The Works hit by hackers, UK retailer shuts some stores after problems with payment tills

UK high street retailer The Works has shut some of its stores following a “cyber security incident” which saw hackers gain unauthorised access to its systems.

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Smashing Security podcast #268: LinkedIn deepfakes, doxxing Russian spies, and a false alarm

Strange goings-on on LinkedIn, Ukraine publishes a list of alleged Russian FSB agents, and police in Pittsburgh investigate an odd report of an active shooter.

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US charges Russian agents over cyber attacks on oil refineries and nuclear power plants

Compromise of safety systems could have resulted in the release of toxic gas or an explosion – causing physical damage to facilities and the loss of life.

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