Infosecurity News

University of Sunderland Hit by Suspected Cyber-Attack
The institution said IT issues "has all the hallmarks of a cyber-attack"

Password-Stealing Attacks Surge 45% in Six Months
Kaspersky urges firms to roll-out multi-factor authentication

Microsoft Patches Multiple Zero-Day Bugs
October Patch Tuesday sees fix for one actively exploited flaw

Customers On Alert as E-Commerce Player Leaks 1.7+ Billion Records
Marketplace integrator spills customer and seller details

Security Serious Unsung Heroes 2021 Winners Announced
Security Serious award winners were unveiled during an entertaining ceremony at St. Bart’s Brewery in London

Nukegate CEO Imprisoned for Fraud
Former CEO of SCANA sent to federal prison over $11bn construction of “nuclear ghost town”

Google Creates Cybersecurity Action Team
Team of in-house experts at Google aims to advise governments on digital security

RealDefense Acquires STOPzilla
California holding company snaps up fourth cybersecurity acquisition

NCSC CEO: Ransomware the "Most Immediate Threat" Facing UK Businesses
NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron said organizations must take action to strengthen their cyber defenses

Over 90% of Firms Suffered Supply Chain Breaches Last Year
BlueVoyant claims most are lacking crucial visibility and control

Euro Police Disrupt $17m Fake Investment Scheme
Criminal network operated across Bulgaria, Ukraine and Cyprus

Ukraine Police Cuff Botnet Herder Who Controlled 100K Machines
Man used network to DDoS, brute-force passwords and probe for bugs

Couple Arrested Over Sale of Nuclear Secrets
SD card hidden in peanut butter sandwich allegedly used by couple in data dead drop

US Imprisons Man Who Exploited Children Via Social Media
Online sexual predator manipulated at least 50 kids into creating sexually explicit images

Hospital Hacker Steals Patients' Data
Patient information deleted in hacking attack on New Mexico hospital

Android Phones Sharing Significant User Data Without Opt-Outs
A number of Android OS variants are sending large amounts of user data to developers and third parties without opt outs

Most Insurers Mandate MFA, But Premiums Are Still Soaring
Some sectors have seen increases of 300% or more

Banking Insider Accused of Role in $1m BEC Scheme
Trio indicted for alleged multi-year plot

Ransomware Intrusion Group FIN12 Ramps-Up in Europe
Ryuk player has a history of targeting healthcare organizations

ECU Student Charged with Cyber-Stalking
Black student allegedly posed as rival fraternity to upload racist party invite to social media



