NCA: “Peer pressure and kudos” key reason youngsters lured into cybercrime
A new study by the National Crime Agency, titled Pathways Into Cybercrime, reports that the key reason that youngsters become involved in online crime is peer pressure and kudos, rather than any financial gain. Based on debriefs with young offenders, the report shows that the sense of accomplishment at completing a challenge and proving oneself […]
Ransomware risk to businesses ‘significant and growing’, says the NCA
A joint report by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Cyber Security Centre (NSCC) has declared that the risk to businesses from ransomware is “significant and growing” as criminals find new ways to target companies and individuals for money. Ransomware is a computer malware that installs covertly on a victim’s device that either holds […]
Enter the Masterclass 2016 Golden Ticket Competition…
The annual Cyber Security Challenge UK Masterclass competition – which is led by PwC, and supported by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the National Crime Agency (NCA) and The Bank of England – promises to be the most ‘immersive’ final ever. This year marks the first time the organisation is conducting a ‘golden ticket’ themed […]
