agency takes corporate systems offline to protect data The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 05, 2024 2:50 PM EST | Last Updated: 9 hours ago Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it has been hit by a cyber attack. (Graeme Roy/The Canadian Press) … Read more
DigitalTrends.com American Express has put out a data breach advisory after third-party merchants experienced a hacking incident targeting its payment hardware, as reported by Bleeping Computer. The financial services company detailed that the breach occurred in Massachusetts and is associated with an “American Express Travel Related Services Company.” It resulted in several merchants suffering “unauthorized … Read more
The United Kingdom’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) unveiled its 2022 to 2023 Annual Report in a recent government press release, showcasing a significant expansion in its global initiatives. The CSSF, led by the Cabinet Office, focuses on addressing threats to UK national security originating from overseas, particularly conflict, transnational threats and hostile state … Read more
A leading technology services provider Computacenter has been awarded a substantial four-year contract worth £150 million (US$190 million), a government press release stated. This transformative initiative aims to modernise and enhance digital services across the defence sector, addressing the increasing challenges posed by cyber threats on a global scale. The extensive contract encompasses the support … Read more
