Latest SQE1 sitting sees 56% pass – Legal Cheek
Up from a record low of 44% The report on the latest SQE1 sitting has been released, showing an overall pass rate of 56% — up slightly on last summer’s…
April 2025
Triada Malware Preloaded on Counterfeit Android Phones Infects 2,600+ Devices – The Hacker News
Counterfeit versions of popular smartphone models that are sold at reduced prices have been found to be preloaded with a modified version of an Android malware called Triada. “More than…
New guidance on securing HTTP-based APIs – NCSC Blog
Why it’s essential to secure your APIs to build trust with your customers and partners. – Read More
Veterans are an obvious fit for cybersecurity, but tailored support ensures they succeed – CSO Online
With a bachelor’s degree in computer science, some cybersecurity work experience, and more than 20 years of US Army and National Guard service, Chris Elgee would seem perfectly positioned to…
Israel Enters ‘Stage 3’ of Cyber Wars With Iran Proxies – Dark Reading
While Israel and Iranian proxies fight it out IRL, their conflict in cyberspace has developed in parallel. These days attacks have decelerated, but advanced in sophistication. – Read More
Legacy Stripe API Exploited to Validate Stolen Payment Cards in Web Skimmer Campaign – The Hacker News
Threat hunters are warning of a sophisticated web skimmer campaign that leverages a legacy application programming interface (API) from payment processor Stripe to validate stolen payment information prior to exfiltration.…
Europol Dismantles Kidflix With 72,000 CSAM Videos Seized in Major Operation – The Hacker News
In one of the largest coordinated law enforcement operations, authorities have dismantled Kidflix, a streaming platform that offered child sexual abuse material (CSAM). “A total of 1.8 million users worldwide…
SRA: Claims firms “destabilised” by litigation funding deals – Legal Futures
Relationships with litigation funders are destabilising some high-volume consumer claims law firms, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned. The post SRA: Claims firms “destabilised” by litigation funding deals appeared first…
Tribunal warns solicitors of dangers when acting for family – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has warned solicitors of the dangers of acting for family members after fining one who preferred his wife in the distribution of an estate. The post…
Judges tell government not to extend whiplash tariff model – Legal Futures
The senior judiciary has warned the government not to extend the whiplash tariff to larger or different types of claims, it emerged yesterday. The post Judges tell government not to…
Settlement agreement legal fees part of NDA problem, MPs told – Legal Futures
The money employers have to pay employees for legal advice on settlement agreements is not enough to deal with the NDAs they routinely include, MPs were told yesterday. The post…
Years-old login credential leads to leak of 270,000 Samsung customer records – CSO Online
Samsung Germany has apparently suffered a massive data breach, with approximately 270,000 customer records currently being offered for sale on a dark web forum. A criminal hacker using the pseudonym…
DPRK ‘IT Workers’ Pivot to Europe for Employment Scams – Dark Reading
By using fake references and building connections with recruiters, some North Korean nationals are landing six-figure jobs that replenish DPRK coffers. – Read More
SolarWinds Adds Incident Management Tool From Squadcast – Dark Reading
The IT service management and observability tools company acquired Squadcast last month and is adding the automated incident response platform to the SolarWinds portfolio. – Read More
In Salt Typhoon’s Wake, Congress Mulls Potential Options – Dark Reading
While the House Committee on Government Reform was looking for retaliatory options, cybersecurity experts pointed them toward building better defenses. – Read More