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Ex-worker arrested after ‘shutdown’ of British Museum computer systems

London’s world-famous British Museum was forced to partially close its doors at the end of last week, following a serious security breach involving a former IT contractor. Police were called to the museum on Friday after a recently dismissed worker allegedly trespassed onto the museum site and was able to shut down various systems, including…

Hacked buses blare out patriotic pro-European anthems in Tbilisi, attack government

Residents of Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, experienced an unexpected and unusual start to their Friday morning commute. As they boarded their public transport buses, they were greeted by a barrage of sound emanating from the vehicles’ speakers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

Smashing Security podcast #401: Hacks on the high seas, and how your home can be stolen under your nose

An Italian hacker makes the grade and ends up in choppy waters, and hear true stories of title deed transfer scams. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Plus – don’t miss our featured interview with Avery…

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