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grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-30 16:28:30 Twitter isn\'t going to stop people posting COVID-19 misinformation anymore (lien direct) As of September 2022, Twitter had challenged 11.72 million accounts, suspended 11,230 accounts, and removed over 97,674 pieces of misleading content related to COVID-19 worldwide. Today? It’s not doing anything. As an update on the company’s COVID-19 misinformation report webpage notes: Effective November 23, 2022, Twitter is no longer enforcing the COVID-19 misleading information policy. … Continue reading "Twitter isn’t going to stop people posting COVID-19 misinformation anymore" Guideline ★★★★
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-30 09:47:14 Flaw allowed man to access private information of other Brinks Home Security customers (lien direct) A Canadian man has revealed that the company he chose to provide security for his home was carelessly exposing the private information for other customers, even after he warned them about the problem. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. ★★
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-23 18:04:36 Hive ransomware has extorted $100 million in 18 months, FBI warns (lien direct) $100 million. That's the amount of money that the Hive ransomware is thought to have extorted from over 1300 companies around the world, according to a joint report from the FBI, CISA, and HHS. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Ransomware
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-23 00:11:08 For two years security experts kept secret that they were helping Zeppelin ransomware victims decrypt their files (lien direct) Researchers at cybersecurity firm Unit 221B have revealed that they have been secretly helping victims of the Zeppelin ransomware decrypt their computer systems since 2020. Ransomware ★★★★
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-22 16:34:35 Ouch! Ransomware gang says it won\'t attack AirAsia again due to the “chaotic organisation” and sloppy security of hacked company\'s network (lien direct) The Daixin ransomware gang has given a humiliating slap in the face to Air Asia, which lost the personal data of five million passengers and all of its employees earlier this month. Ransomware ★★★★
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-18 14:17:07 Police force published sexual assault victims\' names and addresses on its website (lien direct) A UK police force has apologised after it published the names and addresses of victims of sexual assault on its website. Suffolk Police says that it has launched an investigation into how victims' names, addresses, dates of birth, and details of reportedly hundreds of alleged offences were left on public view. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-16 00:58:19 It\'s time. Delete your Twitter DMs (lien direct) Twitter is in chaos. I'd rather delete my Direct Messages one-by-one than one day find that they are in the hands of a hacker or a disgruntled Twitter employee who goes rogue.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-15 17:10:19 Healthcare sector warned of Venus ransomware attacks (lien direct) Healthcare organisations in the United States are being warned to be on their guard once again, this time against a family of ransomware known as Venus. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Ransomware
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-11 11:49:29 Alleged LockBit ransomware operator arrested in Canada (lien direct) A man with dual Russian and Canadian nationality has been arrested in connection with his alleged part in the LockBit ransomware conspiracy that has demanded more than $100 million from its victims. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Ransomware
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-10 15:21:29 Update your Lenovo laptop\'s firmware now! Flaws could help malware survive a hard disk wipe (lien direct) PC manufacturer Lenovo has been forced to push out a security update to more than two dozen of its laptop models, following the discovery of high severity vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious hackers. Security researchers at ESET discovered flaws in 25 of its laptop models - including IdeaPads, Slims, and ThinkBooks - that could be used to disable the UEFI Secure Boot process. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Malware
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-09 16:16:11 Having refused to pay ransom, health insurer Medibank sees customer data posted online by hackers (lien direct) A ransomware gang has begun to publish data on the dark web stolen from Australia's largest health insurer Medibank. Curiously, the hackers have released details of insured customers, sorted into two files bearing the label "naughty-list" and "good-list." Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Ransomware
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-08 14:37:02 Mastodon: What you need to know for your security and privacy (lien direct) Mastodon is hot right now. After some years of only being used by geeks (yes, I've had an account for a while now) it's at the tipping point of becoming mainstream. If you're part of the exodus of users leaving Twitter for Mastodon, what are the security and privacy issues that you need to be aware of?
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-07 17:57:54 Medibank refuses to pay ransom after 9.7 million health insurance customers have their data stolen (lien direct) Embattled Australian health insurer Medibank says that it will not pay a ransom to cyber extortionists who stolen the personal data of almost ten million customers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-04 08:44:37 Crime in the metaverse – police face new challenges in a virtual world (lien direct) The metaverse is evolving, and tech giants like Meta (the firm previously known as Facebook), Microsoft, and Google are betting big that you'll want to be a part of it. You know who else might be keen? Criminals. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-11-03 16:22:21 Verified users beware! Scammers are exploiting Twitter turmoil caused by Elon Musk\'s takeover (lien direct) The world's richest man's plans for the news junkie's favourite social network inevitably get a great deal of attention. Not everyone will be aware of the details of what Elon Musk might be planning for Twitter, but they will certainly be aware that it's a hot topic. And so if a Twitter user receives a message claiming to be about their verified account, they may very well believe it... and that makes them more susceptible to falling into a trap. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-31 19:05:03 Extortion fears after hacker stole patient files from Dutch mental health clinics (lien direct) Patients of Dutch mental health clinics are being warned that their personal records have fallen into the hands of hackers following a security breach at an online portal that "guaranteed" their privacy. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-31 09:44:26 Twilio reveals hackers compromised its systems a month earlier than previously thought (lien direct) Cloud communications firm Twilio reveals that it fell victim to a voice phishing attack in June 2022, allowing hackers to access customer contact information.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-27 19:01:15 New York Post was hacked from the inside, employee fired after offensive articles posted online (lien direct) The Murdoch-owned New York Post published a series of incendiary and offensive articles online earlier today, calling for the assassination of political figures like Joe Biden and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and spreading racial slurs.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-27 15:22:20 LinkedIn\'s new security features fight scammers, deepfakes, and hackers (lien direct) LinkedIn says it is beefing up its security in an attempt to better protect its userbase from fraudulent activity such as profiles that use AI-generated deepfake photos, and messages that may contain unwanted or harmful content. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-25 12:25:20 Cybersecurity event cancelled after scammers disrupt LinkedIn live chat (lien direct) It was all going so well. At first. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-24 23:50:04 Seven months after it found out, FamilySearch tells users their personal data has been breached (lien direct) Shouldn't affected users have been told sooner?
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-24 19:44:40 Car dealer group Pendragon refuses to pay $60 million to ransomware extortionists (lien direct) Pendragon - the car dealership group which owns Evans Halshaw, CarStore, and Stratstone, and operates around 160 showrooms across the UK - has confirmed that its IT servers have been hacked by cybercriminals who claim to have stolen five per cent of its data. Ransomware
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-24 16:06:34 Ex-cop abused police tool in Snapshot sextortion plot that stole sexually explicit photos and videos (lien direct) 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. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Tool
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-20 11:35:08 Microsoft “BlueBleed” data breach: customer details and email content exposed (lien direct) Microsoft says that it accidentally exposed sensitive customer data after failing to configure a server securely. But it's far from happy with the security researchers who told them about the problem...
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-17 14:34:27 Fine for Shein! Fashion site hit with $1.9 million bill after lying about data breach (lien direct) The parent company of women's fashion site Shein has been fined $1.9 million after being accused of lying about the extent of data breach, and notifying "only a fraction" of affected customers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Data Breach
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-17 13:00:54 Kolide, endpoint security for teams that want to meet SOC 2 compliance goals without sacrificing privacy (lien direct) >Continue reading "Kolide, endpoint security for teams that want to meet SOC 2 compliance goals without sacrificing privacy"
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-13 12:17:55 Heat left by users\' fingertips could help hackers crack passwords, researchers claim (lien direct) Boffins at the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, have developed a system which they claim demonstrates a new type of cybersecurity threat: a "thermal attack." According to the researchers, the falling price of heat-detecting thermal imaging cameras and advances in machine learning have made it more feasible to guess what passwords a target may have entered on a keyboard, up to a minute after typing them. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-12 13:44:01 Internet outages hit Ukraine following Russian missile strikes (lien direct) Ukraine has seen internet outages this week following renewed missile attacks from Russian forces. With a combination of power cuts and DDoS attacks knocking out telecommunications systems, internet availibility suffered a 35% dip. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-12 13:23:06 Patch your iPhone now against mystery Mail crash bug (lien direct) iOS 16.0.3 has been pushed out by Apple, and my advice is that you should install it.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-11 23:20:17 “Stealing the crown jewels” – see me talk at UK Cyber Week (lien direct) At UKCyberWeek at the Business Design Centre in London, on 3 & 4 November 2022, I'll be offering practical insight on how computer systems are being targeted, shine some light on mysterious and elusive global crime rings that have made billions of dollars, and describe the lessons that today's organisations should learn about how to protect themselves from attack. Grab your free ticket.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-11 09:42:49 Kolide gives you real-time fleet visibility across Mac, Windows, and Linux, answering questions MDMs can\'t (lien direct) >Continue reading "Kolide gives you real-time fleet visibility across Mac, Windows, and Linux, answering questions MDMs can't"
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-04 19:20:33 How a deepfake Mark Ruffalo scammed half a million dollars from a lonely heart (lien direct) A 74-year-old Manga artist received an unsolicited Facebook message from somebody claiming to be Incredible Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo. You can probably guess where this is heading...
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-04 15:40:04 CISA orders federal agencies to catalog their networks, and scan for bugs (lien direct) You always want to know what is attached to your network. And whether it could be vulnerable or not. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-04 10:28:51 Kolide can help you nail audits and compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet (lien direct) >Continue reading "Kolide can help you nail audits and compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet"
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-03 17:20:12 Student data leaked after LA school district says it won\'t pay ransom (lien direct) Hackers have leaked data stolen from the United States's second-largest school district, after the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced it would not be giving in to ransom demands. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-10-03 17:16:51 There\'s good and bad news about the Microsoft Exchange server zero-day exploit (lien direct) Yay, Microsoft has told us how to mitigate against the recently-discovered zero-day attacks. Boo, the mitigations can be bypassed...
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-30 16:49:03 Prison for ex-eBay staff who aggressively cyberstalked company\'s critics with Craigslist sex party ads and funeral wreaths (lien direct) Two men, who previously worked at eBay, have been sentenced to prison after admitting their role in a cyberstalking campaign that targeted the editor and publisher of a newsletter that criticised the company. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-30 14:54:07 Watchfinder warns customers that hackers stole their data (lien direct) Luxury pre-owned watch website Watchfinder has warned its user base that their personal data has been accessed after an employee's account was broken into and a customer list accessed.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-26 14:33:55 TAP Air Portugal confirms hack, as Ragnar Locker gang leaks data – including that of Portugese president (lien direct) Politicians including Portugese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa are amongst those who have had their personal information leaked following an attack by the notorious Ragnar Locker gang against the country's national airline TAP. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-26 14:29:27 Beware Revolut frozen card scams sent via SMS text (lien direct) Users of Revolut, the popular banking app, would be wise to be on their guard - as scammers are sending out barrages of SMS text messages, posing as official communications from the financial firm.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-26 11:24:21 Teen hacking suspect charged with computer misuse and breach of bail conditions (lien direct) Could the 16-year-old arrested in Oxford in March now be the 17-year-old arrested in Oxfordshire and charged with breaching his bail conditions?
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-26 09:12:06 See how Pentera identifies and mitigates the risk of your most exploitable exposed credentials (lien direct) >Continue reading "See how Pentera identifies and mitigates the risk of your most exploitable exposed credentials"
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-23 16:23:12 Oxford teen arrested in UK on suspicion of hacking (lien direct) The boy, who has not been named, was arrested as part of an investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA). He remains in police custody. Although at the time of writing no more details have been shared, there is speculation online that the arrest is in relation to the recent hacks of Uber and Rockstar Games. Uber Uber
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-23 13:32:56 “Fake crypto millionaire” charged with alleged $1.7M cryptomining scam (lien direct) A self-proclaimed cryptocurrency millionaire has been charged with multiple felonies for his alleged role in a scam that purported to sell a high-powered cryptomining machine called the "Bitex Blockbuster" that did not actually exist. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-23 13:23:08 Come to the National Information Security Conference in October, and see Smashing Security LIVE! (lien direct) Between 5-7 October, I will be chairing the UK's National Information Security Conference (better known as NISC), at Carden Park in Cheshire. It's a great event - you should come along. Oh, and we'll do the podcast "live" there as well...
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-22 13:43:22 How to have fun negotiating with a ransomware gang (lien direct) Can negotiating your firm’s ransomware payment actually be fun? Well, if it’s a game rather than the real thing then yes! The inventive bods at the Financial Times have created an imaginative ransomware negotiation simulator which lets you imagine you’re in the hot seat at a hacked company, trying to stop cybercriminals from releasing sensitive … Continue reading "How to have fun negotiating with a ransomware gang" Ransomware
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-21 10:13:18 Reflections in your glasses can leak information while you\'re on a Zoom call (lien direct) Bespectacled video conferencing participants have more to worry about than if their hair is uncombed or they have some spinach stuck between their teeth. According to newly-publicised research, they may also be unwittingly leaking sensitive information displayed on their computer screens. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-21 09:54:34 Energy bill rebate scams spread via SMS and email (lien direct) The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that fraudsters are sending out emails and SMS texts urging homeowners to sign up for a discount on their energy bills.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-16 14:34:33 Starbucks Singapore warns customers after hacker steals data, offers it for sale on underground forum (lien direct) 200,000 customers of Starbucks in Singapore have had their personal details put up for sale online, after a security incident at the coffee chain. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
grahamcluley.webp 2022-09-16 11:37:48 Uber\'s hacker *irritated* his way into its network, stole internal documents (lien direct) Uber has suffered a security breach which allowed a hacker to break into its network, and access the company's internal documents and systems. How did they do it? By bombarding an employee with a spate of multi-factor authentication (MFA) push notifications. Uber Uber
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