Capcom hacked. Resident Evil game developer discloses cyber attack

Japanese game developer Capcom has revealed that it suffered a security breach earlier this week which saw malicious hackers access its internal systems. The maker of such well-known video games as “Resident Evil” and “Street Fighter” disclosed in a sh… Continue reading Capcom hacked. Resident Evil game developer discloses cyber attack

Smashing Security podcast #203: Testing times, naming names, and the bald truth about AI

Students are being spied on as they do online exams, how did a televised football match reveal the truth about artificial intelligence, and what on earth is the Canny Lumpsucker vulnerability?

All this and much much more is discussed in the latest e… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #203: Testing times, naming names, and the bald truth about AI

You can be a security intelligence expert, with these free tools from Recorded Future

Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at Recorded Future. Thanks to the great team there for their support! If 2020 taught the security industry anything, it is this: There has never been a better time to be a cybercriminal. F… Continue reading You can be a security intelligence expert, with these free tools from Recorded Future

Marriott data breach fine slashed to £18.4 million by UK regulator

Marriott International has been fined £18.4 million (US $23.8 million) for its failure to adequately protect the personal records 339 million guests.

The fine, imposed by UK data regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), is a massive 8… Continue reading Marriott data breach fine slashed to £18.4 million by UK regulator

Japanese nuclear agency warns of cyber attack, turns off email systems

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority is asking people to contact it via phone or fax, as it is unable to receive emails from the outside world.

The reason? It turned off its email following a suspected cyber attack. Continue reading Japanese nuclear agency warns of cyber attack, turns off email systems

Become a security intelligence expert, with these free tools from Recorded Future

Many thanks to the great folks at Recorded Future, who have sponsored my writing for the past week. If 2020 taught the security industry anything, it is this: There has never been a better time to be a cybercriminal. From extortion ransomware to cybere… Continue reading Become a security intelligence expert, with these free tools from Recorded Future

Smashing Security podcast #202: The Wu-Tang Clan are Among Us

Voting machines are under the microscope, scammers are posing as rap stars, and American politician AOC isn’t the only one who’s been getting into the Among Us game.

All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Sma… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #202: The Wu-Tang Clan are Among Us