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Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Firewalls

Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears

As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Carbon Black: What does cybersecurity have in store for 2019?
Supply Chain

Carbon Black: What does cybersecurity have in store for 2019?

As geopolitical tensions rise, Carbon Black forecasts an increase in destructive cyber attacks, sophisticated counter-detection, and extortion tactics in 2019.

By Carbon Black • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
Why agility matters in the war against cybercrime
Virtualisation

Why agility matters in the war against cybercrime

Endace's EMEA senior director shares why agility is fundamental to cybersecurity, enforcing that if it isn't top of the agenda, it should be.

By James Barrett • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
What do cybercriminals spend their money on? Sex, drugs & toilet roll
Malware

What do cybercriminals spend their money on? Sex, drugs & toilet roll

Cybercriminals in Bromium's report were earning up to £1.4m a year and had a number of fascinating spending habits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Apr 2018
Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks
Hyperscale

Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks

Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving
Breach Prevention

Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving

Multiple US officials have announced the intelligence community had evidence that states had been compromised by Russia but didn't tell anyone.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Cybercriminals likely to attempt GDPR extortion for greater ROI
Malware

Cybercriminals likely to attempt GDPR extortion for greater ROI

Trend Micro says cybercriminals are becoming more business-minded and are likely to target organisations that are trying to comply with GDPR.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Threat Spotlight: New widespread, 'unstoppable' phishing attack
Firewalls

Threat Spotlight: New widespread, 'unstoppable' phishing attack

Barracuda looks into a new phishing attack that impersonates popular web services to entice victims into giving away their credentials.

By Asaf Cidon • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Breach Prevention

Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Warnings issued: 'Hackable' hospital syringes could be fatal
Internet of Things

Warnings issued: 'Hackable' hospital syringes could be fatal

A skilled cybercriminal can hack the automated syringe from anywhere in the world to take over and control it to adjust dosages. Is the IoT worth it?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'
Malware

Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'

There is no doubt about it, but spear-phishing is big business in 2017 - Menlo Security's Jason Steer explains how businesses can protect themselves.

By Jason Steer • 9 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?
Malware

Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.

By Rick Holland • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
New report reveals hackers weaponising old vulnerabilities
Malware

New report reveals hackers weaponising old vulnerabilities

Akamai's Q2 2017 report shows a 28% increase in DDoS attacks, with the PBot malware being a major contributor.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Two dark web markets shut down but expert says 'one door closes, a window opens'
Cybersecurity

Two dark web markets shut down but expert says 'one door closes, a window opens'

The recent shutdown of AlphaBay and Hansa has left dark web marketplaces on shaky ground, says Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Want to cause chaos? ICIT says hacking elections is easy
Cybersecurity

Want to cause chaos? ICIT says hacking elections is easy

Hackers at DEFCON were able to exploit vulnerabilities in voting machines in a matter of minutes - ICIT breaks down just how easy it is.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store
Malware

Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store

Malware researcher at ESET, Lukáš Štefanko says this is the first time he has ever seen an entire Android market infected like that.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Cisco reveals alarming findings from Midyear Cybersecurity Report
Malware

Cisco reveals alarming findings from Midyear Cybersecurity Report

The Cisco Midyear Cybersecurity Report warns of rapidly evolving threats and potential 'destruction of service' (DeOS) attacks.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year
Risk & Compliance

Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year

A professional ecosystem has emerged that is providing e-learning courses to allow aspiring cybercriminals to make USD$12k in monthly earnings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017

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