Collaborate Disseminate
Users of Apple products have long loved the ability to wirelessly share files with each other, using AirDrop to transmit files between their iPhones and Macbooks.
But researchers have discovered that security weaknesses could allow an attacker to ob… Continue reading Apple AirDrop flaws could let hackers grab users’ phone numbers and email addresses
Did you receive an email claiming to come from Twitter that asked you to confirm your account?
Don’t panic – it wasn’t a phishing attack. Twitter goofed up. Continue reading Received an unexpected request to “confirm your Twitter account”?
Learn more about the notorious REvil ransomware in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading REvil ransomware – what you need to know
Facebook has managed to do the seemingly impossible – and had a data breach about its handling of a data breach. Meanwhile, we chat to the host of the brand new podcast about North Korea’s hackers targeting the rest of the world, and discuss if an inte… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #224: The Lazarus Heist, Facebook faux pas, and no-cost security
The social network has goofed again.
But this time it’s Facebook’s PR team’s handling of a data breach rather than its users who have been left exposed. Continue reading Facebook suffers a data breach about how it’s hoping to stop the media talking about its last data breach
Thanks to the folks at Cisco who have invited me to participate in an online chat on Monday April 26. Learn more and register your interest to ensure you don’t miss it. Continue reading Cluley and Cisco: Preparing for cybersecurity threats in a permanently hybrid world
Manhunt, a popular gay dating service, has suffered a data breach which may have put members at risk of exposure. Continue reading Six million male members may have been exposed after hack of gay dating service
A key member of the FIN7 cybercrime gang – which is said to have caused over one billion dollars worth of damage around the world – has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Sysadmin of fake cybersecurity company sentenced to jail after billion-dollar crime spree
Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at Recorded Future. Thanks to the great team there for their support! Recorded Future provides deep, detailed insight into emerging threats by automatically collecting, analyzing, and orga… Continue reading Get FREE threat intelligence on hackers and exploits with the Recorded Future Cyber Daily
The White House is reportedly moving swiftly forward with a plan to harden the security of the US power grid against hacking attacks.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading White House launches plan to protect US critical infrastructure against cyber attacks