Are ransomware and cryptocurrencies intrinsically linked?
Criminals usually demand ransom payments in cryptocurrency, so would a ban on these digital payment systems stem the flow of attacks?
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Protecting the cold chain: Why our health hinges on cyber resilience
The vaccination roll-out showed what can be achieved by world-leading expertise and technology, but also highlighted risks of cyberattack. AI must play a central role in optimising cold chain resilience.
The FBI’s seizure of the Colonial Pipeline ransom will not deter hacking gangs
The FBI is celebrating after recovering funds paid to hacking group DarkSide. But it may prove a fleeting victory in the war against ransomware.
Energy industry should brace itself for more cyberattacks like Colonial Pipeline
A combination of legacy operational technology and modern digital systems creates security flaws for hackers to exploit.
Hafnium Exchange server breach will hurt small businesses but may help Microsoft
Microsoft has patched the zero-day flaws that led to the Hafnium breach but securing compromised systems is beyond the capabilities of most SMEs.
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North Korea: The most sophisticated bank robber around
Cybercrime is helping to keep the DPRK afloat. The international community is starting to crack down.
How Brexit has made fighting cybercrime harder for UK police
With cybercrime on the rise, the UK's departure from the EU will make fighting it harder until alternative measures are implemented.
Malicious use of AI is rising – CIO voice clones among active techniques
"The threat landscape is evolving at a rate which is absolutely relentless."
Cybersecurity rankings reveal leading global cyber powers
As businesses struggle to square growing cyber risk with limited budgets, national cyber strategy is becoming increasingly important.
Ransom DDoS attacks booming in volume and severity
As with many cybersecurity threats, the Covid-19 pandemic has increased both the motivation and opportunities for cyber criminals to attempt ransom DDoS attacks.
GDPR data breach notifications show little sign of slowing
Will Brexit make the UK more vulnerable to data breaches?
How malware as a service is turning novice hackers into cyber criminals
A new malware model is making it easier for cyber criminals to exploit the latest security vulnerabilities.
Pay ransom, face sanctions? US Treasury warning divides industry
"I find the whole prohibition thing very disturbing. It’s such a bad knee-jerk reaction."
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