The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack
posted 6/22/21 08.44am
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success - it was only by a fluke that all but $81m of the transfers were halted. Read More

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“Almost a perfect crime.” The hacking ring and an attempt to steal a billion dollars. Investigators blame North Korea. Pyongyang denies involvement. The story begins in Hollywood."

UK: Taskforce report calls for new data protection framework to replace UK GDPR
posted 6/17/21 15.25pm
The Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform published, on 16 June 2021, a report containing recommendations to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on how the UK can reshape its approach to regulation and seize new opportunities from Brexit. Read More

Ransomware is biggest online threat to people in the UK, spy agency chief to warn
posted 6/15/21 10.54am
GCHQ cybersecurity boss sounds alarm over extortion by hackers who are mostly based in former Soviet states. Read More

Tunbridge Wells: Skinners' Kent schools closed after data breach 
posted 6/9/21 08.41am
Two schools have closed after hackers broke into their servers, stole data and encrypted pupil information. Read more

Mexico’s Changes to Outsourcing Rules Will Have Significant Impact on Many Businesses
posted 6/8/21 14.00pm
The Mexican government has recently announced tougher restriction to outsourcing, with potential criminal liability if businesses are found be in violation. Read more