Collaborate Disseminate
Alright, we’re calling it — we need a pejorative equivalent to “script kiddie” to describe someone using a Flipper Zero for annoyingly malign purposes. If you need an example, check …read more Continue reading Flipper Zero “Smoking” a Smart Meter is a Bad Look for Hardware Hackers
We’ve all looked up things on Wikipedia and, generally, it is usually correct information. However, the fact that anyone can edit it leads to abuse and makes it somewhat unreliable. …read more Continue reading Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Great Electric Toaster Hoax
PC manufacturer Acer might have received a $50 million ransom demand, a warning spreads on Facebook about a trick being used by hackers, and why are the City of London’s police not happy about Sci Hub?
All this and much much more is discussed in the… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #220: Ransoms, scandals, and glitter bombs
With the promise of a widely available COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, Europol, the European Union’s law-enforcement agency, has issued a warning about the rise of vaccine-related Dark Web activity. The agency joins a chorus of security professi… Continue reading Europol Warns COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Vulnerable to Fraud, Theft
The hotly anticipated game — featuring a digital Keanu Reeves as a major character — is being used as a lure for cyberattacks. Continue reading ‘Free’ Cyberpunk 2077 Downloads Lead to Data Harvesting
You need to spread the word to your family and friends NOT to spread the word to their family and friends Continue reading “Instant bank fraud” hoax is back – don’t spread fake news!
The Gadget Show’s Jon Bentley joins us to discuss the mystery of a Facebook friend you never requested, software updates for the Mercedes S-Class, and risks in the online classroom.
All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the aw… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #195: Selene Delgado Lopez is not your friend
At the risk of giving you a feeling of déjà vu all over again, it’s time to talk about Facebook hoaxes once more. Continue reading Facebook hoaxes back in the spotlight – what to tell your friends
Troy Hunt said that the supposed data breach perpetrated by Anonymous is most likely a hoax. Continue reading Minneapolis Police Department Hack Likely Fake, Says Researcher
The video is obviously faked, but it’s still setting the anti-vaxx internet on fire. Continue reading Somehow This Wild Hoax Bill Gates Anti-Vaxx Video Doesn’t Violate YouTube’s Policies