Financial services companies expect to see an influx of email-borne attacks during 2021 due to increased volumes in email
Cybercrime Costs Victims $318bn Annually
It is estimated that 71.1 million people fall victim to cybercrime each year
Over $600 Million Stolen in Biggest Ever Cryptocurrency Theft
Cyber-hackers have attacked cross-chain interoperability protocol Poly Network
Microsoft Releases High Priority Fixes in August Patch Tuesday
A total of 44 patches were released this month by Microsoft, seven of which were rated as “Critical”
NortonLifeLock and Avast Confirm Merger Deal Worth Over $8 Billion
US cyber firm NortonLifeLock has confirmed it will buy British rival Avast in a deal valuing London-listed company near $8.6 bn (£6.2 bn).
Cybercrime Victims Reluctant to Call Cops
New Zealanders victimized by crime are least likely to report cybercrimes and sexual assaults
UPMC to Pay $2.65M to Settle Data Breach Case
Settlement reached over 2014 data breach at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Remote Workers Duck Security Rules
More than half of employees working remotely undermine company security policies
Unauthorized Network Access Selling for Up to Five Figures
Underground criminals are selling access to organizations for as much as $10,000
Fraudsters Impersonate DPD in “Convincing” New Smishing Scam
Scammers are attempting to trick recipients into giving away payment details in a new smishing campaign