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Panic over cyberattacks plays straight into the hands of those behind them
Put the kettle on. Right now, everyone would benefit from sitting down and taking a few minutes to have a cup of something. My weekend was largely spent calming people down after last week’s cyberattacks. Supermarket fridges got hacked, there were bomb threats
A deadly pandemic, a market crash and a cyberattack: What would it actually take to ...
Simulating catastrophic
Killnet Switch Unveils a First-of-Its-Kind, All-in-One, Plug-and-Play AI Cyberattack Box
Introducing KillNet Switch – Technology designed to detect threats, block malicious activity and isolate your network when it matters most. Christchurch, New Zealand, November, 11, 2026 - Imagine your business is under cyberattack. An alert appears on your
BIR probes possible data exposure after cyberattacks
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday said it is investigating cybersecurity incidents that may have exposed taxpayer profile information. In a statement, the tax bureau said it was responding to cybersecurity incidents reported on Nov. 6 and 7,
Germany vows to step up defense against cyberattacks
Germany’s interior minister on Wednesday pledged to fortify his country against hybrid attacks. Speaking at the Federal Criminal Police Office’s annual fall conference in
What to know about ‘unprecedented’ cyberattacks on refrigerators in France
Last month, hundreds of refrigerators shut down across grocery stores in France. French officials have now squarely blamed a series of cyberattacks they say were carried out by two units of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). A new report from
Nigerian court detains journalist Daniel Ojukwu on cybercrime charges
Abuja, November 11, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Nigerian authorities to immediately drop the criminal charges against journalist Daniel Ojukwu, release him unconditionally, and stop criminalizing the press for their work. On November 10,
Hacked fridges and other dangers lurking in the ‘internet of shit’ | Letters
One reader sounds a warning about all our devices that are connected to the internet, following a series of cyber-attacks on supermarket fridges
AI used in cyberattacks, some originating in HK
Staff writer, with CNA Add TT as Preferred Source Nearly half of cyberattacks targeting more than 10 businesses and online platforms in Taiwan in the past few weeks involved artificial intelligence (AI), with some attack traffic appearing to originate from
The most hacked country in Europe? Why is France the target of so many cyberattacks
The “unprecedented” hacks of French
'Battlefield open': UAE hospital chief warns of cyberattacks on infirmaries during conflicts
Hospitals could face disruptions to critical medical equipment, blood supplies and communications as cyberattacks become an increasingly important part of modern warfare, the chairman of Burjeel Holdings has warned. Dr Shamsheer Vayalil said healthcare
Health insurance scams to watch for during open enrollment
If you've been shopping for health insurance lately, you've probably noticed the ads popping up everywhere. Some promise surprisingly low monthly payments. Others claim you'll qualify
2013 breach at Russian cybercrime forum resurfaces with millions of victims' credentials
A 2013 breach of Russian-language cybercrime forum YouHack exposed its members' login details – and millions of credentials they had posted about other victims, according to newly cataloged data. Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) added the breach on Wednesday,
Cyberattack losses nearly erased: Bucharest apartment deals rebound strongly in closing months
Bucharest's residential real estate market is projected to accelerate in the fourth quarter of 2026, with Crosspoint Real Estate estimating approximately 14,200 transactions-a
Telangana sees surge in online shopping, card fraud complaints
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has warned citizens against a surge in online shopping frauds and credit/debit card compromise scams, reporting a sharp rise in complaints involving the two types of cybercrime over the past 20 to 30 days.
Iran's alleged cyberattacks in France raise fears of wider confrontation
Iran's alleged cyberattacks in France raise fears of wider confrontation jkaram Tue, 11/10/2026 - 13:58 ...
Iran Denies Role in French Fridge Cyberattack as Paris Summons Envoy
Iran said it categorically rejected Paris' "baseless and one-sided accusations" of IRGC involvement. ...
Criminals Behind Three-Quarters of Apple Spyware Alerts, Report Finds
Criminals account for three in four Apple mercenary spyware alerts, with an Australian limousine driver among the reported victims. ...
Malaysians take precautions as global cyberattacks escalate
JOHOR BARU – Rising concerns over cyberattacks have prompted the Malaysian public to be on high alert
Fullerton Health server hit by cyberattack; personal data of migrant workers affected
Fullerton Health said it is taking steps to notify affected migrant workers. ...
Iran rejects French claim it was behind supermarket cyberattack
Tehran/Paris: Iran has dismissed as “baseless and malicious” France’s accusation that it was involved in a cyberattack that disrupted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets in October. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Iranian Foreign
France Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Supermarket Cyberattacks Blamed on Iran
France summoned the Iranian ambassador after Paris accused the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of being behind last month’s
Could cyberattacks on cold storage threaten Malaysia’s food supply?
Experts say vulnerabilities exist, but nationwide shortages remain unlikely.
Asymmetric cyberwarfare: 'States increasingly use cyberattacks in support of their other objectives'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Rafe Pilling, Director of Threat Intelligence in the Sophos Counter Threat Unit (CTU). How can a
Iran Dismisses France's Cyberattack Claims, Mocks Domestic Woes
The Iranian government dismissed France’s designation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as the perpetrator of last month’s “refrigerator temperature cyberattack” as “baseless and biased accusations,” adding, “Invest in the livelihoods and education of
World's largest crypto exchange hit by cyberattack
Binance says $2.54 billion in assets have been frozen as a precaution Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has estimated the
Iran rejects France's accusation of involvement in cyberattack
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday rejected France's "baseless and malicious" accusation of Iran's involvement in a cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at hundreds of
