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Australia: Computer Users Warned of Cyber Attack Triggered by Innocuous Search About Bengal Cats

Computer users in Australia are being cautioned about an unusual and potentially dangerous cyber threat. According to cybersecurity firm SOPHOS, individuals searching “Are Bengal cats legal in Australia?” could inadvertently put their personal information at risk if they click certain search results. A report by the New York Post detailed...

U.S. Networks Breached In Sophisticated Cyberattack Linked To China

U.S. broadband providers have reportedly been the target of a sophisticated cyberattack linked to the Chinese government, compromising networks used for lawful wiretap requests. The breach could have allowed Chinese hackers to access sensitive data concerning the U.S. government’s court-authorized communications surveillance operations. Attack May Have Exposed Sensitive Wiretap Data...

Teenager Arrested in Connection with Cyber Attack on Transport for London

A 17-year-old boy from Walsall has been arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) as part of an ongoing investigation into a cyber attack that targeted Transport for London (TfL) on September 1. The teenager was apprehended on September 5 on suspicion of offences under the Computer Misuse Act. After...

Israel On Alert For Major Cyber Assaults On Iran’s Jerusalem Day

The Israel National Cyber Directorate has issued a warning regarding an uptick in cyberattacks ahead of Iranian Jerusalem Day, which falls on April 5. This year, amid the ongoing "Iron Swords" conflict with Hamas in Gaza, hostile online rhetoric has escalated, prompting calls for cyber assaults against Israeli individuals and...