“The bigger the disaster, the more attractive it is to scammers.”

The quote comes from an article by Johannes Ullrich on SANS Internet Storm that gives some excellent advice for anyone or any organisation about online cybercrime around natural and manmade disasters that are in the news.

Hurricane Helene Aftermath – Cyber Security Awareness Month – SANS Internet Storm Center

In the UK a good place to donate online is the Disaster Emergency Committee:

“The DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of humanitarian crisis overseas.”

Home | Disasters Emergency Committee (dec.org.uk)

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles