How ransomware crews pile on the pressure to get victims to pay

The tactics and techniques used by ransomware gangs to pressure their victims into paying a ransom are moving beyond simply threatening to publish data online or sell it to... Read more »

“No-one extradited from UK to US has committed suicide”, US tells court in Assange appeal

A British judge has given people accused by the US a “trump card” to avoid extradition by finding in favour of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a court heard today.... Read more »

Government commits millions to security investment

Westminster has committed to ploughing millions of pounds into cyber security in government in the shape of investments in the National Cyber Security Programme and in central and local... Read more »

Cyber sector growth exacerbating skills shortage

Despite around 700,000 new entrants to the cyber security profession, demand continues to outpace the supply of talent, according to new research data compiled by certified cyber pro association... Read more »

DarkMarket takedown results in 150 arrests

A total of 150 people – including 24 Britons – alleged to be involved in buying or selling illicit products or services on the dark web (also known as... Read more »

Cyber experts on how to nobble a Nobelium attack

Security experts have been sharing advice and guidance after newly published intelligence linked a spate of attempted cyber attacks against targets in the IT channel to Nobelium, the Kremlin-backed... Read more »

Attempted hack causes Tesco website outage

Tesco’s website and app are now back up and running after disruption cause over the weekend, which it said was the result of an attempted hack. The retailer said... Read more »

US intelligence agencies issue advisory on BlackMatter gang

The BlackMatter ransomware gang has targeted US-based critical infrastructure entities, including two food and agriculture sector organisations, according to a joint cyber security advisory issued by US intelligence agencies.... Read more »

LightBasin hackers breach 13 telcos in two years

A “highly sophisticated” hacking group called LightBasin has harvested mobile network data from at least 13 telecoms companies in the past two years, according to CrowdStrike researchers. The group,... Read more »

Back on the office network: What are the risks for mobile users?

Millions of people have begun heading back to the office after nearly two years of working from home. While the return of some office-based working is a positive sign... Read more »
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