NEWS | Clark County School District limits online access after data breach

17 Oct 2023

USA – Following a cybersecurity incident, the Clark County School District (CSSD) temporarily restricted online access, enforced mandatory password changes, and limited Google Workspace to their internal network. The breach prompted an investigation by forensic experts and law enforcement, although no identity theft cases have been reported. READ MORE

NEWS | Student files possibly leaked in University of Tokyo's recent data breach

24 Oct 2023

JAPAN – A computer at the University of Tokyo was infected with malware, potentially exposing 4,341 files containing student addresses and grades from 2003 to 2022. The malware infection resulted from a faculty member's receipt of a malicious email while working remotely in July the previous year, which led to information theft. So far, no cases of misuse have been confirmed. READ MORE

NEWS | London Police’s plan to increase patrols in schools sparks controversy

29 Oct 2023

UK – The London Police’s plans to intensify intelligence gathering in schools in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict has raised concerns about potential surveillance of children. Officers are instructed to increase visible patrols and engage with school staff to gather information on "community tensions". Critics fear this will lead to profiling. READ MORE

NEWS | Toronto public library hit by cyberattack: online services disrupted

30 Oct 2023

CANADA – The Toronto Public Library’s system faced a cyberattack, causing website outages and restricted access to digital collections. The Library has made assurances that no personal information have been compromised. Cybersecurity experts are working to resolve the issue, but full system restoration might take several days. READ MORE

NEWS | 569 patient referrals missing after computer system failure

30 Oct 2023

UK – The Information Commissioner’s Office has reprimanded the Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust after a computer system caused delays and loss of patient referrals. Nearly 5,000 patients were impacted. The ensuing investigation revealed that the Trust failed to implement proper security measures and oversight in managing referrals. READ MORE