Cybercrime

In 2016, hackers were able to use 100,000 internet-connected devices to bring down Twitter, Spotify and PayPal

https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Hacking-the-Internet-of-Things-just-got-easier-its-time-to-look-at-your-security

A majority 32% of security professionals polled believe 60 days is a reasonable time for allowing a software supplier to fix a vulnerability before full public disclosure

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252440691/Majority-security-pros-favour-shorter-disclosure-deadline

Why is reducing cyber attacker dwell time important and how should this be tackled?

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252440586/Security-Think-Tank-More-time-equals-more-opportunity-for-cyber-attackers

Twitter's 330 million users are being urged to change their passwords after some were exposed in plain text on its internal network.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43995168

Ransomware attacks tapered off towards the end of 2017 after an explosion in such attacks earlier in the year, but ransomware remains a threat to big business

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252440392/Ransomware-still-a-threat-to-business-F-Secure-warns

Cyber criminals are using fake GDPR-related privacy notices to trick recipients into disclosing personal data and spread malware, a security firm warns

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252440482/Redscan-warns-of-GDPR-phishing-scams

Darktrace uses machine learning and AI algorithms to detect and respond to cyber-threats

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43879931

City of London Police are offering to train business leaders and IT security in cyber security using a Lego simulation that is surprisingly close to real life

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252440491/City-Police-use-Lego-simulation-to-teach-businesses-cyber-security

Cyber-attacks in the retail sector are becoming more organised and structured, according to analysis of threat intelligence and breach incidents by Trustwave.

http://www.lpportal.eu/content/editorial/articles/retail-environment/retail-industry-worst-hit-cyber-attacks/

The security industry has welcomed plans to fight cybercrime in the heart of London using a community-based approach, but says more investment in cyber security skills is required

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252440384/Security-industry-welcomes-City-of-London-Police-cyber-initiative