Computer misuse crimes in UK surge to high not seen since 2017 even as prosecutions slump 20%
COVID didn't stop crooks, but law enforcement doesn't seem to have realised
08 Nov 2021 | 9
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CyberUp presents four principles to keep security researchers out of jail for good-faith probing
Computer Misuse Act campaign gets down to brass tacks
03 Nov 2021 | 10
Rapid7 says Computer Misuse Act should include 'good faith' infosec research exemption
Security biz publishes plans for law reforms
03 Sep 2021 | 11
8-month suspended sentence for script kiddie who DDoS'd Labour candidate in runup to 2019 UK general election
Now banned from using Tor or VPNs – and 'vanity' handles on social media
30 Jun 2021 | 22
We're right behind Computer Misuse Act reforms for busting ransomware gangs, says UK infosec industry
Plus: CyberUp campaign writes to Home Sec
07 Jun 2021 | 3
Computer Misuse Act: Tell the Home Office infosec needs a public interest defence in law, says CyberUp campaign
Bug-hunting industry wants to know a bit more before doing that, though
26 May 2021 | 19
UK Computer Misuse Act convictions declined last year despite pandemic explosion in online criminal activity
And less than a fifth of CMA crims copped jail terms
21 May 2021 | 16
The UK loves cybersecurity so much, it's going to regulate managed service providers' infosec practices in law
+Comment And you're invited to speak your brains on Computer Misuse Act changes
18 May 2021 | 19
UK's Computer Misuse Act to be reviewed, says Home Secretary as she condemns ransomware payoffs
CyberUK 21 Priti Patel doesn't say a word about encryption, though
11 May 2021 | 20
Average convicted British computer criminal is young, male, not highly skilled, researcher finds
Analysis of Computer Misuse Act cases also draws heavily on El Reg archives
13 Apr 2021 | 79
Lord joins campaign urging UK government to reform ye olde Computer Misuse Act
Conservative peer praises CyberUp for potential industry benefits
18 Mar 2021 | 14
Eight Brits arrested after probe into SIM-swapping scam targeting US celebs
National Crime Agency nabbed network that stole money, Bitcoin, personal data
10 Feb 2021 | 10
Man arrested after UK school finds wiped hard drives on devices connected to network
Police pull out classic 'sophisticated cyber attack' line
25 Jan 2021 | 37
Gloucestershire IT pro faces court over £30k Amazon voucher theft allegations
Accused pinched them from employer, sold them on eBay, prosecutors claim
14 Jan 2021 | 10
Cyberup campaign: 80% of infosec pros fear they might fall foul of UK's outdated Computer Misuse Act
Creaky old law holds back global competitiveness, says group
19 Nov 2020 | 32
Suspended sentence for bank IT worker who broke into his boss's webcam because he didn't get a payrise
Savage judge condemns crim's behaviour as 'utterly stupid'
04 Nov 2020 | 52
Brit webcam criminal snared in FBI LuminosityLink creepware sting spared prison
Swindon man walks away with two-year suspended sentence
14 Oct 2020 | 13
Crown Prosecution Service solicitor accused of targeting judge ex-wife's lover through work computer systems
Computer Misuse Act charges stack up against vengeful former hubby
09 Oct 2020 | 23
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