TechUK’s new report reveals staggering fraud statistics and calls for urgent collaboration between industry and government. With only 1% of police dedicated to fraud, the UK faces a growing crisis that demands immediate action.
Google is suing 25 unnamed individuals allegedly part of the “Lighthouse” Chinese smishing group that has targeted people in over 120 countries. The operation uses sophisticated phishing-as-a-service software to steal banking information through fake websites and text messages. The scammers have rep
North Korean hackers are exploiting Google’s Find Hub service to remotely wipe Android devices in South Korea. The attack uses compromised KakaoTalk accounts to spread malware to contacts, including psychological counselors working with defectors.
The KONNI espionage group, linked to North Korea’s intelligence apparatus, has been using stolen Google credentials to access victims’ Find My Device accounts. Once logged in, they trigger remote wipes that erase all data on compromised Android phones and tablets. This represents a significant escal
The University of Galway and EY are collaborating on a new cybersecurity executive education program. The initiative will welcome its first cohort in 2026 and targets leaders across various sectors.
European countries are investigating whether Chinese-made electric buses could be remotely shut down by their manufacturer. The concerns emerged after Norwegian testing revealed Yutong buses have direct digital access through mobile networks. Multiple countries are now examining potential security r
Blake Hall’s experience tracking terrorists in Iraq gave him unique insights into how bad actors operate. That knowledge now powers ID.me, his $2 billion identity verification company serving 18 million veterans and major partners like Apple and the IRS.
Hackers used sophisticated booby-trapped image files to spy on Samsung Galaxy phones without any user interaction. The Landfall spyware exploited an unpatched vulnerability in Samsung’s Android software throughout 2024 and early 2025. Security researchers discovered the commercial-grade surveillance
Google has issued a new security advisory warning users about six sophisticated scam trends targeting Gmail, Google Messages and Google Play. The company revealed that 57% of adults experienced scams in the past year, with AI tools making schemes more convincing. Here’s how to protect yourself from
A federal jury convicted former Corning employee Ji Wang of economic espionage for stealing DARPA-funded laser technology. He downloaded hundreds of files in 2016 and was recruited by China’s Thousand Talents Plan. Wang faces up to 25 years in prison.
