Cyber Criminal stories - Page 4

Online criminal marketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa have been taken offline, thanks to a major cooperation effort between Dutch and US authorities.

Employees are the weakest link in the fight against cyber crime, says Palo Alto's regional CSO. Regular training is key.

A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.

This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.

Diving into cyber security careers, industry experts reveal the skills needed to fight cybercrime and the dynamic nature of this ever-evolving field.

Europol, Intel Security and Kapersky Lab create No More Ransom to help victims of ransomware recover their data.

Retail sector now the most targeted by cyber criminals, surpassing finance sector, according to NTT 2016 Global Threat Intelligence Report.

Australian businesses are falling behind in cyber security, leaving them vulnerable to cyber criminals, according to Deloitte.

A new class of professional cyber criminals has emerged, adopting corporate practices to increase the efficiency of their attacks.

The number and reach of cyber threats continues to grow, and, contrary to popular belief, even highly effective attacks can be very unsophisticated.

The volume of new mobile malware tripled in 2015, with attacks becoming more complex and targeted, according to Kaspersky Lab.

With cyber threats escalating, firms face a 'when' not 'if' scenario; managed security services could be the much-needed shield.

As digital devices become a staple of people’s every day lives, personal and private information is increasingly at risk.

Palo Alto Networks survey reveals insights into cyberattackers and how to prevent data breaches. #cybersecurity #dataprivacy.

A number of companies have accused their competitors of staging Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against them, according to new research.

Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.

Business travelers on alert: Rise in scams threatens credit card and loyalty point security, experts advise caution.

Trend Micro's 2015 forecast warns of highly targeted cybercrimes against big businesses, with Android and online banking at great risk.

North Shore firms fall victim to hackers, losing significant sums of money after being conned via email, say Auckland Police.

70% of firms face advanced cyber-attacks, with half of employees prone to spear phishing, exposing the business to malware threats.