S3 Ep107: Eight months to kick out the crooks and you think that’s GOOD? [Audio + Text]
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Category Archives: cyberextortion
Paying ransomware crooks won’t reduce your legal risk, warns regulator
“We paid the crooks to keep things under control and make a bad thing better”… isn’t a valid excuse. Who knew? Continue reading Paying ransomware crooks won’t reduce your legal risk, warns regulator
FTC warns of LGBTQ+ extortion scams – be aware before you share!
It’s a simple jingle and it’s solid advice: “If in doubt, don’t give it out!” Continue reading FTC warns of LGBTQ+ extortion scams – be aware before you share!
LAPSUS$ hacks continue despite two UK hacker suspects in court
Do you know where in your company to report security anomalies? If you receive such reports, do you have an efficient way to process them? Continue reading LAPSUS$ hacks continue despite two UK hacker suspects in court
Radiohead releases ‘OK Computer’ sessions that hacker tried to ransom
The band shrugged off the threat and released the files on Bandcamp. They’re long and not very interesting, they said. Continue reading Radiohead releases ‘OK Computer’ sessions that hacker tried to ransom
Rogue Waves: Preparing the Internet for the Next Mega DDoS Attack
Why many attack techniques can be reused – but organizations can’t defend against them. Continue reading Rogue Waves: Preparing the Internet for the Next Mega DDoS Attack
Dark Overlord hackers release alleged 9/11 lawsuit documents
The extortionists leaked a “small sample” of what they say are 18k classified legal documents containing 9/11 “truth” stolen from a law firm. Continue reading Dark Overlord hackers release alleged 9/11 lawsuit documents
“Give me a job or else!” approach fails to land IT job
Sending an application letter to your prospective employer is a good idea, an extortion letter, not so much Continue reading “Give me a job or else!” approach fails to land IT job
Hackers holds entire school district to ransom
The hacking group stole personal information and sent explicit death threats against children to their parents. Continue reading Hackers holds entire school district to ransom