More Northern Ireland-based security jobs could be created to tackle the increased risk of cyber attacks. About 1,200 people are employed in cyber security in Northern Ireland, and Queen’s University…
Day: May 9, 2018
DDoS Attacks Ebb and Flow After Webstresser Takedown
Kacy Zurkus Shortly after Infosecurity Magazine reported that administrators of the world’s largest DDoS-as-a-service website had been arrested, Link11 wrote a blog post, concluding that “In the short period of time since that date,…
Phishing alert: Hacking gang turns to new tactics in malware campaign
Security company warns ‘SilverTerrier’ group poses a threat to businesses. By Danny Palmer Off-the-shelf malware kits and mass phishing campaigns are enabling a small group of Nigerian cybercriminals to conduct hacking…
Durham Sixth Form Centre paid ransom after cyber-attack
A school paid out £1,500 in ransom money after it fell victim to a cyber-attack, the BBC has learned. Durham Sixth Form Centre was hit in the run-up to exams…