Author Archives: David Bisson

Project Mayhem: Combating IRS/Tech Support Scams with Dubious Means

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IRS scams and tech support scams are two of the most well-known fraud schemes preying on users today. In the former, bad actors cold-call unsuspecting individuals and tell them they’ll go to prison and/or lose their assets unless they call back and agree to pay back taxes owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The […]… Read More

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Fake Facebook Warning Urges Users to Decline Jayden K Smith Hacker

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A fake Facebook message is urging users to not approve a friend request submitted by hacker who goes by the name Jayden K Smith. This hoax has many variants. All versions say the same thing: don’t approve Jayden K Smith as friend or they’ll hack a user’s account, target their Facebook friends, and thereby spread […]… Read More

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Petya ransomware developer releases master decryption key, giving hope for victims

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The original developer of the Petya ransomware has released a master decryption key that works for all prevision versions of its enciphering creation.
But before you get too excited, it doesn’t work for NotPetya…
David Bisson reports.
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Man Admits to Phishing for Bitcoins on Dark Web Forums

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A man has admitted that he committed fraud and money laundering as part of a phishing scheme to steal Bitcoins on dark web forums. On 27 June 2017, Michael Richo, 35, of Wallingford, Connecticut pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of access device fraud and one count of money laundering. The former offense […]… Read More

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Snap Map Feature Stirs Privacy Concerns among Parents and Schools

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Snapchat’s new Snap Map location-sharing feature is stirring concerns among parents and schools for the privacy and safety of their children. Launched on 21 June 2017, Snap Map allows Snapchat users to view publicly shared “Snaps” (photos and videos) from around the world. They can also use it to share their exact location with their […]… Read More

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Google and Apple should do more to fight phone scammers, says researcher

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Technology companies like Google and Apple should be doing more to protect users against phone scammers, says one security researcher.
Remember to always exercise caution around text messages and phone calls delivered from unknown numbers.
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Servers of MeDoc Maker Seized by Police Following NotPetya Outbreak

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Ukrainian police have seized the servers of the firm that created MeDoc accounting software on the suspicion the company unwittingly helped spread NotPetya malware. Col. Serhiy Demydiuk, head of Cyberpolice Ukraine, confirmed on 3 July 2017 that Intellect Service is under investigation. The officer said Ukraine’s police is looking into the company after it failed […]… Read More

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