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The hacking group NoName057(16) has been operating since 2022, launching cyber attacks on government organisations, media bodies, critical infrastructure, and private companies in Ukraine, America, Canada, and across Europe in a seeming attempt to sile… Continue reading Europol targets Kremlin-backed cybercrime gang NoName057(16)
The future of cybersecurity awareness might just be… gluten-based. Continue reading Loaf and order: Belgian police launch bread-based cybersecurity campaign
In episode 426 of the “Smashing Security” podcast, Graham reveals how you can hijack a train’s brakes from 150 miles away using kit cheaper than a second-hand PlayStation.
Meanwhile, Carole investigates how Grok went berserk, which didn’t stop the D… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #426: Choo Choo Choose to ignore the vulnerability
Police have struck a blow against the DiskStation ransomware gang which targets Synology NAS devices, and arresting its suspected ringleader.
Make sure that you have properly hardened the security of your Network Access Storage devices to reduce the… Continue reading Police dismantle DiskStation ransomware gang targeting NAS devices, arrest suspected ringleader
In episode 59 of The AI Fix, our hosts ponder whether AIs need a “disagreement dial”, Mark wonders what he could do with an AI-powered “drug design engine”, Graham plays Wolfenstein instead of working, a robot graduates from high school, and a popular … Continue reading The AI Fix #59: Grok thinks it’s Mecha Hitler, and AIs can think strategically
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading SIM scammer’s sentence increased to 12 years, after failing to pay back victim $20 million
A criminal investigation into Twitter has been initiated by French prosecutors, over allegations that its algorithm is manipulated for the purposes of “foreign interference.” Continue reading Quelle surprise! Twitter faces criminal probe in France
Over the weekend, Sesame Street star Elmo’s verified account was apparently hijacked and used to post a string of profane messages, including one describing Donald Trump as a “child f****r” and referencing Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading Elmo has been hacked, claims Trump is in Epstein files, calls for Jews to be exterminated
A Russian professional basketball player has been arrested for allegedly acting as a negotiator for a ransomware gang… and despite his lawyer claiming he’s “useless” with computers.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Russian basketball player arrested in ransomware case despite being “useless with computers”
Paddy Power and BetFair have warned customers that “an unauthorised third party” gained access to “limited betting account information” relating to up to 800,000 of their customers. Continue reading Paddy Power and BetFair have suffered a data breach