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Cybercrime stories - Page 4

Any use of network connected electronic devices such as computers or smartphones for criminal activity is classified as cybercrime. With a long history starting with the misuse of telephone systems (such as ‘phreaking’), cybercrime today includes the creation and distribution of viruses, ransomware, keyloggers and other malware, the download and use of malware produced by others, social engineering tactics such as phishing or (physical) impersonation, the theft and use of credentials for accessing computer systems or networks, and the theft of privileged data. Cybercrime is a broad and dynamic field, with cybercriminals constantly adapting their methods in pursuit of usually financial goals, but also occasionally seeking to disrupt, embarrass or shame their targets.
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67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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The personal finance experts at money.co.uk, in their 2022 Fraud Report, have revealed the average monthly losses to fraudsters in 2022 to be over £333 million.
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Ransomware profits falling, but businesses must remain vigilant
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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Could this be a sign that businesses are wising up to the threat of ransomware or are cybercriminals pivoting to alternative strategies?.
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If you want to catch a thief, you need open security
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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Getting one step ahead of malicious attackers will require companies to take an entirely new approach to IT security.
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Young hackers: redirecting talents from cyber-bad to cyber-good
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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The rise of young hackers in the cybersecurity industry is a growing concern that needs to be addressed urgently, says journalist.
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Key infosec hire as Advantage builds cyber capability
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Advantage expands Cyber Security division with Naas Nell as Service Delivery Manager, citing increased demand for efficient and cost-effective solutions.
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Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, and accelerated digitalisation will continue to fuel cyberattacks in the years to come.
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Operational resilience: More than disaster recovery
Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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Organisations must update their disaster recovery plans to include cyber incident response and view it in the context of operational resilience.
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Want Cyber Insurance? Better get patching!
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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Managing the technology stack and known vulnerabilities is becoming a key criteria for cyber insurance payouts.
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2023 Cybersecurity predictions from CyberArk
Thu, 8th Dec 2022
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2022 has propelled organisations forward in its own way. In 2023 we will see yet another chapter of cybersecurity threats and challenges.
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Sophos report reveals stark reality of cybercrime-as-a-service
Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
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The report addresses how ransomware remains one of the greatest cyber crime threats to organisations with operators innovating their extortion tactics.
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Hands-on review: Norton Identity Advisor Plus
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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data protection
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cybersecurity insurance
Stealing an identity can be easy in today's cyber climate, so it's essential to have the right security tools to protect you from identity theft.
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Cybergangs are recruiting and rewarding supporters
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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Cyber gangs are enlisting and rewarding supporters, says Avast report, revealing an increase in PC adware and Raccoon Stealer activity.
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Ivanti appoints Srinivas Mukkamala as Chief Product Officer
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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Ivanti appoints Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala as new Chief Product Officer responsible for overseeing product strategy, vision, and roadmap. #Ivanti #productstrategy.
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The most common types of identity theft and top ten ways to avoid it
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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1 in 5 New Zealanders have experienced identity theft, with 5% impacted in the past year. Learn the most common types and how to prevent it.
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How protected are migrants and refugees from cybercrime in Aotearoa?
Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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Over 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly. Do migrants and refugees have equitable access to online protection tools?.
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Cybercrime in Aotearoa: How does New Zealand law define it?
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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‘Cybercrime’ is a term we hear all the time, but what exactly is it, and how does New Zealand define it in legal terms?.
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The ups and downs and runarounds of catching cybercriminals in NZ
Fri, 27th May 2022
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We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.
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Binance appoints Jarek Jakubcek as Asia-Pacific head of intelligence & investigations
Fri, 20th May 2022
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Binance hires former Europol cybercrime expert Jarek Jakubcek to lead efforts in taking down malicious actors in the Asian crypto ecosystem.
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Evolution of ransomware reaches dangerous levels of sophistication
Fri, 15th Apr 2022
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Ransomware is reaching new levels of sophistication with dangerous results, according to cybersecurity firm SLVA.
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The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year
Tue, 5th Apr 2022
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As remote work pushes more Australians online, the increase in cybercrime hits record-high rates, sparking significant concerns.
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Five data fundamentals to quash cybercrime
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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Cybercriminals have never been happier, with constantly growing data footprints and operational disruption escalating the potency of cybercrime.
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Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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Financial crime platform Silent Eight has raised $40m in Series B round funding, which will be used to cater to the needs of its expanding customer base.
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Why cyber risk management should be top priority in 2022
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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Has your leadership team spent much of the past two years in firefighting mode, responding to the issues that COVID-19 has created? Join the club.
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The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren’t getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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Fintech fraud is on the rise, exacerbated by the global pandemic. Traditional fraud prevention methods are no longer effective.