Cyber Crime
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Russia blamed for cyberattack that exposed UK voters’ data
Speed Read Electoral Commission has not formally identified ‘hostile actors’ behind massive breach but experts say Russians ‘top suspect list’
By Richard Windsor Published
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Russian hackers allegedly breach US government agencies in cyberattack
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Clop gang: Russian hackers issue ‘dark web ultimatum’ to BBC, Boots and BA
Under the Radar Affected companies urged to install security patches and not pay cyber criminals behind hack
By Rebekah Evans Published
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‘Pig butchering’ and dodgy apps: four convincing scams to watch out for
Speed Read Consumer watchdog warns cybercriminals are becoming ‘more sophisticated’
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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What to make of the alleged Pentagon document leaker
Talking Point The 21-year-old Air National Guardsman at the center of a major military breach has become a Rorschach test for pundits and politicians alike
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Dark web marketplace that sold bank-hacking bots seized by FBI
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By Justin Klawans Published
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DOJ warns of spike in 'sextortion' cases targeting underage boys
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By Theara Coleman Published
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How Scotland Yard took down iSpoof in UK’s biggest ever fraud investigation
Speed Read Thousands of victims robbed of £10,000 each on average by scammers posing as banks and trusted sources
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Indian ‘hack-for-hire’ gangs target UK firms and politicians
Speed Read Cybercriminals access private email accounts of dozens of high-profile Brits
By The Week Staff Published
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Pro-Russian hackers say they're behind cyberattacks on U.S. airports
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By Theara Coleman Published
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What happened in the Los Angeles Unified School District cyberattack?
Speed Read It was the 50th attack on the education sector this year
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Catfishing: what the law says
feature Campaigners are calling for online deception to become a specific criminal offence
By The Week Staff Published
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What is cyberstalking?
feature Fake social media accounts increasingly used by harassers to target victims
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Ukraine cyberattack a precursor to Russian invasion?
feature GCHQ helping Kyiv as Moscow blamed for strike on key infrastructure
By The Week Staff Published
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