Cybercrime

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

In the scam, fraudsters tell customers they have a package waiting for them, followed by a URL which directs you to a website offering free iPhones in exchange for bank details.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/argos-scam-fraud-fake-text-messages-customers-bank-details-a8165291.html#r3z-addoor

Action Fraud is warning people not to be duped by fake text messages claiming to be from NatWest after the cyber-crime reporting centre received new reports of text message fraud.

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/natwest-scam-text-messages-fake/

Dubbed Zyklon, the fully-featured malware has resurfaced after almost two years and primarily found targeting telecommunications, insurance and financial services.

https://thehackernews.com/2018/01/microsoft-office-malware.html

Security researchers have discovered powerful new malicious software which is capable of stealing WhatsApp messages from Android devices.

https://news.sky.com/story/powerful-skygofree-android-malware-able-to-steal-whatsapp-messages-11209986

Security researchers have spotted a new strain of malware being deployed online. Named RubyMiner, this malware is a cryptocurrency miner spotted going after outdated web servers.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-and-windows-servers-targeted-with-rubyminer-malware/

Security researchers have discovered new malware code hidden in game apps, mainly aimed at youngsters

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450433096/Check-Point-finds-AdultSwine-malware-in-Google-Play-apps

WhatsApp likes to brag about its end-to-end encryption, but researchers from Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum have discovered a flaw that could allow unwanted eyes to spy upon your private group chats

https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/whatsapp-flaw-could-allow-anyone-to-sneak-into-your-private-group-chat/