Unheard recordings of Radiohead from Ok Computer hacked; refuses to pay ransom

By Waqas
Popular British rock band Radiohead is in the news for all the wrong reasons. According to an announcement made by Radiohead this Tuesday, the band had to release 18 hours of unheard material from the studio sessions recorded in 1997 for their… Continue reading Unheard recordings of Radiohead from Ok Computer hacked; refuses to pay ransom

Radiohead Releases Music Online Instead of Giving in to Blackmailer Demands

Radiohead was breached but, instead of paying ransom, the English rock band decided to release a collection of 18 hours of unheard music on Bandcamp for charity, the band’s guitarist Jonny Greenwood announced on Twitter on Tuesday. According to G… Continue reading Radiohead Releases Music Online Instead of Giving in to Blackmailer Demands

Ransomware Rampage, Mobile Phishing Attacks, iPhone App Ad Trackers

This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for June 3rd 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: US cities are being rampaged with ransomware, mobile phishing attacks on the rise, and do you know what your iPhone is doing while you … Continue reading Ransomware Rampage, Mobile Phishing Attacks, iPhone App Ad Trackers

Shade Ransomware Expands to U.S. Targets

Coming to America: The Shade ransomware, which has historically targeted Russian victims, was recently spotted expanding its sights. Continue reading Shade Ransomware Expands to U.S. Targets

Git Code Repos Held to Ransom – Thousands Hacked

Many private Git repositories are at risk of being leaked to the public. Anonymous hackers have wiped the code and are demanding Bitcoin. Or else they’ll open-source it for you. And then everyone will be able to read your soopah-sekrit sores.
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IT service provider refuses to pay ransom, hackers publish stolen data online

Multi-vendor service provider CityComp has suffered a breach that resulted in leaked customer data. Some of the German firm’s clients include big names like Oracle, Volkswagen, and Airbus. In a statement posted high on its official web site, City… Continue reading IT service provider refuses to pay ransom, hackers publish stolen data online

10 Ransomware Attacks You Should Know About in 2019

Ransomware was deemed one of the biggest malware threats of 2018, and it continues to disrupt the operations of businesses and the daily lives of individuals all over the world in 2019. The 2019 ransomware landscape is quite diverse – security re… Continue reading 10 Ransomware Attacks You Should Know About in 2019

Applicants data of 3 elite US colleges hacked for ransom

By Ryan De Souza
Recently it was reported that Chinese hackers are aiming to target around 26 leading research academies to steal research about maritime technology, the majority of which happen to be based in the USA. In the same week, three mainstrea… Continue reading Applicants data of 3 elite US colleges hacked for ransom