Security consultant Martin Riley has warned that criminal gangs, potentially supported by Russia, Iran and North Korea, could target critical UK infrastructure with ransomware. Speaking after Deputy PM Oliver Dowden highlighted the threat posed by sophisticated cyber criminals, Riley echoed Dowden’s concerns. He called on organisations to increase investment in cybersecurity and prioritise best practices. Riley noted that from 2022 to 2023, attacks on UK critical infrastructure increased by 62%.
Infostealers Dominate as Lumma Stealer Detections Soar by Almost 400%
Cybersecurity firm ESET reported a 369% increase in detections of the Lumma Stealer infostealer malware in the second half of 2024. The malware targets two-factor
