Cybercrime

In the scam, fraudsters tell customers they have a package waiting for them, followed by a URL which directs you to a website offering free iPhones in exchange for bank details.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/argos-scam-fraud-fake-text-messages-customers-bank-details-a8165291.html#r3z-addoor

Action Fraud is warning people not to be duped by fake text messages claiming to be from NatWest after the cyber-crime reporting centre received new reports of text message fraud.

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/natwest-scam-text-messages-fake/

Dubbed Zyklon, the fully-featured malware has resurfaced after almost two years and primarily found targeting telecommunications, insurance and financial services.

https://thehackernews.com/2018/01/microsoft-office-malware.html

Security researchers have discovered powerful new malicious software which is capable of stealing WhatsApp messages from Android devices.

https://news.sky.com/story/powerful-skygofree-android-malware-able-to-steal-whatsapp-messages-11209986

Security researchers have spotted a new strain of malware being deployed online. Named RubyMiner, this malware is a cryptocurrency miner spotted going after outdated web servers.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-and-windows-servers-targeted-with-rubyminer-malware/

Security researchers have discovered new malware code hidden in game apps, mainly aimed at youngsters

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450433096/Check-Point-finds-AdultSwine-malware-in-Google-Play-apps

WhatsApp likes to brag about its end-to-end encryption, but researchers from Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum have discovered a flaw that could allow unwanted eyes to spy upon your private group chats

https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/whatsapp-flaw-could-allow-anyone-to-sneak-into-your-private-group-chat/

Security experts have warned that cyber attackers will be quick to use the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, but the first attempt to capitalise on them has come in the form of fake updates

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450433244/Beware-fake-Meltdown-and-Spectre-patches

With cyber-attacks increasing in frequency and severity, many companies are turning to insurance to cover their mounting losses. But can insurers quantify the risk accurately and could insurance lead to corporate complacency?

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-42687937

Cyber attackers ranging from criminals to nation states have upped their game in the past year, “moving the needle” in terms of tactics, techniques and procedures, a report by a cyber security firm warns

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450433420/Cyber-attackers-upped-their-game-in-2017-warns-report