Porn blast disrupts bail hearing of alleged Twitter hacker
An alleged hacker’s bail hearing held online via Zoom with screen sharing enabled… what could possibly go wrong? Continue reading Porn blast disrupts bail hearing of alleged Twitter hacker
Author Archives: Paul Ducklin
GandCrab ransomware hacker arrested in Belarus
Suspect is alleged to have extorted more than 1000 people, mostly in India, US, Ukraine, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Russia. Continue reading GandCrab ransomware hacker arrested in Belarus
Twitter hack – three suspects charged in the US
Three people have been fingered for the recent Twitter hack in which 45 high-profle accounts were taken over. Continue reading Twitter hack – three suspects charged in the US
Travel company CWT avoids ransomware derailment by paying $4.5m blackmail demand
US travel company CWT has reportedly coughed up $4.5m to ransomware crooks who stole data and scrambled files. Continue reading Travel company CWT avoids ransomware derailment by paying $4.5m blackmail demand
Servers at risk from “BootHole” bug – what you need to know
We explain the “BootHole” vulnerablity – as usual, in plain English and without hype. Find if you’re affected and what to do. Continue reading Servers at risk from “BootHole” bug – what you need to know
US tax service says, “2FA is a must!”
We know it’s an old drum, but we’re not tired of beating it yet: 2FA is your friend. Continue reading US tax service says, “2FA is a must!”
Firefox 79 is out – it’s a double-update month so patch now!
It’s a Blue Moon month for Firefox – the second full update in July! Continue reading Firefox 79 is out – it’s a double-update month so patch now!
ProLock ransomware – new report reveals the evolution of a threat
Ransomware crooks keep adjusting their approach to make their demands more compelling, even against companies that say they’d never pay up.
Continue reading ProLock ransomware – new report reveals the evolution of a threat
ASUS routers could be reflashed with malware – patch now!
Responsible disclosure means the bugs are already fixed – but don’t forget to check that you applied the patch. Continue reading ASUS routers could be reflashed with malware – patch now!
Sports team nearly paid a $1.25m transfer fee… to cybercrooks
If a crook is already inside your email, occasionally adding in believable emails of their own… how on earth do you spot the fake ones? Continue reading Sports team nearly paid a $1.25m transfer fee… to cybercrooks