Cybercrime

Businesses faced with a ransom threat face a difficult decision, but going into it with open eyes and a clear decision-making strategy can help ensure you make the right move

The NCSC dealt with over 700 incidents in the 12 months to August 2020, with over 200 specifically related to Covid-19, and the NHS a critical area of focus

Maze ransomware has shut down, according to an announcement it posted Sunday, although some evidence suggests that Maze operators have resumed attacks under a different name.

An Essex man has been sentenced for four Computer Misuse Act offences and one offence of fraud by false representation, following an investigation by the City of London Police’s Cyber Crime Unit.

The NCSC view on BYOD and the rise in home working

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/bring-your-own-device-the-new-normal

Russian cyber criminals are conducting a targeted campaign against hospitals with Ryuk ransomware

IT services company Sopra Steria says it has contained the ransomware virus, but systems will take a few weeks to be fully operational

A hacker has directly contacted therapy patients to say their highly personal therapy notes will be put on the internet unless they pay the ransom

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252491093/Highly-unusual-hacking-attack-directly-threatens-therapy-patients

In a new blog post, Microsoft said its legal takedown last week, which sought to decrease Trickbot activity, disabled the vast majority of the botnet's servers.

The ‘rule of six’ has been in place since 14 September, with fines levied for those who break it and now we are seeing even more drastic restrictions reimposed. So what does this mean for the UK’s cyber-security?