Karl Thomas

Independent Correspondent



148 articles by Karl Thomas

FBI warn that automobiles are vulnerable to cyberattacks

FBI warn that automobiles are vulnerable to cyberattacks

FBI warn that automobiles are vulnerable to cyberattacks

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a public service announcement warning drivers that automobiles are “increasingly vulnerable” to cyberattacks.

Karl Thomas18 Mar 20161 min. read


The industrialization of cybercrime may be upon us

The industrialization of cybercrime may be upon us

The industrialization of cybercrime may be upon us

We are slowly seeing the industrialization of cybercrime according to an expert. Dr. Adrian Nish, head of cyber threat intelligence at BAE Systems, said that cybercriminals are becoming more “professionalized”.

Karl Thomas23 Feb 20161 min. read


Anonymous leaks 18GB worth of data belonging to Turkey’s national police force

Anonymous leaks 18GB worth of data belonging to Turkey’s national police force

Anonymous leaks 18GB worth of data belonging to Turkey’s national police force

The hacktivist group Anonymous has released close to 18GB worth of sensitive data from Turkey’s national police database, according to reports.

Karl Thomas17 Feb 20161 min. read


Your smartwatch may be revealing your card’s PIN code

Your smartwatch may be revealing your card’s PIN code

Your smartwatch may be revealing your card’s PIN code

Wearable devices bring us a whole world of technological innovation, yet at the same time it appears as though they also bring with them a serious security risk.

Karl Thomas12 Jan 20162 min. read


UK police force hire ‘Britain’s greatest fraudster’ to help tackle cybercrime

UK police force hire ‘Britain’s greatest fraudster’ to help tackle cybercrime

UK police force hire ‘Britain’s greatest fraudster’ to help tackle cybercrime

Once described as 'Britain’s greatest online fraudster', reformed Tony Sales has been hired by West Midlands Police in the UK to help tackle ongoing cybercrime.

Karl Thomas06 Jan 20162 min. read


Hacker Buba releases data belonging to customers of a UAE bank

Hacker Buba releases data belonging to customers of a UAE bank

Hacker Buba releases data belonging to customers of a UAE bank

Hacker Buba has released tens of thousands of records belonging to Invest Bank customers online.

Karl Thomas07 Dec 20151 min. read


Critical Infrastructure

ENISA to invest in emerging smart critical infrastructure security

ENISA to invest in emerging smart critical infrastructure security

Critical Infrastructure

ENISA to invest in emerging smart critical infrastructure security

Enhancing security in emerging smart critical infrastructures will be a key focus areas for the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security in 2016.

Karl Thomas28 Oct 20151 min. read


TalkTalk cyberattack: The story so far

TalkTalk cyberattack: The story so far

TalkTalk cyberattack: The story so far

The TalkTalk cyberattack has attracted a lot of media attention since it was first reported that a serious incident had taken place. We cut through the noise and offer a concise summary of what has transpired.

Karl Thomas27 Oct 20156 min. read


Walgreens ‘halts' Theranos partnership following WSJ technology expose

Walgreens ‘halts' Theranos partnership following WSJ technology expose

Walgreens ‘halts' Theranos partnership following WSJ technology expose

The fallout from a Wall Street Journal technology expose that claims Theranos has been less than transparent over its blood tests continues with Walgreens putting its partnership with the company “up for discussion”.

Karl Thomas26 Oct 20152 min. read