Reports broke yesterday that a relatively small number of customers of the UK’s Metro Bank have been hit by text message banking fraud. The Metro Bank aren’t the only ones to be hit, but appear to the the first to go public.

https://tamebay.com/2019/02/metro-bank-hit-by-text-message-banking-fraud.html

Action Fraud have revealed hacking of social media and email accounts was the primary reason for people reporting cyber-crime between April and September 2018.

https://find.grantthornton.co.uk/post/102fetb/lockdown-on-cyber-crime

As attackers begin to use multiple command and control systems to communicate with backdoors and other malware, how can organisations ensure that they detect such methods and that all C&C systems are removed, including “sleepers” designed to be activated at a future date?

https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Prevention-and-detection-key-to-disrupting-malware-comms

Lauri Love, a former engineering student who won a battle with the US Department of Justice against extradition to the US to face hacking charges, is suing the UK's intelligence agency, the NCA, for the return of his seized computers

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252457336/Lauri-Love-takes-legal-action-against-NCA-for-return-of-seized-computers

Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated in how they initiate and execute cyber-crime – estimated to cost the UK £27 billion every year – and businesses which fall victim must act quickly to give themselves the best chance of recovering monies.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/jennifer-craven-cyber-crime-moves-very-quickly-so-victims-must-move-fast-too-1-4870436

What you might have to gain from training staff in your organisation

Despite the growing focus on cybersecurity many organisations remain unsure about the business benefits.

https://xqcyber.com/cyberscore/show/3-reasons-why-cyber-security-is-a-business-enabler

This keynote presentation by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant will explore how school communities can support students to think critically and interact positively online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcDhZjHzPlY&feature=youtu.be

We’ve all been susceptible to the odd scam here and there. While being charged £20 for a Week 10 POP! ticket seems like the worst of them all, students are increasingly falling victim to large money scams.

https://theboar.org/2019/01/students-scams/

Major Events are increasingly reliant on digital systems and technology. Cyber attacks that affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of these systems can have a disruptive impact, resulting in financial and reputational damage.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/cyber-security-major-events