Ransomware reaches a record high, but payouts are dwindling
Will you be shedding a tear for the cybercriminals?
Read more in my article on the Tripwire blog. Continue reading Ransomware reaches a record high, but payouts are dwindling
Author Archives: Graham Cluley
Smashing Security podcast #412: Signalgate sucks, and the quandary of quishing
QR codes are being weaponised by scammers — so maybe think twice before scanning that parking meter. And in a blunder so dumb it makes autocorrect look smart, the White House explains how it leaked war plans on Signal because an iPhone mistook a journa… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #412: Signalgate sucks, and the quandary of quishing
The AI Fix #45: The Turing test falls to GPT-4.5
In episode 45 of The AI Fix, our hosts discover that ChatGPT is running the world, Mark learns that mattress companies have scientists, Gen Z has nightmares about AI, OpenAI gets a bag, Graham eats too many cheese sandwiches, and too much training make… Continue reading The AI Fix #45: The Turing test falls to GPT-4.5
Russian bots hard at work spreading political unrest on Romania’s internet
Internet users in Romania are finding their social media posts and online news articles bombarded with comments promoting blatant propaganda, inciting hatred towards the EU and NATO, and support for Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
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King Bob pleads guilty to Scattered Spider-linked cryptocurrency thefts from investors
A Florida man, linked to the notorious Scattered Spider hacking gang, has pleaded guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency thefts which have netted hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading King Bob pleads guilty to Scattered Spider-linked cryptocurrency thefts from investors
HellCat ransomware: what you need to know
HellCat – the ransomware gang that has been known to demand payment… in baguettes!
Are they rolling in the dough? Bread it and weep in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading HellCat ransomware: what you need to know
Smashing Security podcast #411: The fall of Troy, and whisky barrel scammers
Renowned cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt falls victim to a phishing attack, resulting in the exposure of thousands of subscriber details, and don’t lose your life savings in a whisky scam…
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #411: The fall of Troy, and whisky barrel scammers
The AI Fix #44: AI-generated malware, and a stunning AI breakthrough
In episode 44 of The AI Fix, ChatGPT won’t build a crystal meth lab, GPT-4o improves the show’s podcast art, some students manage to screw in a lightbulb, Google releases Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental and nobody notices, and Mark invents a clock for meas… Continue reading The AI Fix #44: AI-generated malware, and a stunning AI breakthrough
Hackers exploit little-known WordPress MU-plugins feature to hide malware
A new security issue is putting WordPress-powered websites at risk. Hackers are abusing the “Must-Use” plugins (MU-plugins) feature to hide malicious code and maintain long-term access on hacked websites.
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£3 million fine for healthcare MSP with sloppy security after it was hit by ransomware attack
A UK firm has been hit by a £3.07 million fine after being hit by a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive data related to almost 80,000 people, and disrupted NHS services.
Read more in my article on the Exponential-e blog. Continue reading £3 million fine for healthcare MSP with sloppy security after it was hit by ransomware attack