cyber crime
Planned Parenthood cyber attack exposes data of 400,000 patients

Planned Parenthood cyber attack exposes data of 400,000 patients
Patients have been advised to check their health insurance statements for fraudulent activity
3 Dec 2021
CronRat Magecart malware uses 31st February date to remain undetected

CronRat Magecart malware uses 31st February date to remain undetected
The malware allows for server-side payment skimming that bypasses browser security
26 Nov 2021
What is smishing?

What is smishing?
A closer look at one of the most perilous forms of phishing
23 Nov 2021
GoDaddy data breach exposes over 1.2 million customer details

GoDaddy data breach exposes over 1.2 million customer details
Attacker had access to admin passwords for over two months
23 Nov 2021
Investors warned to be vigilant of fake SEC alerts

Investors warned to be vigilant of fake SEC alerts
Hackers are targeting victims using phone calls and voice mails about cryptocurrency transactions
22 Nov 2021
UK and US pledge to punish cyber criminals at annual meeting

UK and US pledge to punish cyber criminals at annual meeting
Intelligence and defence officials met at the annual forum to discuss approaches to cyber security for the years ahead
19 Nov 2021
Out-of-hours ransomware attacks have a greater impact on revenue 

Out-of-hours ransomware attacks have a greater impact on revenue
Seven in ten security pros called in to handle attacks were intoxicated, report finds
18 Nov 2021
What is e-safety?

What is e-safety?
We explain what e-safety is and how it can be managed in schools and beyond
18 Nov 2021
Alibaba ECS instances targeted in new cryptojacking campaign

Alibaba ECS instances targeted in new cryptojacking campaign
Cyber criminals have been disabling security features in the cloud to mine for Monero
16 Nov 2021
Europol reveals how ransomware gangs are evolving to evade capture

Europol reveals how ransomware gangs are evolving to evade capture
The annual crime report explains how ransomware continues to grow in profitability despite recent capture attempts, and the novel ways DDoS attackers …
12 Nov 2021
Attackers use CSS to fool anti-phishing systems 

Attackers use CSS to fool anti-phishing systems
Inserting invisible links throws off natural language processing, say researchers
11 Nov 2021
Chinese hackers target ManageEngine password manager

Chinese hackers target ManageEngine password manager
Around nine organizations in the technology, defense, health care, energy, and education industries hit in new campaign
9 Nov 2021
161% surge in mobile phishing pushes energy industry to its limits

161% surge in mobile phishing pushes energy industry to its limits
Following Colonial Pipeline, crooks get a taste for energy companies
4 Nov 2021
Ransomware hit industrial sector the hardest in the third quarter

Ransomware hit industrial sector the hardest in the third quarter
Cyber criminals are now also targeting the technology sector, which saw a 30% rise in attack volume
25 Oct 2021
Microsoft touts new cyber security help for nonprofits

Microsoft touts new cyber security help for nonprofits
Free training, security assessments, and access to tools given to strengthen charities’ security posture
22 Oct 2021
Organizations warned of ransomware risk from smaller operators

Organizations warned of ransomware risk from smaller operators
They may not have the financial muscle, but small-time cyber crooks can cause havoc for critical systems
19 Oct 2021
Iranian hacking group continues to target US citizens

Iranian hacking group continues to target US citizens
APT35 used phishing attacks and uploaded spyware onto Google Play Store
18 Oct 2021
Marsh McLennan reveals its cyber risk analytics center

Marsh McLennan reveals its cyber risk analytics center
The center combines the expertise of Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman
15 Oct 2021
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
15 Oct 2021
MirrorBlast phishing campaign targets financial companies 

MirrorBlast phishing campaign targets financial companies
The attack has been linked to a long-standing Russian cyber crime group
15 Oct 2021
30 countries announce crackdown on ransomware payments

30 countries announce crackdown on ransomware payments
Virtual Counter-Ransomware Initiative meeting at White House lays out plans
15 Oct 2021
Hackers used MSHTML exploit a week before patches were ready

Hackers used MSHTML exploit a week before patches were ready
New report finds cyber criminals automating exploit creation to help less capable hackers
14 Oct 2021
Hackers fake DocuSign and offer fraudulent signing methods

Hackers fake DocuSign and offer fraudulent signing methods
Criminals impersonate the e-signing company to steal credentials
14 Oct 2021
Phishing campaign uses math symbol to imitate Verizon logo

Phishing campaign uses math symbol to imitate Verizon logo
Fake logo fools victims into thinking they are dealing with the real company
13 Oct 2021