/>A 'significant' number of cyberattacks targeting vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers are attempted every single day, warn researchers at F-Secure - who say it's critical to apply the patches immediately.There are still thousands of cyberattacks targeting every single day as cyber criminals attempt to target organisations that have yet to apply the security patches released to mitigate them, according to a tech security company. to secure Microsoft Exchange Servers against the four vulnerabilities on March 2 with organisations urged to apply them as a matter of urgency to prevent...…/>A 'significant' number of cyberattacks targeting vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers are attempted every single day, warn researchers at F-Secure - who say it's critical to apply the patches immediately.There are still thousands of cyberattacks targeting every single day as cyber criminals attempt to target organisations that have yet to apply the security patches released to mitigate them, according to a tech security company. to secure Microsoft Exchange Servers against the four vulnerabilities on March 2 with organisations urged to apply them as a matter of urgency to prevent...WW…

By| February 2, 2021 -- 09:56 GMT (01:56 PST)| Topic:How ransomware could get even more disruptive in 2021A company that fell victim to a ransomware attack and paid cyber criminals millions for the decryption key to restore their network fell victim to the exact same ransomware gang under two weeks later after failing to examine why the attack was able to happen in the first place. The cautionary tale is detailed by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) .The unnamed company fell victim to a ransomware attack and in order to restore the network and retrieve the files....…By| February 2, 2021 -- 09:56 GMT (01:56 PST)| Topic:How ransomware could get even more disruptive in 2021A company that fell victim to a ransomware attack and paid cyber criminals millions for the decryption key to restore their network fell victim to the exact same ransomware gang under two weeks later after failing to examine why the attack was able to happen in the first place. The cautionary tale is detailed by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) .The unnamed company fell victim to a ransomware attack and in order to restore the network and retrieve the files....WW…

/>The Trickbot botnet was disrupted by a coalition of cybersecurity companies late last year - but researchers have detailed what appears to be a new Trickbot campaign.with a new campaign – just a few months after its operations were disrupted by a coalition of cybersecurity and technology companies.Initially starting life as a , evolved to become a highly popular form of malware among cyber criminals, particularly because its modular nature allowed for it to be used in many different kinds of attacks. These include the theft of login credentials and the ability to propagate itself...…/>The Trickbot botnet was disrupted by a coalition of cybersecurity companies late last year - but researchers have detailed what appears to be a new Trickbot campaign.with a new campaign – just a few months after its operations were disrupted by a coalition of cybersecurity and technology companies.Initially starting life as a , evolved to become a highly popular form of malware among cyber criminals, particularly because its modular nature allowed for it to be used in many different kinds of attacks. These include the theft of login credentials and the ability to propagate itself...WW…

By| January 27, 2021 -- 12:07 GMT (04:07 PST)| Topic:Cybersecurity: This malware is the biggest threat to your dataThe world's most prolific and dangerous malware botnet has been taken down following a global law enforcement operation that was two years in planning. Europol, the FBI, the UK's National Crime Agency and others coordinated action which has resulted investigators taking control of the infrastructure controlling in one of the most significant disruptions of cyber-criminal operations in recent years.Virtual private networks aren't essential only for securing your unencrypted...…By| January 27, 2021 -- 12:07 GMT (04:07 PST)| Topic:Cybersecurity: This malware is the biggest threat to your dataThe world's most prolific and dangerous malware botnet has been taken down following a global law enforcement operation that was two years in planning. Europol, the FBI, the UK's National Crime Agency and others coordinated action which has resulted investigators taking control of the infrastructure controlling in one of the most significant disruptions of cyber-criminal operations in recent years.Virtual private networks aren't essential only for securing your unencrypted...WW…

/>Europol and FBI among agencies that have taken control of the botnet infrastructure used by cyber criminals behind some of the most prolific malware and ransomware attacks.The world's most prolific and dangerous malware botnet has been taken down following a global law enforcement operation that was two years in planning. Europol, the FBI, the UK's National Crime Agency and others coordinated action which has resulted investigators taking control of the infrastructure controlling in one of the most significant disruptions of cyber-criminal operations in recent years. Emotet first...…/>Europol and FBI among agencies that have taken control of the botnet infrastructure used by cyber criminals behind some of the most prolific malware and ransomware attacks.The world's most prolific and dangerous malware botnet has been taken down following a global law enforcement operation that was two years in planning. Europol, the FBI, the UK's National Crime Agency and others coordinated action which has resulted investigators taking control of the infrastructure controlling in one of the most significant disruptions of cyber-criminal operations in recent years. Emotet first...WW…

/>Cyberattacks on vulnerabilities in connected vehicles could have very real physical consequences if security isn't managed properly.Cyber criminals could exploit emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning to help conduct attacks against autonomous cars, drones and , according to a report from the United Nations, Europol and cybersecurity company Trend Micro.While AI and machine learning can bring "enormous benefits" to society, the same technologies can also bring a range of threats . "As AI applications start to make a major real-world impact, it's...…/>Cyberattacks on vulnerabilities in connected vehicles could have very real physical consequences if security isn't managed properly.Cyber criminals could exploit emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning to help conduct attacks against autonomous cars, drones and , according to a report from the United Nations, Europol and cybersecurity company Trend Micro.While AI and machine learning can bring "enormous benefits" to society, the same technologies can also bring a range of threats . "As AI applications start to make a major real-world impact, it's...WW…

/>'Operation Disruptor' involved agencies from nine countries and the seizure of over $6.5m in cash and cryptocurrencies as criminals warned law enforcement will track them down.Law enforcement agencies around the world have arrested 179 people involved in buying and selling illicit goods and services on the dark web as part of a coordinated international take down operation involving agencies in nine countries – and police have warned cyber criminals that "the golden age of the dark web is over".The coordinated campaign was led by the German Federal Criminal Police, with support from...…/>'Operation Disruptor' involved agencies from nine countries and the seizure of over $6.5m in cash and cryptocurrencies as criminals warned law enforcement will track them down.Law enforcement agencies around the world have arrested 179 people involved in buying and selling illicit goods and services on the dark web as part of a coordinated international take down operation involving agencies in nine countries – and police have warned cyber criminals that "the golden age of the dark web is over".The coordinated campaign was led by the German Federal Criminal Police, with support from...WW…

Security vulnerabilities discovered in the Android version of a popular online dating application could allow hackers to access usernames, passwords and personal information, according to security researchers.The flaws in the Android version of the OKCupid dating app — which the Google Play Store lists as having over 10 million downloads — were discovered by . The researchers have previously disclosed exploits that could be abused by hackers .The researchers found that the  built-in browser contained vulnerabilities which could be exploited by attackers. While most links in the app...…Security vulnerabilities discovered in the Android version of a popular online dating application could allow hackers to access usernames, passwords and personal information, according to security researchers.The flaws in the Android version of the OKCupid dating app — which the Google Play Store lists as having over 10 million downloads — were discovered by . The researchers have previously disclosed exploits that could be abused by hackers .The researchers found that the  built-in browser contained vulnerabilities which could be exploited by attackers. While most links in the app...WW…

/>Mobile industry, banks and NCSC collaborate on SMS SenderID Protection Registry - which has already stopped at least 70 COVID-19 SMS scams from being sent.As cyber criminals continue to exploit the coronavirus outbreak for their own gain, the UK's mobile and banking industries have teamed up with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to prevent fraudsters sending scam text messages attempting to exploit the crisis.Text messaging scams – – see scammers attempt to trick people into sharing passwords and account details with fraudsters or even sending them money. These fake messages,...…/>Mobile industry, banks and NCSC collaborate on SMS SenderID Protection Registry - which has already stopped at least 70 COVID-19 SMS scams from being sent.As cyber criminals continue to exploit the coronavirus outbreak for their own gain, the UK's mobile and banking industries have teamed up with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to prevent fraudsters sending scam text messages attempting to exploit the crisis.Text messaging scams – – see scammers attempt to trick people into sharing passwords and account details with fraudsters or even sending them money. These fake messages,...WW…

/>Hyper-competitive online gaming has led to a ready market for cheats. But security experts warn that the skills involved with crafting cheats can easily by used for developing and selling malware.It's an environment where having the slightest edge over an opponent can be the difference between winning and losing, which means cheating is often an unfortunate part of many sports.And the rise of online gaming means that the underhand behaviour that so often has undermined real-world sporting competitions has been extended into the digital world, too. There's now enough demand for cheats...…/>Hyper-competitive online gaming has led to a ready market for cheats. But security experts warn that the skills involved with crafting cheats can easily by used for developing and selling malware.It's an environment where having the slightest edge over an opponent can be the difference between winning and losing, which means cheating is often an unfortunate part of many sports.And the rise of online gaming means that the underhand behaviour that so often has undermined real-world sporting competitions has been extended into the digital world, too. There's now enough demand for cheats...WW…