Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex issues password reset warning
Yes, there was a breach. But it’s an old one that the crooks are trying to use again. Continue reading Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex issues password reset warning
Author Archives: Paul Ducklin
Python is dead. Long live Python!
Is Python 2 *really* dead. Or is it just shagged out after a long squawk? Continue reading Python is dead. Long live Python!
7 types of virus – a short glossary of contemporary cyberbadness
Here’s a short list of 7 malware categories we hope you never encounter. Sadly, it’s not an exhaustive list… but it’s a helpful start. Continue reading 7 types of virus – a short glossary of contemporary cyberbadness
Christmas malware uses “Support Greta Thunberg” as a lure
You’re invited to a climate demonstration… but to find the time and place, you need to open an attachment. Don’t do it! Continue reading Christmas malware uses “Support Greta Thunberg” as a lure
Apple iCloud “data dump” extortionist avoids prison
He claimed to have logins for millions of iCloud accounts, and told Apple he’d shut them all down unless he received a payoff. Continue reading Apple iCloud “data dump” extortionist avoids prison
Happy Holidays – and big thanks to everyone who’s working today!
Yes. there’s a message in the Christmas tree. Continue reading Happy Holidays – and big thanks to everyone who’s working today!
Sextortionists return for Christmas – price goes down, threats go up
This follow-up sextortion demand, timed to align with Christmas, has a much more aggressive and menacing tone that last week’s version. Continue reading Sextortionists return for Christmas – price goes down, threats go up
What a decade! Our baddest stories and biggest lessons, year by year…
From the bizarre, through the crazy, all the way to the outright impossible – there’s still plenty to learn from all of these stories. Continue reading What a decade! Our baddest stories and biggest lessons, year by year…
Serious Security: The decade-ending “Y2K bug” that wasn’t
We explain why you really need to RTFM. Even if TFM is very long and complicated and you are very experienced. Continue reading Serious Security: The decade-ending “Y2K bug” that wasn’t
Hiding malware downloads in Taylor Swift pics! New SophosLabs report
Just because a malware family isn’t all over the headlines doesn’t mean it isn’t interesting… or important… or dangerous! Continue reading Hiding malware downloads in Taylor Swift pics! New SophosLabs report