Amid COVID-19, Cyber Criminals Push Phishing, Ransomware Scams June 16, 2020 There was a 25% spike in ransomware attacks in the first quarter of 2020 versus the fourth quarter 2019, based...
400 Cybersecurity Pros Volunteer to Fight Hacking Tied to Coronavirus March 26, 2020 By Joseph Menn An international group of nearly 400 volunteers with expertise in cybersecurity formed on Wednesday to fight hacking related to the...
Court Rules Events After Email Instruction Don’t Erase Claim for Phishing Loss December 12, 2019 By Jim Sams A $1.7 million email phishing fraud that included phone calls with a fake lawyer and an intervention by a Wells...
Most Cyber Attacks Due to Trick Emails, Errors, Not Sophisticated Hacking April 14, 2015 By Joseph Menn When a cyber security breach hits the news, those most closely involved often have incentive to play up the sophistication...
Hiscox Endorsement Covers Business Loss by Cyber Deception, Phishing November 13, 2014 International specialist insurer Hiscox is now offering a Cyber Deception endorsement as part of its crime insurance that is aimed...