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Twitter has been fined $150 million for using phone numbers submitted by users to boost their security… for targeted advertising. Continue reading Using 2FA phone numbers for targeted advertising. One of the dumbest ways ever for a company to abuse its users’ trust. Take a bow, Twitter. And have a $150 million fine too.
A browser extension bug let malicious websites spy on webcams, hackers threaten the global food supply chain, and Michael Fish (not that one…) hacked into his female classmates’ online accounts, hunting for nude photos and videos.
All this and muc… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #276: Webcam extortion, Michael Fish, and food foul-ups
An Indian airline says that an “attempted ransomware attack” against its IT infrastructure caused flights to be delayed or canceled, and left passengers stranded.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Airline passengers left stranded after ransomware attack
A man has been sentenced to over 9 years in jail after he was found guilty of breaking into the email accounts of his classmates, and stealing their private nude photographs and videos.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Jail for man who hacked the email of female students, stole and traded their private photos
For the past week and a half, Greenland’s health service has reportedly been struggling to recover from a cyber attack that has crippled its IT systems, causing long waiting times and forcing doctors to resort to using pen and paper instead of computer… Continue reading Greenland hit by cyber attack, finds its health service crippled
I’m not sure if it would be enough for me to switch bank accounts, but I have something of a sneaking respect for the Bank of Zambia… Continue reading Bank refuses to pay ransom to hackers, sends dick pics instead
Spanish police say that they have dismantled a phishing gang operating across the country, following the arrest of 13 people and the announcement that they are investigating a further seven suspects.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of … Continue reading Phishing gang that stole over 400,000 Euros busted in Spain
It should be hard for malicious hackers to break into systems, but all too often it isn’t.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Hackers are finding it too easy to achieve their initial access, warn agencies
A man hacks his employer to prove its security sucks, Telegram provides a helping hand to the Eternity Project malware, and what the heck do mental health apps think they’re up to?
All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the awa… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #275: Jail for Bing, and mental health apps may not be good for you
Central Bedfordshire Council failed to properly redact the details of ‘dozens and dozens’ of pupils with special educational needs when responding to a Freedom of Information request, publishing them on a public website. Continue reading “Incompetent” council leaks details of students with special educational needs