I have published several posts this week talking about the lowering cost and skill sets needed to run a successful cyber attack – such as infecting your systems with ransomware. This is because the well resourced cyber criminal gangs are renting their malware and other resources to less well resourced gangs. Therefore adopting the model of the “gig economy” and “…as a service” models, and increasing the threat and risk to all of us.
Ransomware how it spreads and what you can do about it
The Russia Ukraine conflict is still in the news – and I have updated the pinned advice post this week.
Advice from the National Cyber Security Centre and the UK Government – actions to take when the cybersecurity risk is high (Russia Ukraine Conflict) – UPDATED 11 May 2022
Tuesday was Microsoft’s patch Tuesday – so check that you and all your team have run the updates and patches that were issued. Not sure how you are going to do that across all the computers and servers you are responsible for – then have a look here. Simply relying on “automatic updates” is not good enough, if you want the best cyber security out there.
I have also featured an article from the Octagon blog this week. Martin’s post about a phishing text message he got this week, trying to worry him into clicking on a malicious link.
Omicron Scam
My contribution, this week, to the Octagon blog is featured in today’s “Because It’s Friday” post. The “Geek Dad” Father’s Day blog for Octagon is coming soon…
There it is for this week. Have a good weekend and remember if you have an interest in privacy and cyber security technology and want something more in depth or lighter to read over the weekend, you could have a look at the “weekend read” articles I have published.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
This is a weekly round-up of the articles from Smart Thinking Solutions, our specialist cybersecurity, governance and compliance web site.
The articles are mostly quick reads to give you an overview of the cybersecurity threat landscape facing businesses today, with links to the sources. Many of the posts have action points or top tips to help you navigate these threats to your organisations.
Sometimes they are just there to make you smile!
Because It’s Friday – The End of an Era
Happy Birthday WannaCry – but expect a card from the NHS
Is the REvil cyber crime gang back? Do you have a plan to deal with ransomware?
Deepfake attacks on online payment processes
Google has more ways to keep you safe online from cyber threats and protect your privacy
CISA – Google Chrome updates for all platforms and Microsoft Patch Tuesday
And we are back to politicians wanting to end E2EE in the name of child safety!
Online Rights of the Child
Passwordlessness
Tracking ransomware – Do you have a ransomware plan?
More low-level cyber criminals joining in
Apple Mail – now protects your privacy when it comes to those email newsletters
Satellite cyber-attacks, WhisperGate, AcidRain and the spread of the Russia Ukraine cyber conflict
Bedfordshire Council is sorry – well that’s OK then! Advice on CIA, AAA and Policies and Procedures
FIDO – the new word in identity authentication UPDATED 11 May 2022
CISA vulnerability reports
Over at Octagon Technology – In the wild right now a phishing text message scam caught by one of the team
Fork bombs for example – why you have to have up to date anti-virus software, be turned on to patching and training UPDATED 11 May 2022
NCSC expands it anti-scam services to protect the UK
More metrics for cyber crimes in the US
India and Pegasus
Patch Tuesday – May 2022
Budget friendly malware increases your risk
Life imitates art! “crypto muggings” and proportionality
Let’s pretend – but this is not Play School
CISA security advisory from Microsoft for various Azure products.
National Cyber Security Centre Threat Report 6 May 2022
With a title that includes “Bond Villains” you cannot possibly miss reading this…
Spam
Remember “Scammers are always out their looking for their next victim”
India in the news – when is privacy not so private? UPDATED 10 May 2022
The cost of cyber crime. There is still time to register for our Business Cyber Security Master Class on Monday
Researchers discover a long-term cyber espionage campaign originating in China
CISA Cisco updates notifications
Because It’s Friday – James Webb Space Telescope nearly open for business
