Cybercrime

Poorly defended UK university research that is mainly commissioned by government is a top target for hackers, putting national security at risk, a study reveals, underlining the need for better cyber security

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252464169/Hackers-targeting-UK-universities-a-threat-to-national-security

What you don’t measure you cannot manage – or can you? Is this a controversial view? It has undoubtedly been branded untrue in the past.

A criminal network using GozNym malware has been shut down in an international law enforcement operation, but others are still operating, underlining the need for vigilance, warns a security expert

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252463547/GozNym-bust-underlines-cyber-crime-threat

A review of fraud guides by Terbium Labs reveals the tactics used by cybercriminals to steal and exploit your data.

An international crime gang which used malware to steal $100m (£77m) from more than 40,000 victims has been dismantled.

A zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp was used in targeted attacks that involved installing spyware on mobile devices, which may be the work of an advanced threat actor.

A long-overdue cyber security standard for the manufacturer of surveillance cameras is on track for an official launch in June

Understanding hacker techniques and processes is the best way to defend against cyber attacks, and focusing on business risks is the best way to get security budget, according to an ethical hacker

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252463144/Key-lessons-from-an-ethical-hacker

Attacks started in May 2018, ran for six months before being spotted

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-Strategies-for-blocking-malware-comms