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Cybercrime: the numbers
One thing that’s clear is that businesses of all shapes and sizes are at risk. Sixty-one per cent of large firms experienced a breach over the past year and with serious financial consequences. Smaller firms and charities were also frequently targeted, many of them less well-equipped to cope. This is why cyber insurance is increasingly important and the statistics in our chart on the opposite page reflect that.
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Cyber criminals continue to present a threat to continuity of operations for healthcare providers : Luke McNamara
Healthcare is exposed to range of threat actors and malicious activity. Given the critical role it plays within society and its relationship with most sensitive information, the risk to this sector is especially consequential.
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Cybercrime: Ransomware attacks have more than doubled this year
Ransomware attacks have more than doubled this year, as criminals turn to powerful new forms of file-locking malware and additional attack techniques to conduct campaigns that are more lucrative than ever before.
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14 Simple Strategies For Consumers To Avoid Cybercrime
In the past, many consumers considered that only businesses would be at risk of cybercrime. However, today’s cybercriminals target both businesses and individuals without restraint. Each time you log on to the internet or use some form of connected banking, you are exposing yourself to potential cybercrime.
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For Sale on Cybercrime Markets: Real ‘Digital Fingerprints’
The Genesis and Richlogs markets sell “digital fingerprints” – the types of data that organizations use to help identity fraudulent behavior. By looking more like a legitimate user, criminals can be better-equipped to help fool organizations’ anti-fraud controls.
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North Korea Funding Its WMD Program With Cybercrime
According to a leaked draft version of the UN report, North Korea has been vastly upgrading its cybercrime capabilities, with many of the cyber attacks carried out by shadowy hacker organizations financed, managed or overseen by the Reconnaissance General Bureau, a top North Korean military agency.
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Which Countries Are Best-Prepared for Cybercrime Response?
When dealing with cybercrime on a national or global scale, the question is whether the target—be it a financial hack, a ransomware attack on critical infrastructure, or an attempt to disrupt election systems—is prepared for what needs to happen next.
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Cybercrime Support Network Announces New Leadership Sponsorship with Verizon
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) is pleased to announce a new leadership sponsorship with Verizon. With this sponsorship, CSN will be able to further expand the organization’s efforts to provide cybercrime and online fraud victims with the help and resources they need.
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Cyber crime advice put out by ESFA following college email hacks
The Education and Skills Funding Agency has published the advice today after colleges fell victim to phishing scams earlier this year, where genuine-looking emails were sent by fraudsters to trick people into sending money or private information.
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