UK and US join forces to strike back in cyber-space – BBC News Among countering other cyber security threats to both the US and UK, ransomware attacks launched by shared adversaries will be high on the agenda.
NCSC highlights the targets of cyber-crime
Since the pandemic started, it has been well reported that organisations working on possible vaccines, related industries and supply chains have been the targets of cyber-criminals. The latest NCSC report has the numbers to support these claims and highlights the health sector as an urgent priority for protection. Vaccine research …
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Defunct botnet shows signs of life – cybersecurity advice for you!
The SANS Internet Storm Diary is reporting that the Emotet botnet, that was taken down earlier this year by worldwide Co-operation of law enforcing has started to show up again on their monitoring. Emotet Returns – SANS This botnet distributes malicious packages via email attachments and then deploys these packages …
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More on securing your digital life
I blogged last week about some articles recommended by Bruce Schneier. There is a third part to the series. Securing Your Smartphone – Bruce Schneier Securing your digital life, part three: How smartphones make us vulnerable – Ars technica The article starts with a great quote: There are, by some …
Conveyancing firm hit by Cybersecurity breach
The Conveyancing firm Premier Property Lawyers has not been able to complete the house moves for it’s clients since a cyber security breach last week. Premier Property Lawyers: House sale delays persist after IT breach – BBC
