Cybercriminals are the latest in a line to cash in on Coronavirus themed scams. Scammers are currently targeting people in the most affected countries, purporting to be from WHO (World Health Organisation) or other such medical bodies. They are sending emails containing ‘useful tips’ that can help prevent the virus or halt the spread of it. Within these emails are suspicious links and files designed to deliver viruses onto your computer or device. Others are creating websites in an attempt to...
Never before has our privacy been as exposed as it is now with social media, webcams, video doorbells, CCTV, dash cams and mobile phones. We choose to share our days, check-in to where we visit, photograph and video ourselves and others, we are watched from CCTV cameras, dashcams etc and any of this can be viewed and uploaded to the internet with a tap on a screen. Our once private lives are now led very publicly and because of this, there are things you should never post online. Personal...
EasyJet has admitted to being hacked in January 2020 with 9 million customer details being stolen in the cyberattack. What happened? The Luton-based budget airline discovered a ‘highly sophisticated cyber-attack ’ back in January 2020, which affected nine million customers. EasyJet informed customers of the breach once an investigation had been conducted. The investigation was to ascertain whose details had been targeted, what information had been accessed and to identify individuals who were...
Cybercrime is a name used for different types of crime and illegal activities that take place on the internet/online or where technology is involved to target or attack a victim’s computer and network. Cybercriminals range from rogue individuals to organised crime groups and even state-sponsored actors. They are incredibly organised and professional with online fraud and facilitate their activities to maximise their profit in the shortest time. It is one of the fastest growing criminal...
