Tag Archives: Cybercrime

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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16Jun/23

World’s biggest cyber attack on European banks.

June 16, 2023SecurityAnonymous, Anonymous Sudan, Computer security, Crime, Cyberattacks, Cyberattacks on Ukraine, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, France, Germany, Italy, kaseya, Killnet, National security, Phishing, Ransomware, REvil, Security, Sudanadmin

June 16, 2023 /Security/ — Three hacker groups, Killnet, Anonymous Sudan, and REvil, have reportedly teamed up to launch a “world’s biggest cyber attack” on European banks. The groups have released a video warning of the attack, which they say will target SWIFT, the international payments system.

KillNet is a pro-Russian hacking group that has been active since 2022. The group has claimed responsibility for a number of cyberattacks, including attacks on Ukrainian government websites and infrastructure. Continue reading →

05May/23

Google Career Certificate for hackers

May 5, 2023Security.google, Computer network security, Computer security, Crime prevention, Cyber-security regulation, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, E-commerce, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, National security, Security engineering, United Statesadmin

Cyberattacks increased globally by 38% last year. Despite the urgency of this threat, there are currently more than 750,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. To help build a robust cybersecurity workforce and make it easier for people to join the field, this week we announced the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, the newest addition to our Google Career Certificates program. The Cybersecurity Certificate will prepare learners for entry-level jobs in cybersecurity in less than six months with no prior experience required — helping fill the growing number of open cyber roles.

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 →

19Jan/23

SecurityGen identifies the cybersecurity priorities for mobile operators in 2023

January 19, 2023SecurityComputer security, Crime prevention, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, E-commerce, Information governance, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Prevention, Security, Security engineering, Sigma Telecomadmin

SecurityGen, the award-winning global provider of security solutions and services for the telecoms industry, today announced its cybersecurity priorities for telecom operators in 2023. Continue reading

19Jan/23

How to spot a cyberbot – five tips to keep your device safe

January 19, 2023ScienceAdrian Winckles, Andrew Moore, Antivirus software, Artem, Botnets, Computer network security, Computer virus, Computing, Creative Commons, Cybercrime, Internet security, Multi-agent systems, Rootkit, Security, Security breaches, SHUTTERSTOCK, Spammingadmin

How to spot a cyberbot – five tips to keep your device safe

Malware is designed to hide in your device
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Adrian Winckles, Anglia Ruskin University and Andrew Moore, Anglia Ruskin University

You may know nothing about it, but your phone – or your laptop or tablet – could be taken over by someone else who has found their way in through a back door. They could have infected your device with malware to make it a “bot” or a “zombie” and be using it – perhaps with hundreds of other unwitting victims’ phones – to launch a cyberattack.

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09Dec/22

Avast 2023 Predictions Highlight Increased Risk for Detrimental Damage Caused by Ransomware Gangs

December 9, 2022SecurityAvast, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, Malware, National security, Prevention, Ransomware, Security, Security breachesadmin

Avast, a leading global digital security and privacy consumer brand by Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), anticipates an increased risk of ransomware attacks in 2023 threatening to leak people’s and businesses’ valuable data if ransom demands aren’t paid. Additionally, Avast researchers foresee optimization of social engineering used in scam attacks, taking advantage of economic hardships and energy crisis fears. The experts also expect increased malicious activity overall, as open-source malware becomes more accessible, and cybergangs recruit hacktivists to join their causes. Continue reading

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How to spot a cyberbot – five tips to keep your device safe