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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Companies are more prepared to pay ransoms than ever before, reveals new report

A new report shows that not only has there been a substantial increase in the percentage of companies that pay ransoms, but that the average size of ransomware payments has also increased significantly.

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Smashing Security podcast #269: Trezor Deep Throat, a CCTV stalker, and Amazon’s list of banned words

There’s monkey business involving cryptocurrency thieves and MailChimp, a stalker exploits his ex-partner’s CCTV cameras, and what are the naughty words Amazon doesn’t want its staff using?

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The Works hit by hackers, UK retailer shuts some stores after problems with payment tills

UK high street retailer The Works has shut some of its stores following a “cyber security incident” which saw hackers gain unauthorised access to its systems.

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