Europol: Cybercrims getting more devious. By John Oates Europol’s annual cyber-crime survey warns that the quality of spearphishing and other “CEO fraud” is continuing to improve and “cybercrime-as-a-service” means an…
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A Third of Exec Mobiles Are Exposed to Hackers
Exposure to network threats and malware are still very high. By Tara Seals Executives, on average, use more devices, and access more sensitive data from their mobile devices, at all…
Europol warns of Android tap-and-go thefts
Law authorities have warned they believe criminals are using Android phones to trigger fraudulent tap-and-go payments. By Leo Kelion, Technology desk editor The alert comes in Europol’s annual Internet Organised…
UK will be 'cut off' from 'full intelligence picture' after Brexit – Europol strategy man
Concerns about cybersecurity info sharing shared in interview. By Alexander J Martin The UK will “certainly be cut off from the full intelligence picture” after Brexit, Europol’s acting head of…
Ransomware advice service to tackle extortion gangs
European police agency Europol is teaming up with cybersecurity companies in an initiative aimed at slowing an “exponential” rise in ransomware. The scheme revolves around a website that connects victims…
Cyber criminals 'posing as CEOs to con staff into transferring them money'
Europol’s major review of online threats warns fraudsters are emaling or phoning employees with access to company funds. Paul Gallagher: Cyber criminals are posing as CEOs of companies and conning…