Update on Naked Security
To consolidate all of our security intelligence and news in one location, we have migrated Naked Security to the Sophos News platform. Continue reading Update on Naked Security
Author Archives: Naked Security writer
Interested in $10,000,000? Ready to turn in the Clop ransomware crew?
Technically, it’s “up to $10 million”, but it’s potentially a LOT of money, nevertheless… Continue reading Interested in $10,000,000? Ready to turn in the Clop ransomware crew?
UK hacker busted in Spain gets 5 years over Twitter hack and more
Not just that infamous Twitter hack, but SIM-swapping, stalking and swatting too… Continue reading UK hacker busted in Spain gets 5 years over Twitter hack and more
History revisited: US DOJ unseals Mt. Gox cybercrime charges
Though the mills of the Law grind slowly/Yet they grind exceeding small/Though with patience they stand waiting/With exactness grind they all… Continue reading History revisited: US DOJ unseals Mt. Gox cybercrime charges
Phone scamming kingpin gets 13 years for running “iSpoof” service
Site marketing video promised total anonymity, but that was a lie. 170 arrested already. Potentially 1000s more to follow. Continue reading Phone scamming kingpin gets 13 years for running “iSpoof” service
US offers $10m bounty for Russian ransomware suspect outed in indictment
“Up to $10 million for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of this defendant.” Continue reading US offers $10m bounty for Russian ransomware suspect outed in indictment
Whodunnit? Cybercrook gets 6 years for ransoming his own employer
Not just an active adversary, but a two-faced one, too. Continue reading Whodunnit? Cybercrook gets 6 years for ransoming his own employer
Google wins court order to force ISPs to filter botnet traffic
CryptBot criminals are alleged to have plundered browser passwords, illicitly-snapped screenshots, cryptocurrency account data, and more. Continue reading Google wins court order to force ISPs to filter botnet traffic
Cops use fake DDoS services to take aim at wannabe cybercriminals
Thinking of trying a bit of DDoSsing to get a feel for life at the fringes of the Dark Side? Don’t do it! Continue reading Cops use fake DDoS services to take aim at wannabe cybercriminals
DoppelPaymer ransomware supsects arrested in Germany and Ukraine
Devices seized, suspects interrogated and arrested, allegedly connected to devastating cyberattack on University Hospital in Düsseldorf. Continue reading DoppelPaymer ransomware supsects arrested in Germany and Ukraine