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Google warns security researchers that North Korean hackers are pretending to be their buddies, sensitive information connected to Coronavirus testing is available for sale in the Netherlands, and is a Peeping Tom at your home security provider spying … Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #212: Dutch leaks, Peeping Toms, and researchers under fire
The Federal Trade Commission is warning computer users not to be fooled by a website that appears to have stolen the look-and-feel of the genuine FTC in an attempt to defraud consumers. Continue reading FTC warns of scam website that promises refund for victims of online scams
Apple is encouraging owners of iPhones and iPads to update their devices to the latest version of iOS and iPadOS in order to protect against serious vulnerabilities that could have already been actively exploited by malicious hackers. Continue reading Update your iPhone now to protect against vulnerabilities that hackers may have actively exploited
Threat experts at Google say that they have identified an ongoing hacking campaign that has targeted computer security experts, specifically those researching the very type of software vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals.
Read more in my art… Continue reading North Korean hackers attempt to hack security researchers investigating zero-day vulnerabilities
Another day, and another report that a cryptocurrency exchange has been breached by malicious hackers.
Indian cryptocurrency exchange BuyUCoin says that is investigating claims that sensitive data related to hundreds of thousands of its users has be… Continue reading Hundreds of thousands of cryptocurrency investors put at risk after BuyUCoin security breach
The Conti ransomware gang has published corporate plans, contracts, spreadsheets, and personal information about staff, amongst other files stolen in a ransomware attack against the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
Read more in my arti… Continue reading Hackers release over 4,000 files stolen from Scottish environment agency in ransomware attack
Joe Biden is now the President of the United States of America, and what are the papers talking about?
His internet-connected Peloton exercise bike. Continue reading Is Joe Biden’s Peloton a cybersecurity risk? Don’t sweat about it
In the coming weeks Google will be rolling out a new feature to users of its Chrome browser which will make it easier to check for weak passwords and warn if stored passwords have been compromised in a past data breach.
Read more in my article on th… Continue reading Google Chrome wants to fix your unsafe passwords
Following a devastating ransomware attack, the London Borough Council of Hacney is looking for some external expertise to evaluate its staff’s understanding of their security responsibilities, and help them adopt effective security practices.
Do you… Continue reading Post-ransomware attack, Hackney Council wants to change its cybersecurity culture
Most security breaches are the result of one thing: sloppy password practices. Too many people make the mistake of choosing weak passwords, or reusing passwords that they have used elsewhere on the internet – making life too easy for malicious hackers … Continue reading Google Chrome wants to fix your unsafe passwords