Cybercrime

One lesson to be learned during the COVID-19 pandemic is that during a time of fear, confusion and uncertainty, cybercriminals show no mercy.

UK Finance is warning consumers to be on the lookout for “smishing” text message scams from criminals exploiting the coronavirus outbreak.

https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/81973/scam-alert-criminals-using-covid-19-smishing-text-messages-to-target-consumers

Palo Alto’s Unit 42 reports on Nigeria’s SilverTerrier cyber crime group, which is becoming a highly dangerous threat to businesses worldwide

Social media service denies its service has been hacked, and is offering a million-dollar bounty to anybody who can prove otherwise

Price comparison engine GoCompare is urging people to stay safe online as official statistics show a dramatic increase in phishing and online shopping scams as cybercriminals look to capitalise on fears during COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.techdigest.tv/2020/03/5-tips-for-guarding-against-financial-fraud-during-covid-19.html

Organizations must account for a sharp uptick of coronavirus phishing scams in their pandemic and business continuity plans. Learn about the trend here, with steps for mitigation.

Website has been hacked in a targeted cyber attack, and the dangerous vulnerability has not been addressed

Latest government statistics reveal the scale of the cyber security challenge facing UK plc, but reveals some cause for optimism

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252480582/Almost-half-of-UK-businesses-suffered-a-cyber-attack-in-past-year

With the whole nation working from home, cyber hackers are looking to exploit vulnerabilities in an attempt to steal valuable information

With schools now shut across the UK, parents will bear more responsibility for keeping children safe online and educating them about online harms