Cyber crime is a real and growing threat, with billions of email addresses, phone numbers, and credit card details being sold and used in malicious cyber attack campaigns. People can use websites such as ID Security and Have I Been Pwned to check whether their data is being used or sold on the dark web. Services such as Aura, LifeLock, and ID Watchdog can be used to keep a constant tab on the dark web and protect against cyber crime. Additionally, changing passwords regularly and generating passwords with 15-18 alphanumeric characters (including one or two special characters) can help prevent criminals from breaking into accounts.
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has also issued an official cyber threat notice that Kremlin-aligned hacking groups, such as Killnet, will try their best to disrupt power utilities operations in and around the UK. The UK is now well prepared to defend its infrastructure and launch retaliatory attacks in the face of such threats.
In conclusion, cyber crime is a serious issue that needs to be taken seriously and addressed immediately. People should be aware of the risks, take steps to protect their data and accounts, and be prepared for cyber attacks. Key points:
• Billions of email addresses, phone numbers, and credit card details are being sold and used in malicious cyber attack campaigns.
• Websites such as ID Security and Have I Been Pwned can be used to check whether data is being used or sold on the dark web.
• Services such as Aura, LifeLock, and ID Watchdog can be used to keep a constant tab on the dark web and protect against cyber crime.
• Changing passwords regularly and generating passwords with 15-18 alphanumeric characters (including one or two special characters) can help prevent criminals from breaking into accounts.
• The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has issued an official cyber threat notice that Kremlin-aligned hacking groups will try to disrupt power utilities operations in and around the UK.
• The UK is now well prepared to defend its infrastructure and launch retaliatory attacks in the face of such threats.
