Maritime Cyber Attack Database
International researchers at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands have launched the Maritime Cyber Attack Database (MCAD), a database of incidents involving the worldwide maritime sector.
The blurring motives of emerging hacktivism
New hacktivist groups are emerging with intertwined and blurring motives. Less focused on specific ideological agenda, their targets are widespread and no sector is likely to be immune to their nefarious activities.
Dark Data – a liability to the planet and data-protection
Digitalisation can be a powerful tool for most businesses nowadays, but it also comes with a responsibility. We need to be aware of the impact of hoarding data and take action to reduce it.
Chinese hackers gain access to Microsoft services via stolen key
Microsoft investigates China-based threat actor Storm-0558 targeting of customer email.
European Commission adopts new agreement for EU-US data flows.
The decision concludes that the United States ensures an adequate level of protection–comparable to that of the European Union – for personal data transferred from the EU to US companies under the new framework.
UK Takes the First Step to Stop Authorised Payment Scams
UK banks will soon have to reimburse customers who fall prey to authorised push payment scams.
Shifting tactics in business email compromise attacks
Recent report from Microsoft highlighting the shifting tactics in business email compromise.
Have You Considered Your Device Security When Travelling To High Risk Countries?
The importance of establishing a cyber protection policy for digital devices to manage the risk of nation-state surveillance when travelling overseas to high risk countries. A topic which is especially pertinent to certain industry sectors such as legal and humanitarian
Fraud In The UK – A 2023 Update
According to the most recent UK Government survey, one in 15 people in the UK are victims of scams, making fraud the most prevalent type of crime in the country. Scammers exploit modern technology to target their victims through various online channels, affecting nine out of ten Internet users at some point. The estimated annual cost of fraud is £7 billion
Ransomware Payments and Sanctions | A UK Guide
UK Government paper providing guidance on ransomware and payments against the backdrop of sanctions.
