Hackers play the fame game to boost business

Hacking by its very nature tends to be an activity that takes place in the shadows. However, analysts at security awareness specialist Digital Shadows have identified a growing trend of some hackers actively seeking the limelight to promote their businesses. Just as in the legitimate commercial world, reputation is important and players without one are less likely to be trusted. In order to boost their profiles therefore some cyber criminals have been using publicity to add to their credibility. "While cybercriminals engaging with journalists is not a new phenomenon, a recent trend has been observed of previously unknown actors using the… [Continue Reading]