Security News

The dirty secret about Bitcoin: It's amplifying ransomware, cybercrime, and more
2018-07-06 15:32

As Bitcoin grows in popularity, potential buyers need to be aware of risks that go along with it.

UK to Establish Court for Cybercrime in London
2018-07-06 10:48

The Facility Will Also Handle Economic Crime And Fraud CasesThe U.K. has approved a plan to build a cutting-edge court complex in London designed to handle cybercrime, fraud and economic crime....

ThreatList: Biggest Cybercrime Developments in 2018, So Far
2018-07-02 18:32

A look at the underground cybercrime landscape in 2018 shows a dynamic and quick-reacting community in the face of a successful crackdowns by law enforcement.

Cybercrime Groups and Nation-State Attackers Blur Together
2018-06-28 00:48

North Korean Hackers are 'Rational Actors,' Ex-Intelligence Chief Warns"This is not a crazy state; this is a rational state pursuing rational objectives." So said Robert Hannigan, former head of...

How the United Nations helps fight global cybercrime
2018-06-25 18:43

The UN coordinates with global law enforcement to counter the rise of state-sponsored cyber-crime, says UN Chief of Cybercrime Neil Walsh.

Unrestricted access to systems and files exposes organizations to cybercrime
2018-06-22 11:30

UK organisations are leaving themselves vulnerable to cybercrime with over a third of 18-24-year-olds able to access any files on their company network, and only one in five having to request...

How the Dark Web and cryptocurrency aid the propagation of cybercrime
2018-06-15 12:29

Neil Walsh, UN Chief of Cybercrime, explains how technologies like encryption and the blockchain are essential for maintaining international human rights but are being exploited by cyber-criminals.

How the United Nations fights global cybercrime
2018-06-12 11:34

The UN coordinates with global law enforcement to counter the rise of state-sponsored cyber-crime, says UN Chief of Cybercrime Neil Walsh.

Cobalt Cybercrime Gang Reboots After Alleged Leader's Bust
2018-05-28 10:03

Cybercrime Gang Tied to $1 Billion in Losses Has Returned, Group-IB WarnsA group of cybercriminals known for their persistence and precision in executing attacks against banks' ATMs and card...

Europe continues to be a cybercrime hub
2018-05-18 11:45

ThreatMetrix announced new data revealing a 30 percent year-on-year increase in the volume of cyberattacks hitting Europe in the first quarter of 2018. As attacks patterns morph across the region,...