Cybercrime

Using public procurement as a means of boosting cyber security is the top recommendation for 2019, according to a report based on expert views

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252456151/Public-procurement-key-to-cyber-security

The government should name and shame companies whose cyber security measures fail to protect consumers’ data and firms should implement Active Cyber Defence, an academic report urges

 https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252456180/Name-and-shame-firms-with-poor-cyber-security-government-told

Notorious British hacker-for-hire jailed for cyber attacks on a Liberian telco after an international criminal justice operation

Millions of industrial remote controllers are open to cyber attack because of vulnerabilities in the radio frequency technology used, a study has revealed

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252455894/Millions-of-industrial-remote-controllers-open-to-attack

All-female classes in cyber-skills are being set up by the GCHQ intelligence service, in an attempt to recruit a wider range of online security experts.

Security professionals in training can now benefit from real-time threat intelligence data, thanks to a partnership between Digital Shadows and Immersive Labs

If you’re not sure whether an email about an #AppStore, #iTunes Store, iBooks
Store, or #AppleMusic purchase is
legitimate, these tips may help

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201679

Security researchers have uncovered a new way in which phishing attacks are evading detection.

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252455288/Phishing-attacks-hidden-by-custom-fonts

As cyber security threats continue to evolve and expand, it’s important to remember one thing – most of it can be prevented.

https://citysecuritymagazine.com/cyber-security/worried-about-getting-hacked/

Online “bots” that create fake followers on social media platforms such as Instagram are costing brands more than $200m (£157m).

https://www.drapersonline.com/news/follower-fraud-costs-brands-157m/7033796.article