Cybercrime

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

A computer virus forced a US maritime base offline for more than 30 hours, the country's coast guard has revealed.

Currency specialist says no customer data appears to have been compromised by virus

With 2020 tax season fast approaching, how can accountants ensure their IT networks are secure against the many cyber-threats facing businesses today?

https://www.accountancyage.com/2020/01/03/shoring-up-network-cybersecurity-for-the-2020-tax-season/#.XhL6QvDEwJY.twitter

The age of digitisation brings new risks to organisations, so security needs to be more integrated

Officials predict that already widespread ransomware attacks will only grow in scale and influence, while urging organizations to act now to guard against them.

Security planning is tough when you're short-staffed and hackers have smart tech too. You'll need solid skills and, most of all, a willingness to use your imagination.

https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/opinion/When-cyberthreats-are-nebulous-how-can-you-plan

There has been an active effort by the UK government to tackle the lack of skills in the cyber security space – but is it enough?

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber crime stories of 2019

A cyber-criminal who tried to blackmail Apple by claiming he had access to a huge cache of iCloud and other Apple accounts has been sentenced following an NCA investigation.