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Cybercrime stories - Page 9

Any use of network connected electronic devices such as computers or smartphones for criminal activity is classified as cybercrime. With a long history starting with the misuse of telephone systems (such as ‘phreaking’), cybercrime today includes the creation and distribution of viruses, ransomware, keyloggers and other malware, the download and use of malware produced by others, social engineering tactics such as phishing or (physical) impersonation, the theft and use of credentials for accessing computer systems or networks, and the theft of privileged data. Cybercrime is a broad and dynamic field, with cybercriminals constantly adapting their methods in pursuit of usually financial goals, but also occasionally seeking to disrupt, embarrass or shame their targets.
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Backup vendor launches SaaS app to tackle ransomware
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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Known as a provider of backup solutions for enterprises and data centres, Rubrik has changed the mould after taking a new approach to security.
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Operation Warenagent arrests 15 online fraudsters across Europe
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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The scam network is thought to be responsible for more than 35,000 cases of fraud and has caused more than EUR 18 million in damage.
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Has SIEM met its match with today’s cyberthreats or is there life in it yet?
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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In its early stages SIEM was a trailblazer but now there are many that say it can't keep up with today's cybercrime - LogRhythm says different.
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Think the govt has a big tax refund for you? Think again
Sat, 21st Jul 2018
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Sorry to be the party pooper but it may be time to get your toes in line and cancel that ASOS order you were going to cover with your tax refund.
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Critical infrastructure protection market to skyrocket in coming years
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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With crime comes the need for protection and it’s certainly no different for critical infrastructure within data centers, a new report finds.
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Gartner: Is security just too damn hard? Is product+service the future?
Sat, 23rd Jun 2018
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A Gartner analyst believes there is a revolution coming in the cybersecurity industry that will sweep away many existing products.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rick McElroy shares how he’d breach an enterprise
Sat, 16th Jun 2018
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Carbon Black’s Rick McElroy asserts at the end of the day, cyberwar is not about systems but rather humans vs humans as they are the weakest link.
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Weighing up the email security threat in EMEA
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Barracuda's SVP shares some startling new research - 80% of EMEA organisations faced an email attack last year, while 73% believe they're increasing.
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By the numbers: Cybercrime’s trillion-dollar cost to Asia Pacific
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Asia Pacific hit by £1.45tn cyber attack losses; 67% have job cuts post-breach, says Microsoft study.
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Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.
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Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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Flexera's SVP for EMEA shares inside information into why businesses are more at risk than ever and what they can do to better protect themselves.
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EXCLUSIVE: Palo Alto analyst unwraps mentality of cybercrime
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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Threat intelligence analyst Alex Hinchliffe discusses the constant rise of cybercrime, how it's changing, and the possibility of cyber warfare.
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Day 2 of InfoSec EU 18 wraps up – here’s some of the main highlights
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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Some of the features included a keynote from Baroness Martha Lane Fox, the first ever InfoSec Europe Symposium, and various awards.
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Nearly 20,000 gather for 'Europe's biggest cybersecurity event'
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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InfoSec Europe is currently being held in London with a huge number of participants and exhibitors - in addition to invaluable speaker insights.
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Why agility matters in the war against cybercrime
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Endace's EMEA senior director shares why agility is fundamental to cybersecurity, enforcing that if it isn't top of the agenda, it should be.
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Cybercrime driving booming endpoint security market past $7.5bn
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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New research points to a very healthy cybersecurity market that is largely due to the very unhealthy cybercrime market.
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Advice: FBI urges people to reboot their routers following Russia attack
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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After the FBI issued a plea for people around the world to reset their routers, Vectra's EMEA director has some advice for businesses moving forward.
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Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks
Thu, 31st May 2018
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CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
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UK most breached country in EU but businesses are blissfully naïve
Wed, 30th May 2018
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A study has found that despite being the most breached country, UK businesses claim to actually feel less vulnerable than their European neighbours.
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Interview: Rubrik EMEA director sheds light on data storage's future
Wed, 30th May 2018
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We spoke with Rubrik Western EMEA director Martin Brown about the data centre industry, cybercrime, and some of the trends the company is pursuing.
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Report finds major banks under assault from stealth attacks
Tue, 29th May 2018
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financial institutions
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Cybercriminals are developing new technologies to not only penetrate system defences, but also to dwell within a company environment for longer.
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Trump cancelling North Korea summit will have 'cyber-retaliation'
Mon, 28th May 2018
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Trump cancels key US-North Korea summit, stoking cyber threat concerns.
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Mobile app fraud transactions have skyrocketed 680% since 2015
Thu, 24th May 2018
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Mobile app fraud has risen by 680% since 2015, as hackers target mobile channels for fraud, according to RSA Security's Q1 2018 Fraud Report.
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Data from app that enables parents to monitor teen’s phone activity leaked
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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How ironic! Tens of thousands of user accounts of an app used by parents to monitor their children’s phone activity has been leaked.