Cybercrime

Never underestimate the persistence of a cyber criminal in the pursuit of his target. If one avenue is successfully blocked, the crook is fully capable of having his deception scenario morph into something even more undetectable, before launching a second attack. A little over a week ago, we reported that a clever YouTube video on the web was promising a free “Bitcoin Generator”, but in reality, the downloaded software was comprised of the hideous Qulab Trojan Horse virus. It appears that the crook has “tripled down”. A clever “clone” website now downloads two Qulab and one Vidar Trojan Horses.

https://www.leaprate.com/cryptocurrency/scam/crypto-fraud-alert-twice-in-10-days-qulab-trojan-horse-virus-uncovered/

Academic study exposes prolific availability and demand for tailored malware, network access and corporate espionage services, which suggests many firms’ cyber defences are below standard

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252464660/Firms-face-targeted-bespoke-cyber-attacks-dark-web-study-reveals

Information security professionals need to work closely with the business to identify critical legacy IT systems to ensure security risks are managed effectively, CISO tells Infosecurity Europe

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252464666/Legacy-IT-systems-a-significant-security-challenge

UK cyber security agency NCSC is focusing on practical support and making the internet and technology safer to use, but says the area that needs most attention is improving basic cyber security in firms, says agency chief

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252464679/Weak-cyber-security-top-challenge-says-NCSC-chief-Ciaran-Martin

Cyber crime, which is the top cyber threat to business, remains widely under-reported, and only a third of organisations are confident in their ability to detect and respond to threats, a study reveals

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252464401/Cyber-crime-widely-under-reported-Isaca-study-shows

Detectives working in the cyber-crime unit have issued a warning following a rise in TV licensing fraud.

Businesses are failing to address growing cyber threats as business leaders admit to knowledge gaps, a lack of resources and confusion about who is responsible for data breaches, a report reveals

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252464368/Business-leaders-failing-to-address-cyber-threats

Security researchers have discovered an attack campaign infrastructure designed to scan, brute-force and infect tens of thousands of MS-SQL and PHPMyAdmin servers

Be on guard – Cyber crooks are getting very clever with technological tricks to, as the typical con game scam storyline goes, gain your trust, appeal to your greed, set the hook, and then fleece you for all that it is worth. The latest cyber “ruse” on the Internet is designed to victimize Bitcoin-aware consumers and was discovered by a researcher named “Frost” and broadcasted by the security publication Bleeping Computer. It entails the insertion of an insidious piece of malware, which goes by the name of Qulab Trojan.

https://www.leaprate.com/cryptocurrency/regulation-cryptocurrency/crypto-fraud-alert-new-trojan-horse-malware-on-youtube-bitcoin-video/

Cyber crime is rife within the UK with the legal sector continuing to be a jewel in the crown for cyber criminals.

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/associate-news/the-growing-impact-of-cyber-crime-in-the-uk