Collaborate Disseminate
Web3 security outfit CertiK has fallen foul of scammers, who managed to hijack its Twitter account to share a malicious link to a fake version of the Revoke.cash project. Continue reading CertiK Twitter account hijacked by cryptocurrency scammer posing as Forbes journalist
Google-owned cybersecurity company Mandiant has found itself in the awkward position of having to wrestle back control of its Twitter account, after it was hijacked by scammers yesterday. Continue reading Cybersecurity firm Mandiant has its Twitter account hacked to promote cryptocurrency scam
No one is too big, too clever, too security-savvy to avoid being duped – because it’s only human to make a mistake and screw up.
Read my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Cryptocurrency wallet CEO loses $125,000 in wallet-draining scam
Hackers are believed to have successfully accessed several weeks’ worth of sensitive video and audio recordings of court hearings, including one made at a children’s court where the identities of minors are supposed to be particularly critical to prote… Continue reading Courts service “PWNED” in Australia, as hackers steal sensitive recordings of hearings
Piers Morgan is less than happy after a judgement that there is “no doubt” he knew phone hacking was going on at the Daily Mirror, and a shopper comes a-cropper just before Christmas.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smas… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #353: Phone hacking, Piers Morgan, and Carole’s Christmas cockup
The FBI has disrupted the operations of the ALPHV ransomware group, and seized decryption keys that could help 500 victims unscramble their files without having to pay a ransom.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation disrupted, but criminals threaten more attacks
Simon Whittaker, CEO of Vertical Structure, invited me onto the “CyberTuesday” show to share some stories and opinions from the world of cybersecurity.
I couldn’t resist also breaking into my Jason Statham impression at one point… Continue reading Sharing stories on the CyberTuesday podcast
US authorities have charged four people for their alleged roles in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that saw targets approached via dating sites and social media, and cost victims more than $80 million.
Read more in my article on the Ho… Continue reading Gang charged with running $80 million “pig butchering” cryptocurrency investment scam
A man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after being found guilty of hacking into his former employer’s network, and causing substantial damage.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Prison for man who wiped bank’s data after being fired for accessing porn in the office
A hacker bursts the bubble of inflatable fetish fans, Hollywood celebrities unwittingly record videos in a Kremlin plot, and there’s a particularly devious WordPress-related malware campaign.
All this and much much more is discussed in the latest ed… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #352: For research purposes only