Poland Polish opposition duo hacked with NSO spyware, digital researchers say Citizen Lab could not say who ordered the hacks and NSO does not identify its clients, beyond saying it works only with legitimate government agencies. 20/12/2021
Biztech news Russia is behind 58% of state-sanctioned hacks, according to Microsoft In its annual report on cybercrime, Microsoft reveals the top three countries targeted by Russian state-sponsored hackers where the United States, Ukraine and the UK. 08/10/2021
Italy Italian website for vaccination appointments targeted by hackers Hackers attacked the IT systems behind COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Lazio region. 02/08/2021
Biztech news British man arrested in Spain over high-profile Twitter hack A British man was arrested in Spain over his alleged role in the high-profile Twitter hack last summer that targeted US politicians, celebrities and tech moguls. 21/07/2021
Biztech news JBS confirms it paid $11 million following ransomware cyberattack The confirmation comes just days after US officials recovered the bulk of a ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline to Russian hackers. 10/06/2021
Biztech news US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom The operation to seize cryptocurrency paid to a Russia-based hacker group is the first of its kind to be undertaken by a specialised ransomware task force. 08/06/2021
Biztech news New Zealand health system hackers have released patient data The group responsible for the ransomware attack released patient details to local media who passed the data on to the police. 26/05/2021
Biztech news Irish healthcare service targeted by 'significant ransomware attack' Ireland's Health Service Executive said on Friday that it has shut down its IT systems as a precaution. 14/05/2021
China Chinese hackers are targeting Uighur Muslims abroad, says Facebook Facebook says it has taken action against hacker groups based in China, which are targeting Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province and abroad. 25/03/2021
USA Hacker tried to add chemicals to Florida water supply, police say A hacker illegally gained access to a Florida water treatment plant system, and attempted to increase the concentration of a chemical in the water supply. 09/02/2021
United Arab Emirates New hacking scams - Here's how to avoid them Ethical Hackers explain how cyber scams have become more sophisticated since lockdown. Online safety is important, here are tips on how to remain safe. 21/12/2020
