Post Tagged with: "cybercrime"

InfoSecurity Magazine Covers Parliament Street Research Revealing NHS Staff Were Hit by Almost 140,000 Malicious Emails in 2020.

InfoSecurity Magazine Covers Parliament Street Research Revealing NHS Staff Were Hit by Almost 140,000 Malicious Emails in 2020.

Monday 8th February 2021 Today, InfoSecurity magazine reported on Parliament Street research showing that NHS staff reported 27,958 suspected phishing emails targeting the NHSmail email service in 2020. The article can be read here, or alternatively the text can be read below: NHS Staff Hit by Almost 140,000 Malicious Emails in 2020 Official figures from NHS Digital show that NHS […]

by · 8th February 2021 · Research
Computer Weekly reports on Parliament Street research revealing an 18% rise in data loss incidents with the Ministry of Defence.

Computer Weekly reports on Parliament Street research revealing an 18% rise in data loss incidents with the Ministry of Defence.

Monday 18th January 2021 Today, Computer Weekly reported on new Parliament Street research which reveals that Britain’s Ministry of Defence reported more than five hundred data security incidents in 2019-20, with seven serious enough to warrant disclosure to the ICO. The article can be read here, or alternative the text can be read below: MoD reports 18% rise in data […]

by · 18th January 2021 · Research
The Sun reports on Parliament Street uncovering a ‘free’ Cadbury’s hamper scam on Facebook

The Sun reports on Parliament Street uncovering a ‘free’ Cadbury’s hamper scam on Facebook

Monday 9th November 2020 Today, The Sun reported on Parliament Street uncovering an an unscrupulous scam competition offering free chocolate. Read the article here, or alternatively the text of it can be read below: CHOC HORROR: Warning over ‘free’ Cadbury’s hamper scam on Facebook that steals your bank details CHOCOLATE fans are being warned about a Cadbury scam on Facebook […]

by · 9th November 2020 · Press Room, News
Daily Mirror reports on Parliament Street uncovering a fake Cadbury’s Facebook scam

Daily Mirror reports on Parliament Street uncovering a fake Cadbury’s Facebook scam

Monday 9th November 2020 Today, the Daily Mirror reported on Parliament Street uncovering an an unscrupulous scam competition offering free chocolate. Read the article here, or alternatively the text of it is below: ‘Free’ Cadbury’s chocolate hamper warning as thousands of sweet-toothed Brits tricked The idea of a hamper of free Twirls, Curly Wurlys and Dairy Milk bars is is […]

by · 9th November 2020 · Press Room, News
Daily Record alerts readers to Council Tax phishing scam uncovered by Parliament Street

Daily Record alerts readers to Council Tax phishing scam uncovered by Parliament Street

The Daily Record today alerted it’s readers about a new email phishing scam, which falsely purports to be from the “Government Digital Service Team”. The scam was uncovered by Parliament Street’s cyber research unit and is aimed at low-income earners. The scam targets Council Tax payers and claims that the recipient of the email will be receiving a Council Tax Reduction […]

by · 28th July 2020 · Press Room
Daily Express warns readers about Council Tax phishing scam uncovered by Parliament Street

Daily Express warns readers about Council Tax phishing scam uncovered by Parliament Street

The Daily Express today warned it’s readers about a new email phishing scam, which falsely purports to be from the “Government Digital Service Team”. The scam was uncovered by Parliament Street’s cyber research unit and is aimed at low-income earners. The scam targets Council Tax payers and claims that the recipient of the email will be receiving a Council Tax Reduction […]

by · 27th July 2020 · Press Room, Research
UPCOMING EVENT – Cyber Crime: The Next Threat

UPCOMING EVENT – Cyber Crime: The Next Threat

The UK is under attack. Whether the target is an illicit dating site, a leading business, charity or even the National Health Service (NHS), hackers and international criminals have demonstrated a level of indiscriminate ruthlessness towards wreaking havoc and stealing confidential information from victims. The impact of these attacks are profound. In September last year, that ride-hailing firm Uber agreed to pay £133m to […]

by · 11th March 2019 · 2019 Events
NEW RESEARCH – Hack Attack: Police Under Pressure

NEW RESEARCH – Hack Attack: Police Under Pressure

The Parliament Street think tank has released new research revealing a sharp rise in hacks on social media accounts and the email addresses of business users. Please our full report here and detailed police hacking notes.

by · 3rd December 2018 · Research