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Channel 4 Documentaries
07.11.24

C4 – The £12 Million Rental Scam: UNTOLD

Al Jazeera
26.08.24

Airplane GPS spoofing increase

Cyber Insider
21.06.24

Firmware-based external storage capacity inflation scams

BBC News Technology
13.05.24

First flight test for unjammable navigation tech

The Wall Street Journal
18.03.24

Cybersecurity experts easily hack EV chargers

TechCrunch
08.02.24

Location tracking security flaw in smart helmet

The Register
03.02.24

Coverage of our “Hacking Electronic Flight Bags. Airbus NAVBLUE Flysmart+ Manager research”

(CS)²AI
01.02.24

Operational technology security and vulnerabilities podcast

Channel 5
24.01.24

Channel 5. Banking scams

Dark Reading
08.01.24

Hezbollah targeted in Beirut airport cyberattack

New York Magazine
02.01.24

Militaries spoof GPS signals, civilian planes could be affected

BBC Rip Off Britain
02.01.24

BBC Rip Off Britain Series 14: Episode 15

1Password
24.11.23

Could passengers hack an airplane?

Smashing Security
07.09.23

Smashing Security podcast #338

Wired
05.07.23

Hacking EV chargers poses a huge risk

SC Magazine
08.05.23

CyberGhost VPN patched for a command injection vulnerability

BBC News
30.01.23

Egyptian police using dating apps to persecute LGBTQ+ people

Wired
11.01.23

US police app leaked data about suspects and raids

BleepingComputer
09.01.23

UK Environment Agency abused for fake OnlyFans dating sites

The Times
31.12.22

Thief kit for luxury cars

BBC Rip Off Britain
07.10.22

BBC Rip Off Britain Series 14: Episode 15

The Telegraph
28.08.22

Boeing take-off and landing app safety alert

Reuters
15.08.22

Boeing fixes potential vulnerability

Aviation Week Network
11.07.22

Vulnerabilities in 747 EFB

The Register
07.07.22

Corridor behind toilets a gateway

TechCrunch
30.06.22

Rental startup leaks home address

The Register
01.06.22

Consumer research says smart homes are hackable

Computer Weekly
08.02.22

DPD API flaw fixed

TechCrunch
22.12.21

Fisher-Price’s new Chatter phone Bluetooth bug

The Register
15.12.21

Press F12 and get Gumtree users’ GPS location

BBC News Technology
19.11.21

6 million Sky routers flawed

Naked Security by Sophos
16.11.21

Smart suitcase hijacked

Smashing Security
11.11.21

Smashing Security podcast

The Register
12.10.21

Schools email marketing company exposed database creds

BBC Click
31.07.21

Own a home car charger? Install updates

BBC Morning Live
01.07.21

Are our phones spying on us?

TechCrunch
05.05.21

Leaky Peloton API gives up private account data

BBC Tech
29.04.21

W3W use by emergency services in the spotlight

TechCrunch
21.04.21

Exercise apps’ security still not good enough

BBC Tech
01.03.21

The strange tale of the paralytic Roomba update

Forbes
26.10.20

Was the Mitsui OSK Lines ‘Mauritius’ ship hacked?

TechCrunch
06.10.20

Smart chastity sex toy vulnerability

BBC Tech
06.10.20

Chastity toy lock-in vulnerability

Ars Technica
26.09.20

Ransomware on smart coffee makers?

The Register
14.09.20

‘Hack-proof’ padlock vs 1 kilo lump hammer

TechCrunch
02.09.20

Cloud managed SonicWall firewalls exposed

The One Show
01.09.20

The One Show – Watchdog – Instagram


10.08.20

Boeing 747 critical software updates on 3.5″ floppies

The Register
21.07.20

Citrix Workspace app found wanting

BBC News
16.07.20

Better, more secure passwords for UK apps?

BBC News
09.07.20

Smartwatch meds reminder function flawed

BBC News
02.06.20

Android wallpaper crashes phones

BBC News
28.05.20

Anti 5G USB stick gets the scrutiny it deserves

BBC News
07.05.20

NHS Coronavirus tracing app reviewed

Air Industry Review
09.04.20

Air Industry Review on the CAA ASSURE scheme

MIT Technology Review
26.02.20

Workplace and IoT security, an MIT review

The Register
18.02.20

GTA, in an oil rig?

BBC News
27.01.20

UK smart tech to get legal scrutiny

TechCrunch
18.12.19

Child tracking smart watches exposed in the cloud

BBC News
24.09.19

Home security tech increases risk of being hacked

Threatpost
19.09.19

Hackers with physical access pose serious risk

Forbes
30.08.19

Tesla Model S security not fixed

Risky Business
28.08.19

Risky Business podcast #553

Dark Reading
22.08.19

Aviation. Building a bridge between industry, regulators, and security researchers

Techcrunch
11.07.19

Hair straighteners’ Bluetooth connection hacked

BBC Techology
17.06.19

Virus check your Samsung TV

Wired
27.05.19

How to protect your Bluetooth devices

BBC News
14.05.19

Cisco update flaw from compromised routers

BBC News Technology
01.05.19

Plan to secure internet of things with new law

BBC Click
09.03.19

Car alarm hacking with the BBC

BBC News Technology
08.03.19

Specialist car alarms vulnerable

Hackaday
08.03.19

3 million cars vulnerable to alarm hack

Bleeping Computer
08.03.19

Car alarms are not so smart

Techcrunch
08.03.19

Critical security flaw in car alarms

Forbes
08.03.19

Car alarm apps riddled with flaws

TechCrunch
05.03.19

Ski helmet speakers flawed

Computer Weekly
30.01.19

Unconfigured IoT devices a danger

The Register
03.01.19

Hacker promoting Pewdiepie shuts down website

TechCrunch
02.01.19

1,000s of Chromecasts hijacked to show security bug

BBC News Technology
25.12.18

Hacking a hot tub?

Forbes
06.12.18

Brits just love to spy on their partners

ITV News
21.11.18

Rules needed for children’s smart toy security

BBC Technology
15.11.18

MiSafes kids smartwatches easy to hack

ZDNet
13.11.18

The state of IoT security

Wired
07.11.18

Insecure cameras searchable by address

BBC News Technology
15.10.18

UK code of practice for secure smart home gadgets

BBC News Technology
11.10.18

Easily hackable US weapons systems

Help Net Security
05.10.18

Law to ban shared default passwords

Infosecurity Magazine
05.09.18

EU Cybersecurity Act not good enough

ZDNet
02.08.18

Bitfi hacking challenge delights security researchers

Wired
02.08.18

UK banks secure transactions could be more secure

The Register
01.08.18

Bitfi crypto currency wallet possibly not unhackable

BBC News Technology
26.07.18

Swann domestic security camera. Recordings hijacked

ZDNet
26.07.18

Swann smart security camera issues

The Register
20.07.18

IoT enabled vacuum cleaner turned spy

Electronics Weekly
17.07.18

Z-Wave IoT downgrade

BBC News Technology
09.07.18

Domestic abuse enabled by smart tech

Global Railway Review
20.06.18

Train Wi-Fi hacking

Forbes
13.06.18

$100 smart lock hacked in 2 seconds

BBC Technology
13.06.18

Tapp smart lock can hacked in seconds

SC Magazine
11.06.18

Many ways to hijack, track, steal ships pen tester says

Gizmodo
07.06.18

Hackers could mess with ship navigation systems

Insurance Marine News
24.05.18

Maritime cyber liability insurance

BBC Panorama
14.05.18

Smart home hacked

The Register
11.05.18

Can train Wi-Fi expose data and systems?

Help Net Security
10.05.18

Hacking and vulnerability disclosure

The Register
13.04.18

DCMS security by design for IoT

The Register
12.04.18

Change your router’s admin password

BBC News Technology
05.04.18

Facebook phone number search abused

BBC World Service
30.03.18

Under Armour Data Breach

BBC News Technology
07.03.18

Smart security guidelines not enough

The Register
07.03.18

IoT code of conduct from UK gov

ZDNet
01.03.18

Smart office devices issues

The Register
27.02.18

Smart guitar amp, dumb security

IoT Tech News
15.02.18

IoT security shortcuts

IoT Now
09.02.18

The IoT minus the internet

Oceans Deeply
05.02.18

Cybersecurity concerns for ships and ports

The Register
18.01.18

VTech kids tablets still vulnerable

Tanker Operator
05.01.18

Shipping security

Ship Management International
04.01.18

Shodan ship tracker a game changer for maritime cyber

BBC News Technology
15.12.17

Hackable school heating systems

The Register
07.12.17

Talking toy toucan hacked

The Register
20.11.17

Container ship loading plans vulnerable

BBC News Technology
17.11.17

German kids smartwatch ban

Engadget
17.11.17

German ban of children’s smartwatches

Electronics Weekly
16.11.17

Chip choice affects IoT security

BBC Radio 4
15.11.17

SSL certificates can be bought online for just a few pounds

BBC News Technology
13.11.17

Lovense sex toy app recording bug

IoT Now
13.11.17

IoT testing for vendors

The Register
09.11.17

Screen-share protocols for data theft

The Register
07.11.17

Mirai. The greatest botnet?

Gizmodo
31.10.17

Bluetooth butt plug hacking

Forbes
23.10.17

Huge numbers of IoT Cameras are vulnerable

The Register
20.10.17

Webcam botnet malware threat

The Register
13.10.17

ICS security at sea. Maritime cyber

The Register
29.09.17

Bluetooth butt plugs lead to screwdriving

SKY News
27.09.17

Wi-Fi tracking on the tube?

The Register
25.09.17

Encryption issues with Insteon and Wink home hubs

BBC News Technology
21.09.17

Equifax staff fooled by fake website

BBC News Technology
20.09.17

Manchester met police still using Windows XP

BBC News
25.07.17

Robot vacuum company to sell maps of homes?

BBC Radio Scotland
14.07.17

BBC Radio Scotland interview

SC Magazine
14.07.17

Connected IoT home security device full of vulnerabilities

Cylance
12.07.17

The IoT. Insecure convenience

BBC News Technology
23.06.17

Hack risk not limited to Virgin Media routers

BBC Horizon
16.06.17

NHS Cyber Attack

BBC News
23.05.17

Samsung S8 recognition flawed

BBC World News - Click
22.05.17

A look at cyber security with BBC Click

New Statesman
05.01.17

£160 IoT hairbrush

LEDs Magazine
30.11.16

Smart lighting. Dumb mistakes

The Register
21.09.16

BT Wi-Fi Extender found wanting

BBC News Technology
12.08.16

Volkswagen car unlock hack

BBC New Technology
02.03.16

Is your phone listening to you?

BBC News
10.02.16

We urge parents to boycott VTech toys

Forbes
09.02.16

Cloned Tinder app

BBC News Technology
22.01.16

Home finding apps gone mad

The Register
12.01.16

Ring’s IoT doorbell. What we think

The Register
07.01.16

Wi-Fi standard could make hacking IoT easier

Forbes
02.12.15

VTech kids tablet is easy to hack

BBC Technology
23.10.15

Ken Munro on the TalkTalk breach: BBC

The Register
19.10.15

Connected kettles give up Wi-Fi passwords in London

BBC News Technology
29.09.15

Vulnerable Medical devices

BBC News Technology
03.07.15

Mastercard facial recognition app

BBC Technology News
02.06.15

Our BBC IoT opener for Infosecurity Europe 2015

BBC Technology News
01.06.15

GoPro cameras could spy on their owners

The Guardian
18.03.15

Celebrity nude cyber attacks a lesson for small business

BBC News Technology
18.02.15

Samsung TV: No encryption for voice commands

BBC News Technology
30.01.15

My Friend Cayla at the BBC

The Guardian
24.01.15

Advice: How to improve your online security

BBC Technology News
09.10.14

How devices are being remotely wiped despite being in police custody

The Guardian
17.09.14

Pre-loved budget Android tabs: Privacy and online safety issues

The Guardian
17.09.14

Don’t sell your kid’s cheap tablet on eBay

BBC News
11.09.14

Hacking smart cities

Our Ken Munro is on the BBC News today taking a look at the growing concerns associated with our oh-so-modern city infrastructures.

BBC News Technology
26.08.14

Here’s what people’s Wi-Fi connections reveal about them