Cybercrime

Internet of things threats and attacks are increasing rapidly, but rely on well-known security weaknesses, security researchers discover

Cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated, organised and dangerous. Firms need to think about attacks in terms of ‘when, not if’. Risk and Audit are in the front line when it comes to preventing data assets from becoming data liabilities. Firm-wide threats call for firm-wide awareness – and responses.

https://home.kpmg/uk/en/home/insights/2019/02/what-changing-cybercrime-means-for-internal-auditors.html

Geopolitical issues are affecting business decisions, according to the majority of cyber security professionals, a survey shows

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252460164/Geopolitical-issues-affecting-cyber-security

This may come as a shock to the majority of the public but the amount of threats (as defined by CSOs, IT managers and security specialists) are found within the confines of the company itself.

https://www.amazingsupport.co.uk/2017/04/13/the-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-are-inside-your-company/

Law enforcement agencies from the US, Canada and Europe, including the UK, have joined forces to target suppliers and buyers of illegal goods on dark web marketplaces and warn buyers of risks

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252460271/Police-make-61-arrests-in-global-crackdown-on-dark-web

A government-backed national IoT research centre has been launched as part of UK efforts to become a world leader in tackling cyber threats 

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252460380/UK-IoT-research-centre-to-tackle-cyber-risk

Small businesses felt the biggest impact of the UK’s cyber crime bill in 2018, research shows

The National Crime Agency is leading an investigation and broader law enforcement response into the cyber incident affecting the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW).

Cybersecurity experts have revealed a list of the 12 most common subject lines used in phishing emails targeting businesses.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/blog/the-12-subject-lines-that-could-indicate-your-email-is-under-attack

According to court documents, Google sent over 23 million dollars and Facebook nearly 100 million to bank accounts Evaldas Rimasauskas controlled.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/world-news/2019/03/20/man-who-duped-facebook-and-google-pleads-guilty-in-75m-internet-fraud-case/