Weekly Threat Report 14th January 2022 – NCSC.GOV.UK
National Cyber Security Centre Threat Report
Access to stolen credit card data stopped
A darknet website, UniCC, that since 2013, has sold stolen credit card information to criminals is closing. But not because of international police co-operation but because the criminals running it are retiring! How much is their estimated retirement fund? £260m. Largest darknet stolen credit card site closes – BBC News …
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Hackers caught by alleged cyber attackers!
The Russian government has taken action and arrested members of the REvil cyber criminal gang. This is a major positive blow for better cyber security for the whole world as REvil has been behind some of the most notorious ransomware attacks. REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia – BBC News …
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WhisperGate malware detected by Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre
The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC) is reporting on a new strain of malware with destructive capabilities to wipe data from systems. This has primarily been targeting organisations and systems in Ukraine. The malware – designated WhisperGate – appears to act like ransomware but there is are no demands or recovery process …
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Chipping away at iOS security
Apple iOS (for iPhones, iPads etc) has a reputation for security and privacy – that is why I use their devices and why I recommend them to clients. I know there are issues, with the App store commissions (but at least the apps are curated, a security plus), anti-privacy actions …
