Cybercrime

‘Entry-level’ hacking tools, such as ready-made phishing pages, software to compromise Wi-Fi networks and files to help hack passwords all go for under £3 (€3.38) on the dark web.

https://www.vanillaplus.com/2018/07/27/40766-wannabe-fraudsters-can-buy-hacking-tools-dark-web-cost-cup-coffee/

While it is important to take steps to prevent cyber-attacks, they can still happen which is why disaster recovery practices are equally critical

https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Matching-disaster-recovery-to-cyber-threats

A new report from the NCSC explaining how UK law firms - of all sizes - can protect themselves from common cyber threats.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/legalthreat

Security professionals are more worried about data breaches and cyber-attacks than they were a year ago, with most fearing that Meltdown-Spectre attacks are becoming the norm

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445613/Cyber-security-vulnerability-concerns-skyrocket

Piers Wilson, director of the Institute of Information Security Professionals, reflects on the findings of the latest IISP industry survey and suggests there is still more work to do

https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Cyber-security-A-work-in-progress

The NCSC's Active Cyber Defence programme - a series of initiatives designed to tackle a range of commodity attacks - is now well into its second year.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/improving-government-one-bit-time

The research by digital risk management firm Digital Shadows and ERP cyber security and compliance firm Onapsis reveals evidence that the business-critical applications running the world’s biggest organisations are under attack

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445505/ERP-applications-are-under-cyber-attack-research-confirms

Whether it’s cryptocurrency addresses, payment card details, ID numbers or other snippets of personal information, malware that sneakily changes data in the clipboard as you work online can trick you into paying the wrong people.

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2018/07/05/serious-security-how-to-cut-and-paste-your-way-to-bitcoin-riches/

A principal research scientist at Sophos offers a glimpse into the abysses of the dark web in a bid to uncover what cyber crooks are up to

https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/An-insiders-look-into-the-dark-web

Cyber-attacks on the retail sector are increasing, and although most retailers plan to increase cyber security spending, planned investments are unlikely to be effective, a report reveals

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252445115/Retail-cyber-security-spending-ineffective-as-breaches-rise