cybercrime

European Commission Plans Joint Cyber UnitEuropean Commission Plans Joint Cyber Unit

European Commission Plans Joint Cyber Unit

European authorities propose a joint cyber unit to tackle large-scale security incidents, with European nations sharing their cyber expertise and…

4 years ago
President Biden Warns Putin Over Russian CyberattacksPresident Biden Warns Putin Over Russian Cyberattacks

President Biden Warns Putin Over Russian Cyberattacks

During face-to-face talks President Biden warns Putin that cyberattacks on critical infrastructure will result in 'retaliation'

4 years ago
US Proposes $750m For Federal SolarWinds ResponseUS Proposes $750m For Federal SolarWinds Response

US Proposes $750m For Federal SolarWinds Response

Budget proposed by US president Joe Biden includes $750m for federal agencies affected by SolarWinds attack to improve cybersecurity infrastructure

4 years ago
Colonial Pipeline CEO Confirms Ransom PaymentColonial Pipeline CEO Confirms Ransom Payment

Colonial Pipeline CEO Confirms Ransom Payment

Despite paying the ransom to cyber criminals, some internal Colonial Pipeline systems are still reportedly not functioning

4 years ago
US Security Firm FireEye Hacked By ‘Nation-State’ AttackerUS Security Firm FireEye Hacked By ‘Nation-State’ Attacker

US Security Firm FireEye Hacked By ‘Nation-State’ Attacker

Security firm admits company tools used to test customers' security have been stolen by a "highly sophisticated threat actor"

4 years ago
Paying Ransomware Demands May Violate Sanctions, US Treasury WarnsPaying Ransomware Demands May Violate Sanctions, US Treasury Warns

Paying Ransomware Demands May Violate Sanctions, US Treasury Warns

Never pay. Insurers and others are warned by US Treasury Dept that cyberattack payouts to hackers may violate US sanction…

5 years ago
Npm Removes Data Theft CodeNpm Removes Data Theft Code

Npm Removes Data Theft Code

Popular JavaScript developer tool removes malicious package that tried to steal data, in latest attack on software supply chain

5 years ago
The Tech Of Policing: Part 1: The Digital PoliceThe Tech Of Policing: Part 1: The Digital Police

The Tech Of Policing: Part 1: The Digital Police

In this first part of a three-part series, Silicon UK considers how UK police forces are using technology today? With…

5 years ago
Hacker Forums Contain Over 15 Billion Stolen CredentialsHacker Forums Contain Over 15 Billion Stolen Credentials

Hacker Forums Contain Over 15 Billion Stolen Credentials

Sheer scale of stolen user data available online on hacker foums revealed in a report from data loss detection firm…

5 years ago