Cybercrime

One of the largest UK online crime investigations has been hailed an “important milestone” in the fight against fraud after six people were jailed for more than 35 years for their part in a £37 million web scam.

http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=31684

Businesses should not ignore the threat of malware designed to carry out illicit cryptocurrency mining, warns NTT Security

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252436397/Businesses-warned-not-to-ignore-cryptojacking-threat

The UK government has announced guidelines to make internet-connected devices safer to use following a spate of security breaches.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43305346

Newcastle bar manager gained access to 272 accounts to steal private pictures for his own sexual gratification and to post them on the internet

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/apple-icloud-hacker-craig-steinberg-14371722

If you’ve ever received a phishing email attempting to capture your Apple ID login – like the recent App Store subscription ones – there’s a good reason for that: they can be sold on the dark web for $15.39 each

https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/07/apple-id-logins-sell-for-15-on-the-dark-web-the-most-valuable-non-financial-credentials/

A good place to start breaking down the "dark web" FUD: fear, uncertainty and doubt

https://www.troyhunt.com/making-light-of-the-dark-web-and-debunking-the-fud/

The cyber threat to industrial control systems has never been greater, according to a report analysing malicious activity aimed at such systems

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252436129/Cyber-threat-to-industrial-control-systems-highest-yet

Research by SonicWall shows there were 9.32 billion malware attacks globally last year, but ransomware attacks fell by 71%

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252436356/Cyber-attacks-up-nearly-20-in-2017

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has unveiled an innovative new exercise that teaches business leaders how to protect their companies from cyber attacks.

http://news.met.police.uk/news/new-exercise-unveiled-to-help-businesses-in-the-fight-against-cyber-attacks-297385

Man is alleged to have headed the notorious Avalanche criminal network, described as the world’s most prolific phishing ring - and used to be based in London

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/mastermind-global-cybercrime-gang-uses-12096495