Uber turns to US law enforcement ‘after hacker breaches network’
Uber said it has contacted US law enforcement after a hacker apparently breached its network. A security engineer said the intruder provided evidence of obtaining access to crucial systems at the ride-hailing service. There was no
Irish data protection watchdog defends handling of social media investigations
Ireland’s data protection watchdog has defended its stance and the pace of its investigations into breaches by social media giants. Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon said the long-running criticisms are “becoming old news”. Ireland’s regulator of
EU wants to toughen cybersecurity rules for smart devices
The European Union’s executive arm has proposed new legislation that would force manufacturers to ensure devices connected to the internet meet cybersecurity standards, making the 27-nation bloc less vulnerable to attacks. The EU said a ransomware
Avast’s £6bn merger with cybersecurity rival cleared by UK regulator
The investigation into the £6 billion merger of British cybersecurity company Avast and its US rival NortonLifeLock has been closed by the UK competition regulator. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said its investigation found
Owners urged to update Apple devices quickly but ‘stay calm’ over security flaw
Millions of Britons are being urged to update their iPhones and other Apple devices after the technology giant confirmed the discovery of a major security flaw. The technology giant has issued software updates for the iPhone,
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs. The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two security reports. The company said it is
