Act now to stop WordPress and Tumblr selling your content to AI firms

If sharing your content with AI firms is such a great thing for the publishers of blogs, you have to wonder why Automattic feels the need to enable it by default rather than insisting they opt-out – surely if it’s such a “win”, blog owners would be kee… Continue reading Act now to stop WordPress and Tumblr selling your content to AI firms

Healthcare sector warned of ALPHV BlackCat ransomware after surge in targeted attacks

The US government has warned the healthcare sector that it is now the biggest target of the BlackCat ransomware group.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Healthcare sector warned of ALPHV BlackCat ransomware after surge in targeted attacks

Smashing Security podcast #361: Wireless charging woe, AI romance apps, and ransomware revisited

Your smartphone may be toast – if you use a hacked wireless charger, we take a closer look at the latest developments in the unfolding LockBit ransomware drama, and Carole dips her toe into online AI romance apps. All this and much much more is d… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #361: Wireless charging woe, AI romance apps, and ransomware revisited

Matthew Perry’s Twitter account hacked by cryptocurrency scammers

Matthew Perry’s official Twitter account was hijacked by scammers this week who attempted to solicit donations from well-meaning fans of the much-loved late actor.

The post asked for cryptocurrency donations “to support our mission in battling addic… Continue reading Matthew Perry’s Twitter account hacked by cryptocurrency scammers

Booking.com refund request? It might be an Agent Tesla malware attack

Always be wary of opening unsolicited attachments – they might harbour malware.

That’s a message that is being strongly underlined once again, following the discovery of a cybercrime campaign that is sending out poisoned PDF files – pretending they … Continue reading Booking.com refund request? It might be an Agent Tesla malware attack

The LockBit ransomware gang rears its ugly head again, after law enforcement takedown

Surprise! The LockBit ransomware group has re-emerged, just days after a high-profile law enforcement operation seized control of its infrastructure and disrupted its operations.

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading The LockBit ransomware gang rears its ugly head again, after law enforcement takedown

Prescription orders delayed as US pharmacies grapple with “nation-state” cyber attack

Prescription orders across the United States are reportedly being delayed after a cyber attack impacted a healthcare technology firm that supplies services to pharmacies, including CVS Health.

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Prescription orders delayed as US pharmacies grapple with “nation-state” cyber attack

LockBitsupp unmasked!!? My reaction to the FBI and NCA’s LockBit ransomware revelation

Check out my “live reaction” (isn’t that what all the kids post on social media these days?) to the much-hyped revelation of the identity of the LockBit ransomware’s administrator. Continue reading LockBitsupp unmasked!!? My reaction to the FBI and NCA’s LockBit ransomware revelation