Latest cybercrime publications

Criminal group’s methbot scheme rented more than 1,900 computer servers hosted in Dallas data centres to load ads on fabricated websites A major fraud operation which caused businesses millions of dollars in losses from falsified ad revenue has been dismantled by US authorities. Two global cybercrime rings were uncovered resulting in the indictment of eight men on… Read More

An alarming number of cyber fraud crimes have forced the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to seek out more hardened measures to protect against security threats. For the fiscal agenda for 2018-19, RBI has publicised its focus on improving security measures against cyberattacks with the help of detection company Acalvio. Acalvio’s report said: “The ever-increasing threat… Read More

Facebook has announced the removal of more than 650 accounts originating in Iran. These accounts were identified as displaying ‘coordinated inauthentic behavior’, and while the campaigns may not have been directly affiliated with one another, they were all similarly targeted as misleading Facebook users about their origination and goals. In an announcement, Facebook indicated that… Read More

The government of Israel has announced a $24 million USD program dedicated to supporting cybersecurity initiatives. The Israel Innovation Authority, in conjunction with the Ministry of Economy and Industry, and the National Cyber Directorate have designed a three-pronged program consisting of investing in startups, supporting larger companies making strides in new security technologies, and supplying… Read More

Symantec has released Email Threat Isolation, a solution designed to neutralise advanced email attacks, which are still the primary source of malware and scamming in businesses. The service, the company says, can help to protect users against phishing, ransomware, account takeovers and credential theft. Symantec says that this product is the first ‘integrated email security… Read More