threat updates
EUROPE
It has been reported that German
car parts maker, Gedia Automotive
Group, has been forced to close its
IT operations after suffering from a
massive cyberattack.
The automotive group based in
Attendorn has been the victim of
a cyberattack by a gang using
ransomware known as Sodinokibi.
The company supplies lightweight
chassis parts to carmakers
worldwide to Spain, Poland, Hungary,
China and the US. The company
said in a statement that as a result of
the attack, it immediately shut down
its systems to prevent a complete
breakdown of IT infrastructure.
GLOBAL
Virgin Founder, Sir Richard Branson, has released an animated
guide to spotting a scam before it’s too late.
Fake endorsements are commonplace online, with scammers
targeting those who comment or post on high-profile social
media pages, including Richard Branson’s. Often, these
scammers will share links and ask for fees or information in
order to ‘phish’ for personal data.
To crack down on fraudulent endorsements, animated Richard
Branson recounts the ways fraudsters have used his name and
likeness in the past and exposes the common tactics. Richard
offers advice on how to tell what real engagement looks like and
what to do if you suspect you’re dealing with a fake Richard.
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