‘Your account has been locked’ – 7 telltale signs of a phishing scam

According to study after study, phishing remains the most efficient attack vector for bad actors to steal your data. Even though attackers have plenty of options, they prefer phishing because it does one thing better than any other method: it tricks vi… Continue reading ‘Your account has been locked’ – 7 telltale signs of a phishing scam

Ransomware recovery firms often just pay attackers’ ransom demands

Companies advertising ransomware recovery services often simply pay the attackers their ransom demand in exchange for the decryption keys, an investigation into the sector has revealed. A former employee at Proven Data Recovery of Elmsford, New York, t… Continue reading Ransomware recovery firms often just pay attackers’ ransom demands

WhatsApp flaw lets spies install surveillance software with a simple call, even unanswered

A serious flaw in instant messaging service WhatsApp lets attackers remotely install surveillance software and spy on selected, high-profile targets, the company’s security team confirmed today. The attack was discovered earlier this month, the B… Continue reading WhatsApp flaw lets spies install surveillance software with a simple call, even unanswered

Report: Russia is using social media to influence European Parliamentary elections

A new report is out claiming that Russian bad actors are increasingly pouring misinformation through social media channels with a clear goal to influence the upcoming European Parliamentary elections. Bad actors are reportedly amplifying their efforts … Continue reading Report: Russia is using social media to influence European Parliamentary elections

Scientists claim to have invented the unhackable processor

An intriguing paper published by researchers at the University of Michigan describes a new processor architecture capable of self-encryption that can fend off any hacks. A DARPA-supported project, the new chip design renders the current electronic secu… Continue reading Scientists claim to have invented the unhackable processor

IT service provider refuses to pay ransom, hackers publish stolen data online

Multi-vendor service provider CityComp has suffered a breach that resulted in leaked customer data. Some of the German firm’s clients include big names like Oracle, Volkswagen, and Airbus. In a statement posted high on its official web site, City… Continue reading IT service provider refuses to pay ransom, hackers publish stolen data online