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What we know about the secret Afghan relocation scheme

Accidental data breach that put Afghans at risk and led to covert resettlement scheme was subject to superinjuction

The Guardian - UK

Thousands Of Afghans Win UK Asylum After Huge Data Breach

Thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK and their families were brought to Britain in a secret programme after a 2022 data breach put their lives at risk, the British government revealed on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Defence Secretary offers ‘sincere apology’ for leak of Afghans’ personal data

Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge also apologised on behalf of the former Conservative government, who were in power when the leak occurred.

Evening Standard

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MoD could face ‘substantial’ compensation claims over data breach, lawyer says

Sean Humber, from law firm Leigh Day, said that a data breach of thousands of Afghans’ personal information was ‘catastrophic’.

Evening Standard

Ministry of Defence data breach timeline

A timeline of events in the data breach and how governments responded to it.

Evening Standard

‘Fundamentally objectionable’ that Afghan relocation decisions lacked scrutiny

The decisions affect the lives and safety of thousands and the commitment of billions of pounds of public money.

Evening Standard

What are superinjunctions and why was Afghan relocation ruling unprecedented?

The PA news agency looks at superinjunctions and what made this one the first-of-its kind.

Evening Standard

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To hoard or not to hoard? UK consumers on the pros and cons of cash

Events such as the Iberian power blackout have led some to go back to physical money, but others are not convinced

The Guardian - UK

5.4 million hit in major healthcare data breach — names, emails, SSNs and more exposed

The medical billing company Episource has begun notifying millions of patients across the US about a data breach that took place earlier this year.

Tom’s Guide

Pentagon Reportedly Investigating Two of Hegseth's Top Aides Over 'Signalgate'

Two top aides of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are reportedly being investigated by their role in the controversy known as Signalgate

Latin Times

Security vulnerability on U.S. trains that let anyone activate the brakes on the rear car was known for 13 years — operators refused to fix the issue until now

A security researcher discovered that the wireless RF communication between the first and last car of American trains isn't encrypted.

Tom’s Hardware

IT worker spared prison for anti-Islam cyber attack on WiFi at UK train stations

John Andreas Wik used his inside access to the WiFi system for the train station hack

Evening Standard

Did Cyberattack Cause Microsoft Outlook Outage — and Is Everything Back to Normal?

A global Microsoft Outlook outage on 10 July disrupted access for millions. Microsoft confirmed it was a technical fault, not a cyberattack. Services are restored.

International Business Times UK

Paddy Power data breach: Everything you need to know

Up to 800,000 Betfair and Paddy Power customers have been hit by a data breach

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Iran’s threat to UK on a par with Russia’s, security report finds

Parliamentary committee says UK is priority target for cyber and physical attacks as well as assassinations

Evening Standard

Government makes deal with Google to provide free tech for UK public services

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said he is determined to ‘break free’ from the ‘ball-and-chain’ technology currently used in many systems.

Tom’s Hardware

IBM's new Power11 server chips are focused on two things: AI and ransomware

The company says the new servers can detect ransomware attacks within a minute of their start.

AAP

Direct route for scammers as Qantas hack scale revealed

Almost six million Qantas customers could experience phishing scams for months to come as they learn what personal data has been exposed in a cyber attack.

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Reason

"Israeli Spy" Allegations Against Consultant Involved in Examining Hunter Biden's Laptop May Be Defamatory

From yesterday's opinion by Judge Michael Nachmanoff (E.D Va.) in Apelbaum v. Bloom: Yaacov Apelbaum is the founder of XRVision,… The post "Israeli Spy" Allegations Against Consultant Involved in Examining Hunter Biden's Laptop May Be Defamatory appeared first on Reason.com.

Latin Times

Mexican Attorney General Will Demand Israel Turn Over Evidence Related To $25 Million Bribe In Spyware Deal

Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero said the country will demand Israel hand over evidence related to accusations that former president Enrique Peña Nieto took $25 million for facilitating deals involving surveillance technology

Tom’s Hardware

The developers behind a popular industry security tool say it has been repurposed by hackers, but blame a research group for not disclosing a vulnerability months earlier.

The Guardian - UK

M&S boss says two big UK firms hit by unreported cyber-attacks

Archie Norman tells MPs companies should be legally required to report major hacks

The National (Scotland)

1000 Scots to join legal action against Marks and Spencer after cyber attack

MORE than 1000 Scots have joined legal action being taken against Marks and Spencer following a cyber attack...

Tom’s Hardware

Hacker 'turf war' unfolding as Russian DragonForce ransomware gang drama could lead to 'double extortions,' making life even worse for potential victims

Through the fire and flames they saw... a reason to pick a fight with RansomHub.

Latin Times

Former Mexican President Peña Nieto Accused of Taking $25 Million in Spyware Deal

Former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto allegedly received up to $25 million from two Israeli businessmen in exchange for facilitating deals involving surveillance technology

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