What’s Next for Ransomware in 2021?
Ransomware response demands a whole-of-business plan before the next attack, according to our roundtable of experts. Continue reading What’s Next for Ransomware in 2021?
Author Archives: Becky Bracken
FBI Warn Hackers are Using Hijacked Home Security Devices for ‘Swatting’
Stolen email credentials are being used to hijack home surveillance devices, such as Ring, to call police with a fake emergency, then watch the chaos unfold. Continue reading FBI Warn Hackers are Using Hijacked Home Security Devices for ‘Swatting’
Lawsuit Claims Flawed Facial Recognition Led to Man’s Wrongful Arrest
Black man sues police, saying he was falsely ID’d by facial recognition, joining other Black Americans falling victim to the technology’s racial bias. Continue reading Lawsuit Claims Flawed Facial Recognition Led to Man’s Wrongful Arrest
Holiday Puppy Swindle Has Consumers Howling
Those buying German Shepherd puppies for Bitcoin online are in for a ruff ride. Continue reading Holiday Puppy Swindle Has Consumers Howling
Nosy Ex-Partners Armed with Instagram Passwords Pose a Serious Threat
A survey of single people found almost a third are still logging into their ex’s social-media accounts, some for revenge. Continue reading Nosy Ex-Partners Armed with Instagram Passwords Pose a Serious Threat
Cloud is King: 9 Software Security Trends to Watch in 2021
Researchers predict software security will continue to struggle to keep up with cloud and IoT in the new year. Continue reading Cloud is King: 9 Software Security Trends to Watch in 2021
Police Vouch for Hacker Who Guessed Trump’s Twitter Password
No charges for Dutch ethical hacker Victor Gevers who prosecutors say did actually access Trump’s Twitter account by guessing his password, “MAGA2020!” last October. Continue reading Police Vouch for Hacker Who Guessed Trump’s Twitter Password
Cryptologists Crack Zodiac Killer’s 340 Cipher
The Zodiac’s serial killer’s 340 cipher, which couldn’t be solved for 50 years, has been cracked by a remote team of mathematicians. Continue reading Cryptologists Crack Zodiac Killer’s 340 Cipher
Subway Sandwich Loyalty-Card Users Suffer Ham-Handed Phishing Scam
Subway loyalty program members in U.K. and Ireland have been sent scam emails to trick them into downloading malware. Continue reading Subway Sandwich Loyalty-Card Users Suffer Ham-Handed Phishing Scam
Spotify Changes Passwords After Another Data Breach
This is the third breach in the past few weeks for the world’s most popular streaming service. Continue reading Spotify Changes Passwords After Another Data Breach