The average ransomware payment has risen to $1,077, up from $294 a year earlier, Symantec said By Michael Kan The hackers spreading ransomware are getting greedier. In 2016, the average…
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One in 98 UK Emails Are Loaded with Malware
Ransomware is still a major threat to businesses globally. By Phil Muncaster One in 98 emails received in the UK contained malware last year, with ransomware and shadow IT continuing…
Army of webcams used in net attacks
One of the biggest ever web attacks – in which more than one terabit of data was fired at a website to knock it offline – has been reported. Web…
'Project Sauron' malware hidden for five years
A sophisticated form of malware known as Project Sauron went undetected for five years at a string of organisations, according to security researchers. By Chris Baraniuk, Technology reporter The malware…
Symantec: BEC Threat Now Hits 400+ Firms Per Day
According to Symantec nearly 40% of victims are SMEs, with the next biggest target the financial sector (14%). By Phil Muncaster Over 400 companies are targeted by so-called Business Email…
Spike in Brexit email spam following referendum result
Email scammers have launched a deluge of spam emails at Britons concerned about the results of the EU referendum. By Chris Baraniuk Technology reporter A new phishing attack targets users…