Scientists at secret military base at centre of Novichok murder probe fear their details may have been stolen by cyber criminals
Scientists working at a military base which was at the heart of the Skripal nerve agent probe fear their personal details may have been stolen by cyber criminals.Workers at the Defence Scientific Technical Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down, Salisbury, were…
Two leading cyber companies sign agreement to launch AI powered cyber security defence system
By Sean Rayment Two leading cybersecurity companies have joined forces to deploy a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool to bring greater security to hundreds of international organisations. Beyon Cyber, a Beyon Group company and the fastest-growing cybersecurity company in the Middle…
Cybersecurity in South Africa: rising attacks, weak defences, and growing urgency
By Staff Writer South Africa is facing a wave of escalating cyber threats that mirror global trends but expose uniquely local vulnerabilities. From record-breaking distributed denial of service (DDoS) campaigns to surging ransomware and banking trojan infections, the country’s digital…
Cyber hackers target French submarine company
By Sean Rayment A leading French defence company is investigating a potential cyberattack after hackers claimed to have obtained sensitive data relating to the country’s nuclear submarines. Naval Group, the state-owned shipbuilder that traces its origins back almost 400 years…
Synthetic identities and stolen credentials: Constella Intelligence’s report warns of national security risks
By Isabella Egerton Cyberattacks using stolen and fake identities have become one of the biggest threats facing national security, according to Constella Intelligence’s 2025 Identity Breach Report. Instead of “hacking into” systems, attackers are increasingly just “logging in” using real or…
Swiss politicians’ accounts hacked – investigation by Proton and Constella reveals
By Sean Rayment Sensitive information belonging to Swiss politicians has surfaced on the darknet, according to the newspaper Tages-Anzeiger. An investigation by Swiss technology company Proton and US firm Constella Intelligence, a leading cybersecurity company, reveals that around 16 per cent…
Japan enacts new law to boost cyber defence as threats from hostile states increase
By Sean Rayment Japan is rapidly increasing its cybersecurity capabilities through new legislation, international partnerships, and training schemes, following an escalation of threats from hostile states and criminal groups. The initiative has prompted a meeting in Tokyo between the country’s…
Marks & Spencer admits customer data stolen in devastating £1bn cyber hack
Marks & Spencer has today confirmed that personal customer data was stolen in the catastrophic cyber-attack that has paralysed the high street stalwart for more than two weeks and wiped over £1 billion off its market value. The retailer admitted…
Synack’s army of ethical hackers bolsters corporate security, US election systems
We have just over 1,600 fully vetted freelance ethical hackers in the community from over a hundred countries around the world.
Russian military Unit 29155 cyber saboteurs exposed
Western intelligence agencies have accused a Russian military unit consisting of assassins and saboteurs as being behind a number of cyber attacks related to the war in Ukraine. The Russian Military Intelligence (GRU) Unit 29155 unit was named as responsible…
