Tag: cybercrime

Significant cyberthreat to UK businesses continues to grow

March 16, 2017

Greater collaboration is needed in order to combat the significant cyberthreat to British businesses, according to the UK’s National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre. A jointly released report found that industry and government, as well as law enforcement, need to work more closely together to deal with increasing aggressive and confrontational attacks. … More Significant cyberthreat to UK businesses continues to grow

Challenges and implications of cybersecurity legislation

March 14, 2017

Technology has had an impact on nearly every aspect of society, and will continue to do so in the coming years. Many of today’s activities are increasingly dependent on information systems, electronic devices, and data networks – a trend which is leading to hyperconnectivity. At the same time, we are seeing new threats and vulnerabilities … More Challenges and implications of cybersecurity legislation

10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

March 1, 2017

There is little doubt that smartphones have become a central part of our lives, allowing us to perform all sorts of tasks that make our everyday existence easier and more enjoyable. But while they aim to heighten convenience, there is a real feeling that smartphones are becoming a bigger target for cybercriminals. So why are … More 10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

British man arrested after 900,000 broadband routers knocked offline in Germany

February 27, 2017

A 29-year-old man has been arrested at Luton airport by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with a massive internet attack that disrupted telephone, television and internet services in Germany last November. As regular readers of We Live Security will recall, over 900,000 Deutsche Telekom broadband customers were knocked offline last November as … More British man arrested after 900,000 broadband routers knocked offline in Germany