Hackers behind powerful file-locking malware with high ransom demands continue to target organisations they find vulnerable to attacks. SamSam ransomware is still plaguing organisations across the US, with fresh attacks…
Month: October 2018
UK Construction Firms Hemorrhage Log-Ins to Dark Web
Over 600,000 breached corporate log-ins belonging to staff at the UK’s leading construction, architecture and property firms are available for sale on the dark web, according to RepKnight. The cyber intelligence…
Malware Targeting Smartphones via Three DSP Providers
A new technique to escape malware detection has been used in a malicious campaign targeting smartphones, according to The Media Trust. In today’s blog post, Michael Bittner, digital security and operations manager…
Five Tips for Utilities to Combat Cybersecurity Threats
Given this emerging reality, energy companies should consider several practical tips to help prepare for and combat this persistent and growing threat. First, it is important to remember that hope…
US official spreads malware to government network
The porn habit of an employee at the US Geological Survey (USGS) led to a government network becoming infected with malware, an official report has revealed. The employee, who has not been…
GDPR Alert as Average ICO Fines Double in a Year
The value of fines issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has increased 24% in the year to September 30 versus the previous year, according to new data. Law firm RPC calculated that the…