Karl Thomas

Independent Correspondent



148 articles by Karl Thomas

False sense of security leaves American homes vulnerable to cybercriminals

False sense of security leaves American homes vulnerable to cybercriminals

False sense of security leaves American homes vulnerable to cybercriminals

Many American homes have a false sense of security when it comes to their devices and networks – their digital doors could do with better protection.

Karl Thomas16 Oct 20153 min. read


Crime levels in England and Wales rise with cybercrime inclusion

Crime levels in England and Wales rise with cybercrime inclusion

Crime levels in England and Wales rise with cybercrime inclusion

There has been a sharp rise in crime levels in England and Wales as cybercrime data has been included in official statistics for the first time.

Karl Thomas15 Oct 20151 min. read


New USB killer ‘destroys computer within seconds’

New USB killer ‘destroys computer within seconds’

New USB killer ‘destroys computer within seconds’

The follow-up to the original USB killer by Dark Purple can obliterate a computer within seconds by delivering a a negative 220-volt charge into the device.

Karl Thomas14 Oct 20152 min. read


UK's NCA warns online bankers to be wary of Dridex malware

UK's NCA warns online bankers to be wary of Dridex malware

UK's NCA warns online bankers to be wary of Dridex malware

The virulent Dridex malware poses a serious threat to online bankers in the UK, according to the National Crime Agency. Internet users urged to be vigilant.

Karl Thomas14 Oct 20151 min. read


America’s Thrift Stores experiences data breach

America’s Thrift Stores experiences data breach

America’s Thrift Stores experiences data breach

America’s Thrift Stores has announced that it is the latest victim of a cyberattack, with the gang behind the data breach thought to be from Eastern Europe.

Karl Thomas13 Oct 20151 min. read


Millennials ‘need assurance with online data security’

Millennials ‘need assurance with online data security’

Millennials ‘need assurance with online data security’

Businesses “need to persuade millennials” that their online data is safe, as this demographic remains sceptical about security, a new survey has found.

Karl Thomas13 Oct 20151 min. read


Dow Jones & Company experiences data breach

Dow Jones & Company experiences data breach

Dow Jones & Company experiences data breach

The latest big name victim of a data breach is Dow Jones & Company, which reports that up to 3,500 of its customers may have been affected.

Karl Thomas12 Oct 20152 min. read


European organizations ‘underestimate cybersecurity risks’

European organizations ‘underestimate cybersecurity risks’

European organizations ‘underestimate cybersecurity risks’

A new survey suggests that businesses across Europe are failing to grasp the severity of cybersecurity risks, leaving them exposed to all sorts of attacks.

Karl Thomas12 Oct 20152 min. read


Smartphone thieves face tougher sentencing in the UK

Smartphone thieves face tougher sentencing in the UK

Smartphone thieves face tougher sentencing in the UK

Smartphone thieves will be punished more severely for stealing smartphones because of the emotional distress it causes victims.

Karl Thomas09 Oct 20151 min. read