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Cryptomining Replaces Ransomware as Most Popular Cybercrime Malware

Cryptomining Replaces Ransomware as Most Popular Cybercrime Malware

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jul. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Skybox® Security, a global leader in cybersecurity management, announced today the release of its mid-year update to the Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report which analyzes vulnerabilities, exploits and threats in play. The report, compiled by the team of security analysts at the Skybox® Research Lab, aims to help [...]

CORRECTION – Cisco and INTERPOL Collaborate to Combat Cybercrime

CORRECTION – Cisco and INTERPOL Collaborate to Combat Cybercrime

SINGAPORE, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) –  In the news release, “Cisco and INTERPOL Collaborate to Combat Cybercrime,” issued earlier today by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), we are advised by the company that John N. Stewart’s full title in the image caption should read “Senior Vice President and Chief Security and Trust Officer” rather than “Senior Vice President and [...]

Cybercrime Threats Grow with Pokémon GO Frenzy

Cybercrime Threats Grow with Pokémon GO Frenzy

SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Last month’s Korean launch of Niantic’s Pokémon GO has put law enforcement agencies on high alert, mainly against trespassing and Pokémon GO driving, and officials are now advising players to also take heed against cybercrimes.  According to the Korean National Police Agency, extra apps that can help players to [...]

McAfee and CSIS: Stopping Cybercrime Can Positively Impact World Economies

McAfee and CSIS: Stopping Cybercrime Can Positively Impact World Economies

SANTA CLARA, Calif. June 9, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–A new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies  (CSIS) and sponsored by McAfee, part of Intel Security, shows the  significant impact that cybercrime has on economies worldwide. The  report, “Net  Losses – Estimating the Global Cost of Cybercrime,” concludes  that cybercrime costs businesses approximately $400 [...]