Collaborate Disseminate
Should you quit Facebook? How do you delete your Facebook account? What do you need to consider before leaving Facebook for good? And what’s the easiest way to successfully go cold turkey on Facebook?
Find out in this special splinter episode of the “S… Continue reading Smashing Security #075: Quitting Facebook
International law enforcement agencies have forced offline a website believed to be the world’s biggest marketplace for hiring distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Continue reading Website down! DDoS-for-hire site Webstresser shut by crime agencies
International law enforcement agencies have forced offline a website believed to be the world’s biggest marketplace for hiring distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Webstresser.org offered anyone the ability to purchase a DDoS attack, cap… Continue reading Website down! DDoS-for-hire site Webstresser shut by crime agencies
“Don’t want to pay the ransom? Pay us, and we’ll pay it for you!”
Continue reading The firms that piggyback on ransomware attacks for profit
Approximately US $150,000 worth of Ethereum-based cryptocurrency stolen from MyEtherWallet users.
Read more in my article on the We Live Security blog.
Continue reading Ethereum cryptocurrency wallets raided after Amazon’s internet domain service hijacked
Yes, Amazon is now offering free in-car delivery to customers in some cities.
If you’re comfortable with a stranger remotely unlocking your car, of course.
Continue reading Now Amazon wants the keys to your car
Boffins at NEC say that they have developed a biometric technology that can surreptitiously identify individuals by differences in their ears.
Continue reading Prick up your ears! There’s a new biometric in town
Companies should check they are running latest version of WebEx, and beware attacks via the road less travelled.
Read more in my article on the We Live Security blog.
Continue reading Firms using WebEx at risk of poisoned Flash attacks
A London council has been fined £120,000 for accidentally revealing the names of people who owned empty properties. An error that could have been avoided with a simple double-click.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Continue reading Excel pivot table data leak leads to £120,000 fine for London council
A London council has been fined £120,000 for accidentally revealing the names of people who owned empty properties. An error that could have been avoided with a simple double-click.
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