Cornwall Council is warning residents about a new scam that is making the rounds on text messages. Fraudsters are sending scam messages that appear to be from the Cornwall Council, telling people that they need to isolate themselves due to being in contact with those with COVID19. They are being asked to click on a link for more information and to book a test. The text is being sent from mobile phone numbers, so it’s important to be wary of any links you receive from unknown senders.
The UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO) was the target of a “serious cyber security incident”, it has emerged. The BBC understands unidentified hackers got inside the FCDO systems but were detected. This is just the latest in a spate of attacks on government departments in what seems to be an attempt to gain access to sensitive information.
Apple iPhone users are one of the largest targets when it comes to cyber-attacks. Apple uncovered its biggest hack in history last November, which went undetected for five years. At the time they alerted users who had fallen victim to the colossal Apple cyber attack. The hack targeted Apple’s iCloud service and was able to gain access to users’ photos, videos, and other personal information.
Last week saw the European ports were hit by a cyberattack, authorities disclosed that this was a targeted attack against Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. These threat actors have hit multiple oil facilities in Belgium's ports, including Antwerp, which is the second biggest port in Europe after Rotterdam. Among the impacted port infrastructure, there is the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp oil trading hub, along with the SEA-Tank Terminal in Antwerp.
It’s that time of year again where Cupid’s arrow strikes and love is in the air. Unfortunately, with love also comes a slew of scams. People trying to take advantage of your emotions and get money out of you. This Valentine’s Day, be aware of the different scams that may be targeting you. We’ll cover how to avoid fraud, catfishing and other techniques used by scammers this Valentine’s Day. Prefer a video over a good read?
An industry with a vast amount of disciplines and specialisations is likely to make newcomers apprehensive when starting. An individual may consider the many paths they wish to walk down and become encumbered with feelings of fear and doubt in their abilities. This is a position that many cyber-security professionals are likely to find themselves in.
