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Clickbaity or genius? ‘BF cheated on you’ QR codes pop up across UK

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 geekfeed0Tagged Cheating, England, Marketing, QR Code, risky QR codes, Social Engineering, UK QR code, United Kingdom, your boyfriend cheated

“If your name is Emily and your boyfriend went out last night HE CHEATED. Heres [sic] the video for proof,” states a poster seen in Manchester, England this week. My name isn’t Emily, but anyone who comes across such a poster would stop by to take a closer look—it piques curiosity, breeds insecurity, and sparks controversy. And […]

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Transport for London staff faces systems disruptions after cyberattack

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 geekfeed0Tagged Cyberattack, London, Public Transport, TFL, Transport for London, uk, United Kingdom

Transport for London, the city’s public transportation agency, revealed today that its staff has limited access to systems and email due to measures implemented in response to a Sunday cyberattack. On Monday, the transport authority reported the incident to relevant government agencies (including the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency). It is now working with […]

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