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Italy claims cyberattacks 'of Russian origin' are pelting Winter Olympics 5 February 2026 at 12:49

Italy claims cyberattacks 'of Russian origin' are pelting Winter Olympics

5 February 2026 at 12:49

Right on cue, petulant hacktivists attempt to disrupt yet another global sporting event

Italy's foreign minister says the country has already started swatting away cyberattacks from Russia targeting the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.…

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Nitrogen ransomware is so broken even the crooks can't unlock your files 4 February 2026 at 14:50

Nitrogen ransomware is so broken even the crooks can't unlock your files

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By: Connor Jones

4 February 2026 at 14:50

Gang walks away with nothing, victims are left with irreparable hypervisors

Cybersecurity experts usually advise victims against paying ransomware crooks, but that advice goes double for those who have been targeted by the Nitrogen group. There's no way to get your data back from them!…

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Universal £7,500 payout offered to PSNI staff over major data breach 4 February 2026 at 12:41

Universal £7,500 payout offered to PSNI staff over major data breach

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By: Connor Jones

4 February 2026 at 12:41

Affected police officers squeezed mental health services, relocated over safety fears

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) employees who had their details exposed in a significant 2023 data breach will each receive £7,500 ($10,279) as part of a universal offer of compensation.…

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Right on cue, petulant hacktivists attempt to disrupt yet another global sporting event

Gang walks away with nothing, victims are left with irreparable hypervisors

Affected police officers squeezed mental health services, relocated over safety fears