Report Shows Attacks on Cloud Services More than Doubled in 2019 The volume of attacks on cloud services more than doubled in 2019, in line with the trend of organizations increasingly moving operations to the cloud, according to the 2020 Trustwave Global Security Report. Amongst a range of cybersecurity trends from 2019 that were highlighted, cloud…
Read moreHackers Target Netflix and Disney+ with #COVID19 Phishing
Hackers Target Netflix and Disney+ with #COVID19 Phishing Hackers are turning their attention to streaming services in an ongoing bid to capitalize on the current COVID-19 pandemic and increase their own profits, according to Mimecast. The email security vendor revealed that it had detected the registration of over 700 suspicious domains designed to impersonate the Netflix…
Read moreCoronavirus compels companies to embrace remote working
Coronavirus compels companies to embrace remote working As the working week got underway in the UK, executives were typically answering calls from home as they and their teams shifted to remote working. Several of the world’s largest companies have already told office workers around the globe to stay at home, including Ford, General Motors…
Read moreThe Coronavirus is Already Taking Effect on Cyber Security
The Coronavirus is Already Taking Effect on Cyber Security Cynet has revealed new data, showing that the Coronavirus now has a significant impact on information security and that the crisis is actively exploited by threat actors. The Coronavirus is hitting hard on the world’s economy, creating a high volume of uncertainty within organizations. Cynet…
Read moreCoronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19
Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19 Security experts say a spike in email scams linked to coronavirus is the worst they have seen in years. Cyber-criminals are targeting individuals as well as industries, including aerospace, transport, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare and insurance. Phishing emails written in English, French, Italian, Japanese, and Turkish…
Read moreMillions of websites put at risk after encryption fault
Millions of websites put at risk after encryption fault Let's Encrypt has revoked over three million TLS certificates. The Let's Encrypt project has announced that it will revoke more than three million TLS certificates after a bug was discovered in its Certification Authority Authorization (CAA) code. The bug impacts the server software used by Let's Encrypt, called…
Read moreVirgin Media data breach exposes nearly one million customer details
Virgin Media data breach exposes nearly one million customer details Database misconfiguration compromised phone numbers and email addresses. Virgin Media has reported a data breach affecting 900,000 customers, caused by a failure to secure a marketing database. The company says the incident was not due to a cyberattack, but rather a misconfigured database which left personal details…
Read moreOver $140 million handed over to ransomware attackers
Over $140 million handed over to ransomware attackers Ryuk was the most profitable ransomware family over the past six years By analyzing bitcoin wallets and ransom notes, the FBI has determined that cybercrime victims paid over $140m to ransomware operators over the past six years. At this year's RSA security conference, FBI Special Agent Joel DeCapua presented…
Read moreWhy your smartphone needs security software
Why your smartphone needs security software Mobile malware, including trojans and stalkerware, saw major rise in 2019 Smartphone users have once again been urged to ensure they keep their devices protected after a huge rise in mobile threats last year. New research from Kaspersky found that attacks targeting personal data on mobile devices saw a significant increase…
Read moreMore Cloud, More Hacks: 2020 Cyber Threats
More Cloud, More Hacks: 2020 Cyber Threats Innovation is around every corner in today's technology landscape, and cloud technologies are no exception. 2020 will continue to be a year of significant industry transformation, with the cloud service market forecasted to grow by 17% this year (Gartner). Part one of my two-part series, "More Cloud, More…
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