Cyber-hackers have attacked cross-chain interoperability protocol Poly Network
Microsoft Releases High Priority Fixes in August Patch Tuesday
A total of 44 patches were released this month by Microsoft, seven of which were rated as “Critical”
NortonLifeLock and Avast Confirm Merger Deal Worth Over $8 Billion
US cyber firm NortonLifeLock has confirmed it will buy British rival Avast in a deal valuing London-listed company near $8.6 bn (£6.2 bn).
Cybercrime Victims Reluctant to Call Cops
New Zealanders victimized by crime are least likely to report cybercrimes and sexual assaults
UPMC to Pay $2.65M to Settle Data Breach Case
Settlement reached over 2014 data breach at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Remote Workers Duck Security Rules
More than half of employees working remotely undermine company security policies
Unauthorized Network Access Selling for Up to Five Figures
Underground criminals are selling access to organizations for as much as $10,000
Fraudsters Impersonate DPD in “Convincing” New Smishing Scam
Scammers are attempting to trick recipients into giving away payment details in a new smishing campaign
Salesforce Communities Could Expose Business-Sensitive Information
Numerous public Salesforce Communities are reportedly misconfigured and could expose sensitive information
NCSC Announces First Cohort for New Cyber Startup Program
The NCSC unveils the first five cyber companies that will participate in its new startup program