by Proteon | Sep 12, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Europe, Transportation, United Kingdom
A 17-year-old has been arrested following a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) that exposed sensitive customer information and disrupted some services. The National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed the arrest, which took place on September 5 in Walsall, West...
by Proteon | Sep 9, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Digital infrastructure, Uncategorized, United States
All schools in the Highline district, which includes parts of Seattle, Washington, will remain closed on Tuesday, September 10th, due to a cybersecurity incident. The schools were also closed on Monday as the issue continues to be investigated. Highline Public...
by Proteon | Aug 26, 2024 | Digital infrastructure, Europe, Netherlands, Transportation, Uncategorized
Overview: The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million for transferring European drivers’ personal data to the United States without proper safeguards. This action was deemed a significant violation of Europe’s General Data Protection...
by Proteon | Aug 23, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Food, Netherlands, News
Boni, a well-known supermarket chain, has recently suffered a cyberattack that allowed hackers to access parts of its computer system. The company confirmed this news to ANP, a Dutch news agency, following an initial report by Distrifood, a trade website focused on...
by Proteon | Aug 23, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Energy, News, North America, United States
U.S. oil giant Halliburton has confirmed that its computer systems were compromised in a cyberattack that has disrupted operations at its Houston offices. The incident, which the company became aware of on August 21, also impacted global connectivity networks. While...
by Proteon | Jul 29, 2024 | Digital infrastructure, Energy, Europe, Sectors
The EU, with help from the European Commission and the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), has published its first report on the cybersecurity and resilience of Europe’s telecommunications and electricity sectors. Key Risks Identified The report highlights...