Cybercrime

Phishing emails that appear to be security alerts are the most effective method of compromise, says KnowBe4

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252476845/A-quarter-of-users-will-fall-for-basic-phishing-attacks

Fresh warning over Amazon 'phishing' scam. North Yorkshire Police has issued a warning over fake phone calls claiming to be from Amazon. The fraudster attempts to obtain personal and financial details from the victim. Known as 'phishing', officers are advising people to 'hang up the phone'.

https://www.strayfm.com/news/local-news/3024431/police-warn-of-fresh-amazon-phishing-scam/#.Xh-Xg2Hdq7I.twitter

Cyber criminals are spending longer hiding in target networks before launching their attacks, as more organised groups turn to business disruption to achieve their objectives

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252476633/Cyber-criminals-spend-three-months-lurking-in-target-networks

Victim network was compromised by obfuscated malware hiding a Monero cryptominer, lurking inside a Wav audio file

Owners of Google’s Nest home security cameras are being targeted in a sextortion scam by criminals playing on fears over IoT security

While most people think that staying safe online means having strong antivirus software and even using a VPN for privacy and security purposes, for businesses the problem of security is getting worse.

https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/the-cyber-security-rebellion

Small-time cyber criminal jailed for his role in a cyber attack on lottery operator Camelot that netted him just £5

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252476577/National-Lottery-hacker-jailed-for-nine-months

Threat actors are exploiting a PowerShell-based backdoor called PowerTrick to go after high-value targets, warns SentinelLabs

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on the risks of potential nation-state cyberattacks from Iran following a DHS warning and heightened tensions between the country and the U.S.

The possibility of cyber attack by threat groups acting on behalf of the Iranian government has dramatically increased following US actions in Iraq

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252476274/Iran-likely-to-hit-back-with-cyber-attacks-security-experts-warn