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The BlackCat ransomware gang has claimed credit for a cybersecurity attack against Japanese watchmaker Seiko.
BlackCat (also known as ALPHAV) posted on its dark web leak site what it claims are files stolen from Seiko’s servers. Continue reading BlackCat ransomware gang claims credit for Seiko data breach
Security researchers have identified that a widespread LinkedIn hacking campaign has seen many users locked out of their accounts worldwide.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading LinkedIn under attack, hackers seize accounts
Are you the kind of person who runs the beta-test versions of mobile apps before they are officially released? If so, the FBI is warning you to be on your guard.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading FBI warns cryptocurrency app beta-testers of malware menace
AI chatbots are under fire in Las Vegas, the secrets of hackers’ passwords are put under the microscope, and Graham reveals (possibly) the greatest TV programme of all time.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Secur… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #335: AI chat wars, and hacker passwords exposed
Someone clearly isn’t very impressed with Vladimir Putin, as the Russian economy continues to tank in the wake of sanctions. Continue reading Hacked electronic sign declares “Putin is a dickhead” as Russian ruble slumps
The LockBit ransomware gang may be having more than a few headaches right now.
According to a researcher who spent a year undercover gathering intelligence on the LockBit group, the ransomware gang is trying to cover up “the fact it often cannot con… Continue reading LockBit’s dirty little secret: ransomware gang is failing to publish victims’ data
‘Ello ello ello. What’s all this then?
Just days after it was learned that the police had exposed the details of their 10,000 staff in Northern Ireland, another force has admitted to an embarrassing breach of sensitive data.
Read more in my artic… Continue reading Cumbria Police accidentally publish officers’ names and salaries online
Security researchers have demonstrated how they were able to exploit a flaw which allowed them to hack the card-shuffling devices used in casinos and poker rooms.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading How to hack casino card-shuffling machines
I doubt there will be many people shedding tears at the news that a stalkerware company has announced it is permanently ceasing operations at the end of this month – after it suffered a devastating data breach.
Read more in my article on the Hot for… Continue reading Privacy-invading LetMeSpy stalkerware announces it is shutting down after hack
Earlier this week, the details of all 10,000 staff at the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) were exposed after a spreadsheet containing the data was mistakenly published online. Continue reading 10,000 N Ireland police officers and staff have their details exposed after spreadsheet screw-up