Smashing Security podcast #271: Crypto break-in, Google blurring, and mics not muting

A man loses $650,000 from his cryptocurrency wallet after his Apple iCloud account is hacked, video conferencing apps may not be muting your mic quite the way you imagined, and Google has unblurred military bases in Russia… or has it?

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Apple iCloud account attack results in man losing $650,000 from his cryptocurrency wallet

Cryptocurrency wallet maker MetaMask has warned its 21 million monthly users to be wary of Apple iCloud backing up their app’s data by default, after attackers successfully stole $650,000 of funds and NFTs.

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US Government warns of new malware attacks on ICS/SCADA systems

Agencies of the US Government have issued a joint warning that hackers have revealed their capability to gain full system access to industrial control systems that might help enemy states sabotage critical infrastructure.

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Smashing Security podcast #270: Bearded Barbie, EDR scams, and hobbyist crime detectives

Pulchritudinous women with glossy long hair are targeting Israeli officials via Facebook – but why? Scammers have found a new way to gain access to your most sensitive information – but how? And armchair detectives are helping investigating cold cases… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #270: Bearded Barbie, EDR scams, and hobbyist crime detectives

RaidForums hacking site shut down by police, alleged admin arrested

One of the world’s largest hacker forums, which has been operating since 2015 helping cybercriminals sell and purchase the hacked personal data of millions of innocent people, has been taken down by the police.

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Security blind spots in the era of cloud communication & collaboration. Are you protected?

Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at Perception Point. Thanks to the great team there for their support! The need to communicate, collaborate and do business on a global level has created a proliferation of cloud based app… Continue reading Security blind spots in the era of cloud communication & collaboration. Are you protected?

“Pen tester” who helped FIN7 gang cause $1 billion damage, sentenced to five years behind bars

A Ukrainian man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a US court for his involvement in the notorious criminal hacking group, FIN7.

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