Trezor crypto wallets under attack in SMS phishing campaign

Willie Sutton, the criminal who became legendary for stealing from banks during a forty year career, was once asked, “Why do you keep robbing banks?”

His answer? “Because that’s where the money is.”

However, today there’s a better target for robb… Continue reading Trezor crypto wallets under attack in SMS phishing campaign

Indigo Books & Music refuses to pay ransom after hackers stole employee information

Following what it called a “cybersecurity incident” three weeks ago, Canadian bookstore chain Indigo has not only confirmed that it was hit by a ransomware attack, but also that data related to current and former employees was stolen by hackers.

Rea… Continue reading Indigo Books & Music refuses to pay ransom after hackers stole employee information

Smashing Security podcast #311: TikTok, wiretapping, and your deepfake voice is your password

Who has been warning Italian criminals that their phones are wiretapped? Can you trust your voice to protect your bank account? And why is TikTok being singled out by investigators?

All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of t… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #311: TikTok, wiretapping, and your deepfake voice is your password

“Ethical hacker” amongst those arrested in Dutch ransomware investigation

Three men have been arrested by Dutch police in connection with ransomware attacks that blackmailed thousands of companies. Amongst them? An ethical hacker.

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading “Ethical hacker” amongst those arrested in Dutch ransomware investigation