Europol campaign fights the online sexual extortion of children
A Europe-wide campaign warns young people about online sexual coercion and extortion.
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Author Archives: Graham Cluley
PanicGuard panic alarm app leaks your personal information, including location
It’s ironic to think that an app designed to keep people safe, has at the same time reduced their security.
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PanicGuard panic alarm app leaks your personal information, including location
It’s ironic to think that an app designed to keep people safe, has at the same time reduced their security.
Continue reading PanicGuard panic alarm app leaks your personal information, including location
Web-hosting firm agrees to pay over $1 million to ransomware extortionists
A variant of the Erebus ransomware has hit a South Korean web hosting company hard, and disrupted the websites of thousands of businesses.
Read more in my article on the We Live Security blog.
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Web-hosting firm agrees to pay over $1 million to ransomware extortionists
A variant of the Erebus ransomware has hit a South Korean web hosting company hard, and disrupted the websites of thousands of businesses.
Read more in my article on the We Live Security blog.
Continue reading Web-hosting firm agrees to pay over $1 million to ransomware extortionists
Facebook staff had their identities exposed to suspected terrorists due to security lapse
You might imagine it’s all very exciting and glamorous to be able to boast that you work for the world’s biggest social network, but the reality may be rather different.
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British hacker admits stealing satellite data from US Department of Defense
25-year-old Sean Caffrey failed to properly cover his tracks, leading police officers to his door.
Read more in my article on the We Live Security blog.
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Smashing Security #029: Exploits to get your English teeth into
Microsoft gives us a Patch Tuesday shock, malware grows up for the Mac, and your mouse movements might reveal if you’re an identity thief.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security vete… Continue reading Smashing Security #029: Exploits to get your English teeth into
How a single email stole $1.9 million from Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University has announced that it is the latest organisation to fall victim to a business email compromise attack, after fraudsters simply tricked the educational establishment into transferring money into a bank account under the frauds… Continue reading How a single email stole $1.9 million from Southern Oregon University
How a Single Email Stole $1.9 Million from Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University has announced that it is the latest organisation to fall victim to a business email compromise attack, after fraudsters simply tricked the educational establishment into transferring money into a bank account under the frauds… Continue reading How a Single Email Stole $1.9 Million from Southern Oregon University