US sanctions on Huawei could impact firm’s role in UK 5G, ministers suggest
Ministers have suggested that new US sanctions on Huawei could force it to rethink the company’s role within the UK’s 5G network.
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China approves contentious Hong Kong national security law
China has approved a contentious law that would allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong.
China approves national security law for Hong Kong – reports
Hong Kong media are reporting that China has approved a contentious law that would allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity.
More than 100,000 wireless cameras in UK homes are hackable, Which? claims
More than 100,000 hackable wireless cameras are estimated to be active in homes across the UK, Which? has warned.
Only a matter of time before fatality in footballer raids, says security adviser
It is “only a matter of time” before a footballer or their partner is severely injured or even killed in a botched home invasion, a security adviser to the stars has warned.
Zoom stops product development to fix security issues
Zoom has apologised to users over security and privacy issues which have plagued the platform, pledging to make changes in the coming weeks.
Man jailed after spitting at security staff at Aberdeen court
Kyle Cameron, 29, appeared in the dock at the same court where the offence happened and pled guilty to a charge of assault.
TikTok fixes vulnerabilities allowing attackers to take control of user videos
Vulnerabilities in TikTok which could allow hackers to manipulate content on user accounts have been fixed after they were revealed by security researchers.
North-east councils splash cash to combat hackers
Local authorities across the north-east have spent more than £500,000 on technology for protection against computer hackers.
Union to fight for staff after security and fire service at Aberdeen airport outsourced
A union today pledged to fight for staff as security and fire services at Aberdeen International Airport are outsourced to two firms.
Basic passwords like 123456 still used despite warnings – cyber security chief
Easy-to-guess passwords like 123456 remain in use despite repeated warnings, according to a senior UK cyber security chief.
UK cyber security chief’s warning after Twitter boss’s account hacked
Attackers will find ways around security measures if the target is “juicy” enough, a senior director from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned in the wake of Twitter boss Jack Dorsey’s account being compromised.
Super-sensitive scanners developed to spot migrants in fast-moving trucks
Super-sensitive security scanners have been developed to spot migrants hiding inside freight trucks, which could help border forces dealing with people smuggling, terrorism and organised crime.
Aberdeen firm donates new security system to north-east children’s charity
A north-east security firm has donated equipment to a children’s charity.
Workers at Aberdeen energy firm sent home after suspected malware attack
Staff at a major Aberdeen energy services firm were sent home from work due to a suspected malware attack.
‘No technological grounds’ to ban Huawei from 5G networks, say MPs
There are no technological grounds for banning Chinese firm Huawei from the UK’s 5G networks, the Science and Technology Select Committee has said.
Passengers could soon keep liquids and laptops inside cabin baggage at Heathrow
Passengers at Heathrow could keep liquids and laptops inside their hand luggage when passing through security once new scanners have been installed.
Tech giants urge GCHQ to axe plans to eavesdrop on encrypted chats
Tech giants including Apple, Google and WhatsApp have urged GCHQ to abandon a proposal that would allow it to eavesdrop on encrypted chat conversations.
Laptop infested with world’s most dangerous viruses tops £1 million at auction
A laptop loaded with some of the world’s most crippling viruses has sold for more than £1 million as a work of art at auction.
Google admits storing enterprise user passwords for 14 years
An unknown number of Google passwords belonging to the company’s enterprise customers have been stored in plain text for 14 years, the tech giant has admitted.
Iran ‘launched cyber attack on UK before Christmas’
Iran has been accused of launching a number of cyber attacks on the Post Office and the UK’s local government networks in the lead-up to Christmas, it has been reported.
Iran ‘launched cyber attack on UK before Christmas’
Iran has been accused of launching a number of cyber attacks on the Post Office and the UK’s local government networks in the lead-up to Christmas, it has been reported.
Iran ‘launched cyber attack on UK before Christmas’
Iran has been accused of launching a number of cyber attacks on the Post Office and the UK’s local government networks in the lead-up to Christmas, it has been reported.
Iran ‘launched cyber attack on UK before Christmas’
Iran has been accused of launching a number of cyber attacks on the Post Office and the UK’s local government networks in the lead-up to Christmas, it has been reported.
Ransomware attacks on the UK ‘more than halved’
The number of ransomware attacks targeting the UK has dropped significantly in the last year, according to research by a global cyber security firm.
Facebook finds millions of user passwords stored in plain text
Facebook is alerting hundreds of millions of users that it stored their passwords in a plain text, putting the security of many accounts at risk.
Microsoft alerts EU democracy groups to cyber attacks ahead of elections
Microsoft has detected cyber attacks targeting think tanks and non-profit organisations across Europe in the lead-up to European Parliament elections.
Aberdeen airport first in Scotland to receive new security award
Aberdeen International Airport has become the first in Scotland to receive a new accolade.
Aberdeen Airport acts against new drone threat
Airport security experts in Aberdeen have stepped up measures to stop the threat of drones grounding flights.
Hive adds an outdoor security camera to its smart home line-up
British smart home maker Hive is adding an outdoor motion detecting security camera to its line of connected products.