Cybercrime

Newly observed campaign is particularly dangerous because it appears to neutralise one of the most widely known anti-phishing techniques

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252506088/Experts-warn-on-Office-365-phishing-attacks

As digital fraud attempts on consumers and businesses rise, cybercriminals have shifted their focus from financial services to the gaming, travel and leisure industries, reveals TransUnion’s latest report.

https://thefintechtimes.com/digital-fraud-attempts-on-the-rise-with-cybercriminals-targeting-gamers-and-holidaymakers/

A new study for the #Ransomaware campaign reveals some insight into why so few victims report ransomware attacks

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252505828/Calling-the-cops-for-ransomware-attacks-doesnt-help-say-cyber-pros

Cryptominers, web shells and ransomware are the most common varieties of malwares targeting Linux systems, thanks to its prevalence as the backbone of most public cloud services

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252505771/13-million-malware-attacks-on-Linux-seen-in-wild

Up to 50% of MS Exchange users in the UK are exposed to three vulnerabilities that are now being actively exploited

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252505767/Half-of-MS-Exchange-servers-at-risk-in-ProxyShell-debacle

Three-quarters of IT decision-makers are concerned that the tactics, techniques and procedures used by nation-state attackers could be used against them

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252505571/IT-leaders-fear-trickle-down-of-nation-state-cyber-attacks

In the face of increasingly prevalent and sophisticated ransomware attacks, retail organisations need to develop alternative ways of restoring lost or encrypted data, as paying the ransom does not guarantee its return in almost a third of cases

Cyber incidents as a result of ransomware are rising at an alarming rate according to figures published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/associate-news/ransomware-risk-on-the-rise

Despite bagging $600m worth of cryptocurrency in what has been described as the biggest decentralised finance hack, the hacker has already started returning the funds

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252505164/Hacker-makes-off-with-600m-in-worlds-largest-crypto-heist

It is still unclear who is behind the attack that caused Covid-19 vaccine bookings in Lazio, Italy, to grind to a halt, as despite masses of files being encrypted no specific ransom demands have been made for the decryptor

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252505057/Possible-ransomware-attack-hits-Italian-vaccine-booking-system