How COVID-19 fuelled a surge in malware
Research from Malwarebytes reveals an enormous, coronavirus-fuelled surge in malware detections in 2021.
College closes down after ransomware attack
Lincoln College is the first US college or university ransomware affected so badly that it could not cope and had to close shop.
Steer clear of this “TestNTrace” SMS spam
An SMS scam is doing the rounds, claiming you’ve been in contact with someone who has COVID-19.
Four key cybersecurity practices during geopolitical upheaval
In a time of rapid-changing crisis, here are four SMB cybersecurity best practices to help prevent the most common attacks.
Potential cybersecurity impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Responding to the crisis in Ukraine must prioritize physical safety, but there are related cyber-risks to consider too.
5 security lessons from 18 months of working from home
New research from Malwarebytes reveals how businesses have adapted to 20 months of securing their remote employees.
Murder-for-hire, money laundering, and more: How organised criminals work online
Europol has released an extensive report into serious and organized crime, including how these groups use the internet to aid in their criminal behaviour.
Beware of COVID Pass scams
We take a look at an SMS scam claiming to offer up proof of COVID-19 vaccination in the form of a Covid Pass …for a price
A week in security (August 2 – August 8)
A roundup of the previous week’s breaking information security news and happenings, dated August 2 through August 8.
COVID-19 vaccine appointment system attacked in Italy
The vaccine appointment system of the Lazio region in Italy was brought down by a cyber-attack. Was it a ransomware attack or sabotage?
