Cybercrime

There has been a vast increase in attacks taking the form of viruses and the report cites attacks like WannaCry as driving forces behind this increase.

https://www.cbronline.com/news/cybercrime-hackers-online

The UK needs to keep up with its adversaries, such as Russia, to avoid being exposed to unorthodox, hybrid warfare that combines traditional conflict with cyber warfare

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252433555/UK-urged-to-up-spending-on-cyber-defence

The dating app Tinder has been found to have two major vulnerabilities which, if exploited, could allow others to monitor a user’s every move on the app.

https://www.cybersafewarwickshire.com/tinder-flaw-lets-stalkers-watch-your-every-move

The conference program includes a number of cyber-themed sessions – including ‘strengthening cyber resilience’ and ‘re-building trust in technology’

https://www.weflive.com/#!%2Fstory%2Ff2756050005c11e8befbd721f80de8f5

The threat of cyber incidents is ranked as the number one concern for UK businesses this year, according to a survey of risk experts by Allianz.

http://www.theactuary.com/news/2018/01/cyber-attacks-ranked-as-top-risk-to-uk-businesses-in-2018/

With an anticipated increase in cyber-related fraud, anti-fraud professionals are also planning on using technology to prevent and investigate those frauds.

http://acfeinsights.squarespace.com/acfe-insights/2018/1/22/cyberattacks-and-cryptocurrency-predicted-to-be-among-largest-fraud-issues-in-2018

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) considers preparing for uncontrolled cyber-attacks just as important as preparing for targeted ones, as it continues to brace for an attack of national significance

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/252433607/Uncontrolled-cyber-attacks-on-UK-cyber-defenders-radar

A major cyber-attack on the UK is a case of "when, not if", says the head of the National Cyber Security Centre.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42784952

Cybercrime has become the biggest threat to digital information, causing reputational and financial damage to businesses and consumers around the globe.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/01/19/protecting-our-digital-streets-from-the-new-cyber-mafia/#5cc2389d179e

Anyone can be a victim of cybercrime, so it’s important to know how to protect yourself and your personal data

http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/security/bt-cyber-aware-cyber-crime-risks-advice-11364240741013