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12Oct/24

As an ethical hacker, I can’t believe the risks people routinely take when they access the internet in public

October 12, 2024SecurityAlexander Supertramp, Christopher Patrick Hawkins, Computer security, Creative Commons, Cyberattack, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, Evil twin, Internet security, Malware, Phishing, Security breaches, Social engineering, Supply chain attackadmin

Christopher Patrick Hawkins, University of Staffordshire

In the modern world we are all constantly connected, but this comes with risks. As most cybersecurity specialists will tell you, the biggest vulnerability in any system is the user – whether at home or work.

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29Aug/23

International ransomware gangs are evolving their techniques. The next generation of hackers will target weaknesses in cryptocurrencies

August 29, 2023SecurityAdam Young, Alpesh Bhudia, Anna Cartwright, Beatrix Potter, British Airways, Clop, Coinbase, Computer security, Conti, Creative Commons, Cyberattack, Cybercrime, Dallas, Darren Hurley-Smith, Dorchester, Edward Cartwright, Guilford, Joseph Popp, Malware, Martin, Moscow, Ransomware, Royal, Royal Mail, Russia, Ryuk, SHUTTERSTOCK, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vitalik Buterin, WannaCry ransomware attackadmin

Alpesh Bhudia, Royal Holloway University of London; Anna Cartwright, Oxford Brookes University; Darren Hurley-Smith, Royal Holloway University of London, and Edward Cartwright, De Montfort University

In May 2023, the Dallas City Government was hugely disrupted by a ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks are so-called because the hackers behind them encrypt vital data and demand a ransom in order to get the information decrypted.

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22Apr/23

UK Security Minister CYBERUK speech

April 22, 2023SecurityBelfast, Computer network security, Computer security, Cyberattack, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, National security, Security engineering, Threat, Tom Tugendhat, UK cyber security community, United Kingdomadmin

20 April 2023 /Policy/ — The Security Minister stressed the importance of businesses and individuals taking steps to protect themselves from cyber threats. He said that businesses should invest in cyber security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. He also said that individuals should be careful about what information they share online and should use strong passwords. Continue reading →