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…

Maritime comms flaws exposed

AmosConnect v8 vulnerable to ‘blind SQL injection’ By John Leyden Security researchers have gone public about “critical” security flaws in a maritime communication platform. Stratos Global’s AmosConnect 8.4.0 satellite-based shipboard…

Cyber security guidelines for ships launched today

Shipping industry is now taking cyber threat seriously. BIMCO, together with other leading shipping organisations, has today launched a set of guidelines to help the global shipping industry prevent major…