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A typical technical support scam works like this: 1. A user receives a phone call, claiming to come from an operating system vendor or ISP claiming that a security problem has been found on the user’s computer. One trick fraudster may use to gain… Continue reading Reports of tech support scams rocket, earning handsome returns for fraudsters
Security researchers at F-Secure have discovered a flaw that could allow millions of hotel rooms around the world to be accessed by unauthorised parties, without leaving a trace.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Continue reading Researchers reveal how hotel key cards can be hacked – what you need to know
Security researchers have discovered a flaw that could allow millions of hotel rooms around the world to be accessed by unauthorised parties, without leaving a trace.
The post Researchers reveal how hotel key cards can be hacked – what you need t… Continue reading Researchers reveal how hotel key cards can be hacked – what you need to know
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