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Home Cybercrime

Cybercrime


Pro-Russia hackers declare war on Britain

Pro-Russia hackers declare war on Britain

In messages exchanged with The Observer, a pro-Russian hacking group pledges to disrupt UK businesses and infrastructure

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Cyber-attack on Legal Aid Agency leaves abuse victims in danger

Cyber-attack on Legal Aid Agency leaves abuse victims in danger

Hack of government agency has left lawyers with hours of extra red tape and forced them to turn down clients


Hackers strike Harrods in latest UK cyberattack

Hackers strike Harrods in latest UK cyberattack

Department store is the latest in a string of high-profile hacks of British institutions


Cyber-attack on three European airports leads to disruption for thousands

Cyber-attack on three European airports leads to disruption for thousands

London’s Heathrow among those affected as staff issued boarding passes by hand


Elon Musk’s space unicorn has a scam problem

Elon Musk’s space unicorn has a scam problem

Cybercriminals are stealing the identities of investment firms to con millions out of would-be SpaceX investors


Cyber attacks are now a cost of business

Cyber attacks are now a cost of business

A cyber attack cost M&S £300 million in profits and wiped £1 billion from its value


Hackers appear to protect ‘former Soviet states’ from attacks

Hackers appear to protect ‘former Soviet states’ from attacks

DragonForce group also says it has targeted Co-op and Harrods in cybercrime spree


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