Infosecurity News

Europol: Beware Fake Dark Web #COVID19 Vaccines
As Pfizer vaccine roll-out begins in UK, law enforcers urge patience

AI Collaborative Research Institute Launched
Companies partner up to launch research institute with mission to improve AI privacy

Smart Sex Toy Sales Surge Poses Security Risk
Cybersecurity company urges growing number of smart sex toy users to take precautions

Tech CEO Pleads Guilty to Investment Fraud
CEO of US tech startup Trustify pleads guilty to multi-million-dollar investment scam

Ransomware Set for Evolution in Attack Capabilities in 2021
Ransomware will be sold as service by professional outfits collaborating to deliver better variants of attack

#WebSummit: Nick Clegg Claims Internet Needs Accountability, Not Rules
Facebook’s Nick Clegg says social media companies need to follow standards

NCSC Warns of Multimillion Pound Christmas Fraud Bonanza
Cyber Aware campaign urges consumers to stay safe online

ACLU Sues Government Over Secret Purchasing of GPS Data
Group says agencies are trying to bypass Fourth Amendment protections

Aerospace Giant Embraer Downed by Suspected Ransomware
Brazilian aircraft-maker loses some unspecified data in raid

Universities Attacked by Phishing Campaign
Shadow Academy phishing campaign has targeted 20 universities worldwide, including Oxford University

Bank Employee Sells Personal Data of 200,000 Clients
South African bank says credit analyst sold personal information of clients to third parties

Cyber-Criminals Target #COVID19 Vaccine
IBM uncovers global email attack on COVID-19 vaccine supply chain

#WebSummit: Companies of the Future Should Focus on Data Privacy Rather than Data Collection
People surrender their personal data too easily; this should lead companies to support user privacy

UK Orgs Told to Prepare for New Wave of Brexit-Related Scams
Barclays warns that fraudsters will exploit uncertainty of post-transition trading relationship

Quarter of Firms Suffered 7+ Serious Cyber-Attacks in 2020
Attackers gained foothold inside corporate networks multiple times

#WebSummit: Balancing Security, Privacy and Free Speech in the Digital Age
Issues such as disinformation and COVID-19 have heightened the security-privacy debate

New Law to Crack Down on Fraudulent Foreign Firms Listed in US
Bill mainly aimed at China heads to Trump’s desk

Philly Food Bank Loses $1m in BEC Scam
Philabundance caught out by classic email supplier spoof

#WebSummit: Growing Acceptance of Ethical Hacking
There is growing realization that hacking provides an important service

Sectigo Acquires SSL247 and Xolphin
Sectigo looks to expand its market in Europe and Latin America



