cybercrime
Events that defined the European information security landscape in 2012
The past 12 months have been, to say the least, an active time for the information security landscape in Europe. Hacktivism stories dominated mainstream media outlets, the …
Sony fined £250,000 for 2011 Playstation Network breach
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Sony £250,000 for failing to adequately protect UK gamers’ personal and possibly even financial information …
DNS attacks increase by 170%
Radware identified a number of new attack methods representative of today’s increasingly sophisticated and severe DDoS threat. Their latest report highlights …
How to spot APT attacks
With the proliferation of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), it’s paramount for those who are charged with defending the systems and networks of likely targets to know …
The sharp rise of UK e-crime
News that e-crime accounts for 37% of all retail crime, reflects the changing nature of the threats that today’s retailers are facing. As brands struggle to compete on …
ThreatTrack 2.0 plugs malware holes in real-time
GFI Software launched GFI ThreatTrack 2.0, the latest version of the security intelligence solution that provides users with visibility into the threat landscape. It produces …
How the security threat landscape will evolve this year
Where 2012 was a period of great innovation amongst cybercriminals and hackers – many of whom keenly develop new and hybridized attack vectors that build on a constantly …
Company bosses slacking on hacking
Company bosses across the UK have a complacent attitude toward cybercrime and are inviting criminal attacks due to their sloppy approach to internet security, reveals new …
Cyber-espionage campaign targeting diplomatic and government institutions
Kaspersky Lab identified an elusive cyber-espionage campaign targeting diplomatic, governmental and scientific research organizations in several countries for at least five …
Vulnerability of oil and gas infrastructure drives security investments
Security of critical facilities remains the topmost priority for the global oil and gas industry. Escalating demand for oil and gas, the construction of new facilities, and …
Data breaches erode trust in business
Recurring data breaches over the past five years have undermined public trust in the ability of both private firms and Government organisations to safeguard personal …
Europol launches European Cybercrime Centre
The new European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) based at Europol headquarters in The Hague will be officially launched on Friday, January 11, and will be the focal point in the …
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