The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Juveniles) (Amendment) Order 2018

This Order amends the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Juveniles) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/2793), which contains special provisions for the authorisation of covert human intelligence sources who are under the age of eighteen. The amendments extend the duration of such authorisations from 1 month to four months and clarify safeguards for meetings with sources under the age of sixteen.

Link: The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Juveniles) (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

Weekly Threat Report 15th June 2018

Yet another cryptocurrency exchange is attacked

On Saturday, 9 June, Coinrail, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, announced that they had been the victim of a data breach, leading to the loss of an estimated $40 million in altcoins.

The attackers are believed to have stolen 1,927 ether, 2.6 billion NPXS, 93 million ATX and 831 million DENT coins, alongside significant amounts from six other tokens, representing 30% of Coinrail’s total coin and reserves. However, Coinrail claim…

Link: Weekly Threat Report 15th June 2018
Source: NCSC Reports