cyber attacks
UK government opts against regulation for cyber security standards 

UK government opts against regulation for cyber security standards
UK Cyber Security Council will move ahead with its planned chartered standards, with the government to monitor its adoption
22 Jun 2022
How to react to a data breach

How to react to a data breach
Would you know what to do if an online attacker got their hands on your data? We outline the first steps you should take following a security breach
22 Jun 2022
Delivery firm Yodel disrupted by cyber attack

Delivery firm Yodel disrupted by cyber attack
The company confirmed that some services are down but deliveries are continuing, though specific details are currently unknown
21 Jun 2022
Cloudflare mitigates biggest ever HTTPS DDoS attack

Cloudflare mitigates biggest ever HTTPS DDoS attack
A botnet generated over 212 million HTTPS requests from over 1,500 networks in 121 countries
15 Jun 2022
Microsoft bolsters threat intelligence capabilities with Miburo acquisition

Microsoft bolsters threat intelligence capabilities with Miburo acquisition
Cyber threat and research firm will tackle malicious foreign information campaigns as part of Microsoft’s Customer Security and Trust organization
15 Jun 2022
What is phishing as a service (Phaas)?

What is phishing as a service (Phaas)?
With phishing as a service attacks surging, we explain what this low-cost, off-the-shelf method of targeting businesses is and why it’s growing in pop…
15 Jun 2022
Palermo ransomware attack: Vice Society claims responsibility as city details recovery strategy

Palermo ransomware attack: Vice Society claims responsibility as city details recovery strategy
The Italian municipality is attempting to defy attackers by restoring its systems from backups
10 Jun 2022
What is metaverse security?

What is metaverse security?
As the metaverse evolves, businesses need to think differently about virtual security to protect their IT infrastructure, staff, and customers
9 Jun 2022
Cyber criminals are spending longer inside business' networks after the initial breach

Cyber criminals are spending longer inside business' networks after the initial breach
Cyber attackers' dwell time is up 36% thanks to initial access brokers and repeat exploitation of Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, according to Sop…
7 Jun 2022
Cyber security companies ‘must remember who the enemies are’

Cyber security companies ‘must remember who the enemies are’
Tech giants must collaborate more with the wider industry, WithSecure’s CEO urges, as he lays bare European anxieties
6 Jun 2022
Exploitation of Atlassian Confluence zero-day surges fifteen-fold in 24 hours

Exploitation of Atlassian Confluence zero-day surges fifteen-fold in 24 hours
The zero-day code execution vulnerability was discovered last week and cyber attackers are already capitalising on the proof-of-concept code
6 Jun 2022
Russian Killnet cyber attacks begin on Italian-linked businesses

Russian Killnet cyber attacks begin on Italian-linked businesses
Italy's cyber security authority issued a warning to all public and private sector organisations with links to the country to prepare for an increased…
31 May 2022
What is hacktivism?

What is hacktivism?
From Anonymous to Omega, here’s everything you need to know about hackers with a conscience
27 May 2022
Why don’t we ever hear about ransomware demands in the tens of millions of dollars?

Why don’t we ever hear about ransomware demands in the tens of millions of dollars?
At a certain level, the alleged perfect security of the dark web becomes amenable to enquiry
21 May 2022
What is cyber warfare?

What is cyber warfare?
We explain what cyber warfare is and why you need to pay attention to the threats posed
20 May 2022
Microsoft says it's provided over $100 million in tech support to Ukrainian government

Microsoft says it's provided over $100 million in tech support to Ukrainian government
The company says its tech platforms will be instrumental to creating Nuremberg-style trials after the war
20 May 2022
QNAP NAS drives targeted by DeadBolt ransomware for the third time this year

QNAP NAS drives targeted by DeadBolt ransomware for the third time this year
The ransomware strain is back and equipped with stronger cryptography for more effective attacks
20 May 2022
US indicts heart doctor for allegedly spearheading high-profile ransomware operations

US indicts heart doctor for allegedly spearheading high-profile ransomware operations
The 55-year-old cardiologist profited from a ransomware side hustle and coached would-be hackers in using his tools for maximum rewards
17 May 2022
Microsoft warns of new botnet variant targeting Windows and Linux systems

Microsoft warns of new botnet variant targeting Windows and Linux systems
The Sysrv botnet is back and equipped with more exploits though the primary goal of installing cryptominers remains the same
16 May 2022
Russian hackers declare war on 10 countries after failed Eurovision DDoS attack

Russian hackers declare war on 10 countries after failed Eurovision DDoS attack
Italian police thwart cyber attacks on Eurovision's voting systems from the Russian-linked hacker group Killnet after the same group targeted public s…
16 May 2022
SES GS wins US government’s TROJAN contract

SES GS wins US government’s TROJAN contract
The five-year deal is aimed at fortifying the country’s cyber security resilience
16 May 2022
The rise of double extortion ransomware

The rise of double extortion ransomware
With the use of this tactic increasing, we look at how you can protect your business
13 May 2022
Five Eyes and US governments finally confirm Russia was behind Ukrainian government, Viasat cyber attacks

Five Eyes and US governments finally confirm Russia was behind Ukrainian government, Viasat cyber attacks
NCSC detailed the government-level attribution process at CYBERUK 2022 and why it took so much longer to assign blame compared to the private sector
10 May 2022