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Author Archives: Graham Cluley
Cryptocurrency scam attack on Twitter reminds users to check their app connections
Are you doing enough to prevent scammers from hijacking your social media accounts?
Even if you have chosen a strong, unique password for your online presence and enabled two-factor authentication it’s possible that you’ve overlooked another way in … Continue reading Cryptocurrency scam attack on Twitter reminds users to check their app connections
Cryptocurrency scam attack on Twitter reminds users to check their app connections
Are you doing enough to prevent scammers from hijacking your social media accounts? Even if you have chosen a strong, unique password for your online presence and enabled two-factor authentication it’s possible that you’ve overlooked another way in whi… Continue reading Cryptocurrency scam attack on Twitter reminds users to check their app connections
Smashing Security podcast #229: Dating leaks, right to repair, and a stinky bishop
A big cheese ends up in jail, a Japanese dating site spills the dirt after a hack, and we learn all about the right to repair.
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security vet… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #229: Dating leaks, right to repair, and a stinky bishop
Get FREE threat intelligence on hackers and exploits with the Recorded Future Cyber Daily
Many thanks to the great folks at Recorded Future, who are sponsoring my writing this week. Recorded Future provides deep, detailed insight into emerging threats by automatically collecting, analyzing, and organizing billions of data points from the We… Continue reading Get FREE threat intelligence on hackers and exploits with the Recorded Future Cyber Daily
Malware exploited macOS zero-day flaw to secretly take screenshots. Update to Big Sur 11.4 now
Apple Mac users are being advised to update their operating system as a matter of priority, after malicious hackers have discovered a way of bypassing privacy protections.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Malware exploited macOS zero-day flaw to secretly take screenshots. Update to Big Sur 11.4 now
Cyber insurance giant CNA paid out $40 million to its ransomware attackers
Yes, you read that correctly. FORTY MILLION DOLLARS. Continue reading Cyber insurance giant CNA paid out $40 million to its ransomware attackers
Qlocker ransomware gang shuts shop after extorting owners of QNAP NAS drives
With all the headlines about ransomware attacks hitting companies hard, you might think there’s only bad news around the subject.
Well, think again.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Qlocker ransomware gang shuts shop after extorting owners of QNAP NAS drives
Qlocker ransomware gang shuts shop after extorting owners of QNAP NAS drives
With all the headlines about ransomware attacks hitting companies hard, you might think there’s only bad news around the subject. Well, think again. Not only has the Darkside ransomware gang seemingly shut down since the high-profile attack which resul… Continue reading Qlocker ransomware gang shuts shop after extorting owners of QNAP NAS drives
Smashing Security podcast #228: Pipeline pickle, Blockchain bollocks, and Eufy SNAFU
The Colonial Pipeline attack has shone light on the activities of the Darkside ransomware gang, we take a skeptical look at cryptocurrencies and the blockchain, and Eufy security cameras suffer an embarrassing security failure.
All this and much mor… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #228: Pipeline pickle, Blockchain bollocks, and Eufy SNAFU