US legislation brings mandatory cyberattack and ransomware reporting one step closer

New legislation, unanimously passed by the US Senate could – amongst other things – require organisations working in critical industry sectors to alert the US Government about hacks and ransomware attacks.

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Smashing Security podcast #264: Hacked car chargers, Telegram sextortionists, and secret bossware

Why might Russian EV chargers be displaying an anti-Putin message? Why are Telegram groups sharing sharing explicit images of women without their consent? And who is watching you in the workplace?

All this and much more is discussed in the latest ed… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #264: Hacked car chargers, Telegram sextortionists, and secret bossware

Kremlin and Russia’s TASS news agency websites offline following attacks

As widely anticipated, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has heated up on cyberspace in the days since Vladimir Putin ordered his troops and tanks to invade.

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Conti ransomware gang: You attack Russia, we’ll hack you back

The Conti ransomware gang says that it supports the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine… and if anyone launches a retaliatory cyber attack against Russia, they will hit back hard – launching attacks on critical infrastructure. Continue reading Conti ransomware gang: You attack Russia, we’ll hack you back

Ukraine calls for volunteer hackers to protect its critical infrastructure and spy on Russian forces

The government of Ukraine is calling on the hacking community to volunteer its expertise and capabilities, following the invasion of the country by Russian forces.

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Manufacturing was the top industry targeted by ransomware last year, claims report

Global supply chains are bearing the brunt of ransomware attacks, according to a new IBM report that finds manufacturing was the most targeted industry during 2021.

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Smashing Security podcast #263: Problèmes de Weefeee, AI artists, and Web 3.0

Ooh la la! Horreur Wi-Fi en France! Some folks have experienced the drawbacks of Web 3.0 as their NFTs are stolen, and should computers own the copyright over the art they produce?

All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the awa… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #263: Problèmes de Weefeee, AI artists, and Web 3.0