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Heaven’s above! Scammers are exploiting online funerals, and Lockbit – the “Walmart of Ransomware” – is dismantled in style by cyber cops.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veter… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #360: Lockbit locked out, and funeral Facebook scams
A group of South Korean security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the infamous Rhysida ransomware that provides a way for encrypted files to be unscrambled.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Rhysida ransomware cracked! Free decryption tool released
The office of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has confirmed that North Korea hacked into the personal emails of one of its staff members.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Continue reading North Korea successfully hacks email of South Korean President’s aide, gains access to sensitive information
Holy mackerel! AI is jumping on the religion bandwagon, ransomware gangs target hospitals, and what’s happened to your old mobile phone number?
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybe… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #359: Declaring war on ransomware gangs, mobile muddles, and AI religion
Join me and Metomic CEO Richard Vibert for a discussion about some of the cybersecurity challenges faced by the financial services industry, and how you can best protect your organisations. Sign up now for the free event on February 29 2024. Continue reading See me speak at webinar about data security for financial services
Over 20 hospitals in Bucharest have reportedly been impacted by a ransomware attack after cybercriminals targeted an IT service provider. As a consequence medical staff have been forced to use pen-and-paper rather than computer systems.
Continue reading 20+ hospitals in Romania hit hard by ransomware attack on IT service provider
Over 20 hospitals in Bucharest have reportedly been impacted by a ransomware attack after cybercriminals targeted an IT service provider. As a consequence medical staff have been forced to use pen-and-paper rather than computer systems.
Continue reading 20+ hospitals in Romania hit hard by ransomware attack on IT service provider
A simple-to-avoid security flaw allowed unauthorised parties to track the location of anyone wearing Livall ski and biking helmets, and listen to group conversations.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading “Smart” helmet flaw exposes location tracking and privacy risks
We thought it was all over… but a Swiss newspaper has come out fighting, blaming Fortinet for spreading untruths about a toothbrush botnet.
Will Fortinet return for Round 4, or is this a knockout punch? Continue reading Round 3 in the toothbrush DDoS debacle!
Two US insurance companies are warning that thousands of individuals’ personal information may have been stolen after hackers compromised computer systems.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading US insurance firms sound alarm after 66,000 individuals impacted by SIM swap attack