APAC News Network reports: A ransomware attack on the Uttarakhand State Data Center forced several government websites and services offline, affecting critical functions like police case filings and treasury operations. The attack happened within a quick 10-minute window, and the hackers left a ransom note on the State’s IT servers. Instead of paying the ransom,…
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Calgary’s public libraries closed due to cybersecurity breach
The Canadian Press reports: All Calgary Public Library locations have been closed due to a cybersecurity breach. The library posted the news on its website, stating the closures took effect as of 5 p.m. Friday. The post says that in addition to the closures, all servers and library computer access are being turned off. No…
UK Ambulance Services targeted by Kremlin-protected Russian hackers
Richard Holmes reports: UK ambulance services have been targeted by Russian hackers, risking disruption to their communication systems, with the potential to severely hamper Britain’s emergency services. Intelligence material seen by i shows that over the past 12 months, a Kremlin-protected hacking network has targeted key suppliers to The UK Ambulance Services and Ministry of Defence (MoD)….
RAC duo busted for stealing and selling crash victims’ data
Paul Kunert reports: Two former workers at roadside assistance provider RAC were this week given suspended sentences after illegally copying and selling tens of thousands of lines of personal data on people involved in accidents. Debbie Okparavero, 61, of Salford, and Maliha Islam, 51, of Manchester, had worked as customer services specialists at RAC’s call…
Cyber resilience act: Council adopts new law on security requirements for digital products
This is big. From the Council of the EU: The Council adopted today a new law on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements with a view to ensuring that products, such as connected home cameras, fridges, TVs, and toys, are safe before they are placed on the market (cyber resilience act). The new regulation…
Qatar Financial Centre issues company $150,000 fine for data breach
Asmahan Qarjouli reports: The Qatar Financial Centre’s (QFC) Data Protection Office (DPO) has issued a $150,000 fine on a company under its license following a data breach that enabled access to personal data. The measures, the first of their kind in Doha, were taken by DPO on Tuesday following an investigation that detected breaches of…