Boffins say they can spot a hidden spy cam with just a smartphone

In good news for anyone who has ever stayed in an Airbnb property or has a creepy landlord, researchers say that they have developed a way that anyone could detect hidden spy cameras with just a modern smartphone.

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Smashing Security podcast #252: Hotel hacks, workplace spies, and the FBI

Booking.com got hacked five years ago, and didn’t tell its customers… but now we know who might have been behind it. Bossware rears its ugly head again in the workplace, spying on employees. And did you receive a warning email from the FBI?

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As ransomware attacks rise, US government advice to protect K-12 schools is “vastly outdated”

With so many in the educational sector under attack, it’s never been more important to ensure schools are properly defended against ransomware – and not relying on advice that is 11 years old.

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Prevent identity fraud and disupt attackers with Recorded Future Identity Intelligence

Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at Recorded Future. Thanks to the great team there for their support! With organizations facing an unprecedented level of attacks targeting their employees, partners, and customers, strong… Continue reading Prevent identity fraud and disupt attackers with Recorded Future Identity Intelligence

Smashing Security podcast #251: PrawnHub, Tesla recall, and IoT luggage

Fishing fanatics find themselves in deep water, Teslas go haywire after an update, and is there actually some good news about IoT?

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PrawnHub! Hackers redirect Angling Direct customers to adult website

Mischievous hackers have breached the IT systems of the UK’s biggest fishing gear outlet, redirecting customers of its online store to an X-rated website. It’s 2021, for Cod’s hake. We should be doing better than this. Continue reading PrawnHub! Hackers redirect Angling Direct customers to adult website

“PlugWalkJoe” indicted for $784,000 SIM-swap cryptocurrency theft

A British man has been charged by the US Department of Justice for his alleged role in stealing $784,000 worth of cryptocurrency in a series of SIM swap attacks.

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