Cybercrime

Cybersecurity is an ever-changing game, requiring information security professionals to keep abreast of the evolving threat landscape. Here are five emerging risks to keep an eye on

https://www.raconteur.net/technology/5-cyberthreats-landscape

A man has pleaded guilty to sending out a large number of fraudulent text messages linked to Covid-19 following an investigation by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), a specialist police unit funded by the banking industry.

https://www.wired-gov.net/wg/news.nsf/articles/Man+pleads+guilty+to+sending+Covid19+scam+text+messages+following+DCPCU+investigation+19052020132000?open

The details of 9m customers have been compromised, including about 2,000 credit card numbers, in a major data breach

The cyber criminal gang behind a recent attack on a New York law firm is planning to auction off its client data, one person at a time

Cyber attack on EasyJet’s systems originated from a highly sophisticated source, says the airline

The airline has said the personal information of 9 million customers has been compromised

How businesses can identify and address potential cyber vulnerabilities.

https://www.itproportal.com/features/cybersecurity-the-measures-businesses-should-be-taking-during-covid-19/

Attack on Elexon was resolved within hours with no impact on the national electricity supply, but it could have been much worse

It’s common knowledge now that COVID-19 has provided cyber attackers with ample opportunity to ramp up their operations as the world engages online more than any other time in history.

https://securitybrief.co.nz/story/digital-heists-attacks-on-financial-institutions-rise-238-in-3-months

Shipping services firm falls victim to Maze ransomware just seven months after a previous major attack

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252482937/Pitney-Bowes-hit-by-Maze-in-second-ransomware-attack