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Hackers and cybercrime prevention
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July 06, 2021
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Cyber insurance costs up by a third
The frequency and severity of ransomware attacks is a leading factor behind a substantial increase in the cost of obtaining cyber security insurance
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July 06, 2021
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Jul'21
BA reaches settlement in data breach group action
A group action against BA following its 2018 data breach has been successfully settled
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July 05, 2021
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Jul'21
REvil crew wants $70m in Kaseya ransomware heist
Two days after one of the largest ransomware attacks in history by the REvil/Sodinokibi gang, the security community is assessing its next moves, while over 1,000 victims remain in limbo
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July 03, 2021
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Jul'21
Berlin court finds EncroChat intercept evidence cannot be used in criminal trials
In a major setback for police hacking operations, Berlin’s regional court has decided that intercepted data from the EncroChat phone network should not be used in criminal prosecutions
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July 02, 2021
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Jul'21
Should I be worried about PrintNightmare?
The accidental publication of proof of concept code for a Windows vulnerability, and the reclassification of said bug from low to critical severity, has the cyber community concerned. Is it right to be?
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Cyber attackers up the ante on embattled IT teams
Opportunistic threat actors are pouncing on embattled IT teams that are under pressure to expand remote work arrangements
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July 01, 2021
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Jul'21
NCSC joins US authorities to expose Russian brute force campaign
A joint attribution by the British and American authorities accuses Russia’s GRU intelligence services of conducting a campaign of brute force attacks on enterprise and cloud environments
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July 01, 2021
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Jul'21
US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency launches ransomware assessment tool
Newly launched service will help US organisations understand how prepared they are to deal with a ransomware attack
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July 01, 2021
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Jul'21
Cyber espionage campaign targeted central Asian states
The Afghan, Kyrgyz and Uzbek governments are all thought to have been targeted by the same APT
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July 01, 2021
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Jul'21
NHS IT fraudster Barry Stannard sentenced to five years in prison
Stannard used his position as head of unified communications at an Essex NHS Trust to cheat the taxpayer of more than £800,000
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July 01, 2021
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Jul'21
Nominations open for 2021 Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards
Nominations are now open for this year’s edition of the Unsung Heroes Awards for cyber professionals and educators
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June 30, 2021
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Jun'21
Half of mobile phones sold in the UK at risk of security issues
Lengthy mobile phone contracts leave buyers at risk of their devices losing support for security updates
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June 30, 2021
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Jun'21
REvil affiliates offer hefty ransom discounts, data reveals
REvil or Sodinokibi ransomware activity is higher than ever, but its success appears to be relative, with some affiliates prepared to dramatically cut their prices
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June 30, 2021
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Jun'21
LinkedIn denies exposure of 700 million user records is a data breach
Data relating to 700 million users of the LinkedIn networking platform has appeared for sale, but the firm says it is the victim of data scraping, not a security breach
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June 30, 2021
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Jun'21
Cops seize criminal VPN used by ransomware gangs
A coordinated sting has ended the operations of the DoubleVPN service, the owners of which are accused of harbouring cyber criminal activity
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June 29, 2021
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Jun'21
New Nobelium attacks a reminder to attend to cyber basics
A new campaign from the same threat group that broke into SolarWinds serves as a reminder that cyber crime gangs will try to exploit any avenue they can, even if technically unsophisticated
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June 29, 2021
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UK Cyber Security Council launches inaugural initiatives
Security association seeks to determine terms of reference for committees to oversee standards and ethics, and qualifications and careers in the cyber sector
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June 29, 2021
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Jun'21
Video game industry under relentless cyber attacks
Web application attacks against the global video game industry grew by 340% in 2020 as more people turn to gaming during pandemic lockdowns
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June 28, 2021
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Jun'21
Insurers unprepared for challenges of underwriting ransomware
RUSI think tank calls for an industry-wide reset amid intense challenges for providers of cyber security insurance
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June 28, 2021
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Jun'21
UK’s FCA bans crypto exchange Binance as crackdown spreads
Ban on Binance Markets comes amid a wider global crackdown on the largely unregulated global market for cryptocurrencies and related assets.
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June 28, 2021
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Jun'21
HMRC-branded phishing scams surge despite protections
The number of HMRC-branded phishing scams surged 87% in the past 12 months, according to latest revealed figures
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June 28, 2021
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Jun'21
Lazada rolls out public bug bounty programme
Regional e-commerce giant Lazada is looking to uncover more vulnerabilities that could compromise data security in a public bug bounty programme that offers up to $10,000 per bounty
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June 25, 2021
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Jun'21
NCSC CEO: UK-Ireland collaboration crucial to stop cyber threats
Speaking at a conference in Dublin, NCSC Lindy Cameron is highlighting the importance of continued collaboration between the UK and Ireland to protect shared interests and counter security threats
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June 25, 2021
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Jun'21
Anglesey schools offline after cyber attack
Isle of Anglesey County Council is investigating a cyber attack that has forced it to shut down systems at all five secondary schools on the island
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June 25, 2021
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Jun'21
CMA to probe Amazon and Google over fake reviews
The CMA has opened an investigation into Amazon and Google over possible breaches of consumer protection law
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June 24, 2021
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Jun'21
NCSC recognises cyber degree apprenticeships for the first time
Addition of new cyber courses to National Cyber Security Centre’s accredited list will supposedly help students make better choices and help universities get more funding
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June 24, 2021
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Jun'21
Revealed: Crypto platform’s role in Cl0p ransomware raid
Crypto infrastructure provider Binance provided assistance to law enforcement after finding its exchange was being used by cyber criminals to launder their ransomware profits
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June 24, 2021
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Jun'21
(ISC)² makes ransomware education course free through 31 July
Cyber security association is making its Professional Development Institute course on ransomware free to the general public until the end of July
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June 24, 2021
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Controversial cyber tycoon John McAfee dead at 75
Founder of the eponymous cyber security firm has committed suicide in a Spanish prison
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June 24, 2021
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Jun'21
Make ransomware payments illegal, say 79% of cyber pros
Report produced for MSSP Talion claims overwhelming support for the criminalisation of ransomware payments
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June 23, 2021
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Jun'21
City of York picks Barracuda Networks for data protection
York Council needed to refresh its backup service to bring new security protections after it went ‘all-in’ on Microsoft Office 365
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June 23, 2021
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European Union to set up new cyber response unit
Proposed Joint Cyber Unit will tackle a rising number of serious incidents impacting public services, businesses and citizens of the EU
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June 23, 2021
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Jun'21
UK councils reported over 700 data breaches to ICO in 2020
Data disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act reveals an estimated 700 data breaches were reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office by local councils last year
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June 23, 2021
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Jun'21
Openness can protect Dutch companies against ransomware
Dutch businesses that suffer ransomware attacks need to be more open about it, if this growing problem is to be brought under control
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June 22, 2021
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Jun'21
SonicWall sees 226.3 million ransomware attack attempts this year
SonicWall detected 226.3 million attempted ransomware attacks between January and May 2021, more than double the number seen in the same period last year
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June 22, 2021
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Innova and RISE drive node development in Sweden
Swedish cyber security project, National Node, opens its doors to the country’s security firms
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June 22, 2021
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Jun'21
UK SMEs lack capacity to fend off cyber attacks
Three-quarters of UK SME leaders would not have sufficient capacity or expertise to deal with a cyber attack, according to a report
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June 21, 2021
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Jun'21
Parliamentary devices left in taxis, buses, trains and pubs
Nearly 100 devices belonging to parliamentary staffers, including MPs and peers, were lost or stolen over the course of 2019 and 2020
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June 18, 2021
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Jun'21
Lorca Ignite programme targets breakout cyber talent
Six of the most successful companies to have come through Lorca’s existing accelerators are being inducted into an intensive programme
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June 18, 2021
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Jun'21
Carnival Cruises hit by fourth cyber incident in a year
Latest data breach at Covid-hit cruise line comes hot on the heels of two recent ransomware attacks and a spring 2020 breach
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June 17, 2021
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Jun'21
Cyber crooks target Amazon Prime users ahead of retail bonanza
A surge in malicious domain registrations ahead of Amazon Prime Day indicates cyber criminals have set their sights on exploiting vulnerable shoppers
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June 17, 2021
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Jun'21
UnitingCare Queensland restores IT systems after cyber attack
Australian healthcare service provider has restored key corporate systems and integrations between applications following a cyber attack earlier this year
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June 17, 2021
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Jun'21
Biden tackles Putin on ransomware at Geneva summit
Discussions between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin on cyber crime appear to have been somewhat positive, but the path ahead remains unclear
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June 16, 2021
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Jun'21
Cl0p ransomware gang clapped in irons, assets seized
Ukrainian police report they have taken down the Cl0p, aka Clop, ransomware operation following a lengthy investigation
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June 16, 2021
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Jun'21
Organisations cannot rely on cyber insurance to cover losses
Ransomware attacks have become a big driver of cyber insurance claims, but insurance must not be relied upon as a failsafe, says a report
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June 15, 2021
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Jun'21
NHS Test and Trace picks Risk Ledger to secure supply chain
Risk Ledger’s technology promises ‘unparalleled’ visibility into NHS Test and Trace’s supply chain
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June 15, 2021
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Jun'21
Ransomware most insidious cyber threat facing UK
NCSC CEO urges organisations to do more to prepare for ransomware attacks
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June 15, 2021
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Jun'21
The Security Interviews: How to build a government model to ‘hack for good’
Kyle Hanslovan started Huntress to give back after a career in the intelligence sector. After US authorities took action to help people hit by the Microsoft Exchange attacks, we discussed how governments can ‘hack for good’
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June 14, 2021
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Jun'21
G7 commits to action on ransomware, digital privacy
The G7 urges Russia to do more to hold criminal ransomware gangs operating from within its borders to account as it commits to more action on the issue
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June 11, 2021
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Jun'21
UK promises tougher line on cyber crime
Speaking ahead of the G7 Summit, foreign secretary Dominic Raab says the UK is ready to take on cyber criminals and other malicious actors wherever they may be