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ShrinkLocker is a family of ransomware that encrypts an organisation’s data and demands a ransom payment in order to restore access to their files. It was first identified by security researchers in May 2024, after attacks were observed in Mexico, Indo… Continue reading ShrinkLocker ransomware: what you need to know
Jack Teixeira, the 22-year-old former Air National Guardsman who leaked hundreds of classified documents online, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Teixeira, who served as an IT specialist at Otis Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts, was… Continue reading IT specialist Jack Teixeira jailed for 15 years after leaking classified military documents on Discord
Arion Kurtaj, a teenager from the UK, amassed a fortune through audacious cybercrimes. From stealing Grand Theft Auto 6 secrets to erasing Brazil’s COVID vaccination data, his exploits were legendary. But his hacking spree took a bizarre turn when he w… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #393: Who needs a laptop to hack when you have a Firestick?
In episode 24 of The AI Fix, Mark makes an unforgivable error about the Terminator franchise, our hosts wonder if a “seductive” government chatbot will make it easier to talk about tax, a radio station abandons its three month AI experiment after a wee… Continue reading The AI Fix #24: Where are the alien AIs, and are we being softened up for superintelligence?
Scammers have leapt at the opportunity to exploit vulnerable UK residents by sending bogus messages telling them they need to take action to receive help with their winter heating bills.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Winter Fuel Payment scam targets UK citizens via SMS
SelectBlinds, a popular online retailer of blinds and shades, has disclosed a security breach that has impacted 206,238 of its customers.
Hackers successfully managed to embed malware onto the company’s website, capable of stealing sensitive informa… Continue reading 200,000 SelectBlinds customers have their card details skimmed in malware attack
A Facebook friend request leads to arrest, Twitter scams ride again via promoted ads, and adult websites expose their members. Oh, and Graham finds out what Rule 34 is.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smash… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #392: Pasta spies and private eyes, and are you applying for a ghost job?
In episode 23 of The AI Fix, an AI finds a new way to make life difficult for women in STEM, Graham reveals his brilliant idea for treating any medical emergency, a beloved chat show host returns from the grave, and our hosts learn that computer viruse… Continue reading The AI Fix #23: Murder most weird, and why 9.11 is bigger than 9.9
A disgruntled former Disney employee is facing charges that he hacked into the company’s restaurant menu systems and wreaked havoc on its digital displays that could have potentially put lives at risk.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security… Continue reading Fired Disney worker accused of hacking into restaurant menus, replacing them with Windings and false peanut allergy information
As the United States of Americas enter the final days of the race for the White House, the FBI has warned that fraudsters are using the presidential election campaign to scam citizens out of their savings and personal data.
Read more in my article o… Continue reading Fraudsters exploit US General Election fever, FBI warns