The link between home, family and company security

It’s no surprise that cyber criminals target high-profile individuals or those with access privilege. Malicious actors often use social engineering and whale phishing attacks against these people to breach systems. But households and family members of company executives may also be the target of cyberattacks. In some cases, such as sextortion attempts, criminals demand monetary […]

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Smashing Security podcast #331: Boris Johnson’s WhatsApps, and sextorting party girls

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to hand over his WhatsApp messages – or does he? And a couple of fun-loving girls from Aberdeen have come up with a sinister twist on sextortion scams.

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Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants

Threat landscape trends demonstrate the impressive flexibility of cybercriminals as they continually seek out fresh methods of attack, including exploiting vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access, compromising sensitive information, and defrauding… Continue reading Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants

Smashing Security podcast #295: Slushygate, sextortion, and nano-targeting

What is slushygate and how does it link to sextortion in the States? What is the most impersonated brand when it comes to delivering phishing emails? And what the flip is nano-targeting?

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Ex-cop abused police tool in Snapshot sextortion plot that stole sexually explicit photos and videos

A former officer at Louisville Metro Police has admitted his part in a conspiracy that stalked and extorted young women online, breaking into their Snapchat accounts in order to steal their naked photos and videos.

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12 Arrested as Interpol Takes Down Transnational Sextortion Ring

By Deeba Ahmed
Interpol has confirmed the dismantling of a transnational sextortion gang that raked in a whopping $47,000 from dozens of victims.
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FTC warns LGBTQ+ community of extortion scams targeting them on dating apps

Members of the LGBTQ+ community have been warned to be on their guard against extortionists who may attempt to prey on them via online dating apps such as Grindr and Feeld.

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Smashing Security podcast #276: Webcam extortion, Michael Fish, and food foul-ups

A browser extension bug let malicious websites spy on webcams, hackers threaten the global food supply chain, and Michael Fish (not that one…) hacked into his female classmates’ online accounts, hunting for nude photos and videos.

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Keeping pace with emerging threats: The roundup

Egress issued its mid-year 2022 threat report offering details of emerging threats along with insights about protecting employees, customers, and businesses from these specific cyberattacks. The report provides comprehensive details about threats assoc… Continue reading Keeping pace with emerging threats: The roundup