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Call centres behind fake cryptocurrency scams shut down across Europe
January 13, 2023
Researchers warn AI-generated phishing attacks are becoming more convincing
January 12, 2023
Smashing Security podcast #304: Oxford’s dating disaster, cheap security robots, and faking a suicide
January 12, 2023
Post-ransomware attack, The Guardian warns staff their personal data was accessed
January 12, 2023
Free decryptor for victims of MegaCortex ransomware released
January 12, 2023
Does a hybrid model for vulnerability management make sense?
January 9, 2023
LockBit ransomware gang says sorry, gives free decryptor to SickKids hospital
January 5, 2023
Google Home smart speaker bug could have allowed hackers to spy on your conversations
January 4, 2023
Data of over 200 million Deezer users stolen, leaks on hacking forum
January 3, 2023
LostPass: after the LastPass hack, here’s what you need to know
January 3, 2023
Don’t click too quick! FBI warns of malicious search engine ads
December 22, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #303: Secret Roomba snaps, Christmas cab scams, and the future of AI
December 22, 2022
Data breach at Social Blade confirmed. Hacker offers to sell database on underground website
December 16, 2022
Backup saves the day after crime author loses laptop in blizzard
December 16, 2022
Microsoft approved and digitally-signed malicious drivers used in ransomware attacks
December 15, 2022
Operation Power Off: 50 DDoS-services taken offline in international crackdown
December 15, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #302: Lensa AI, and a dog called Bob
December 15, 2022
Hive ransomware gang claims responsibility for attack on Intersport that left cash registers disabled
December 12, 2022
Rackspace customers rage following ransomware attack, as class-action lawsuits filed
December 9, 2022
Metaparasites: The cybercriminals who rip each other off
December 8, 2022
North Korean hackers exploit Seoul Halloween tragedy in zero-day attack
December 8, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #301: AI chatbot or the start of Skynet? Eufy privacy, and hot desks
December 8, 2022
Russian courts attacked by CryWiper malware that poses as ransomware
December 5, 2022
Hacking cars remotely with just their VIN
December 5, 2022
Whoops! Researchers accidentally crash botnet used to launch DDoS and cryptomining campaigns
December 5, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #300: Interplanetary file systems, iSpoof, and don’t delete Twitter
December 1, 2022
Twitter isn’t going to stop people posting COVID-19 misinformation anymore
November 30, 2022
Flaw allowed man to access private information of other Brinks Home Security customers
November 30, 2022
Operation Elaborate – UK police text 70,000 people thought to have fallen victim to iSpoof bank fraudsters
November 24, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #299: EV charging risks, FTX, and an ancient apocalypse
November 24, 2022
Hive ransomware has extorted $100 million in 18 months, FBI warns
November 23, 2022
For two years security experts have been secretly decrypting systems for Zeppelin ransomware victims
November 23, 2022
Ouch! Ransomware gang says it won’t attack AirAsia again due to the “chaotic organisation” and sloppy security of hacked airline’s network
November 22, 2022
Police force published sexual assault victims’ names and addresses on its website
November 18, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #298: Housing market scams, Twitter 2FA, and the fesshole
November 17, 2022
It’s time. Delete your Twitter DMs
November 16, 2022
Healthcare sector warned of Venus ransomware attacks
November 15, 2022
Alleged LockBit ransomware operator arrested in Canada
November 11, 2022
Update your Lenovo laptop’s firmware now! Flaws could help malware survive a hard disk wipe
November 10, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #297: Mastodon 101, and the Hushpuppi saga
November 10, 2022
Having refused to pay ransom, health insurer Medibank sees customer data posted online by hackers
November 9, 2022
Mastodon: What you need to know for your security and privacy
November 8, 2022
Medibank refuses to pay ransom after 9.7 million health insurance customers have their data stolen
November 7, 2022
Crime in the metaverse – police face new challenges in a virtual world
November 4, 2022
Verified users beware! Scammers are exploiting Twitter turmoil caused by Elon Musk’s takeover
November 3, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #296: Twitter turmoil, AI animal chatters, and metaverse at work
November 3, 2022
Extortion fears after hacker stole patient files from Dutch mental health clinics
October 31, 2022
Twilio reveals hackers compromised its systems a month earlier than previously thought
October 31, 2022
New York Post was hacked from the inside, employee fired after offensive articles posted online
October 27, 2022
LinkedIn’s new security features fight scammers, deepfakes, and hackers
October 27, 2022
Cybersecurity event cancelled after scammers disrupt LinkedIn live chat
October 25, 2022
Seven months after it found out, FamilySearch tells users their personal data has been breached
October 24, 2022
Car dealer group Pendragon refuses to pay $60 million to ransomware extortionists
October 24, 2022
Ex-cop abused police tool in Snapshot sextortion plot that stole sexually explicit photos and videos
October 24, 2022
Microsoft “BlueBleed” data breach: customer details and email content exposed
October 20, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #294: The Virgin trains swindler, cyber clowns, and AirTag election debacle
October 19, 2022
Fine for Shein! Fashion site hit with $1.9 million bill after lying about data breach
October 17, 2022
Kolide, endpoint security for teams that want to meet SOC 2 compliance goals without sacrificing privacy
October 17, 2022
Heat left by users’ fingertips could help hackers crack passwords, researchers claim
October 13, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #293: Massive crypto bungle, and the slave scammers
October 12, 2022
Internet outages hit Ukraine following Russian missile strikes
October 12, 2022
Patch your iPhone now against mystery Mail crash bug
October 12, 2022
“Stealing the crown jewels” – see me talk at UK Cyber Week
October 11, 2022
Kolide gives you real-time fleet visibility across Mac, Windows, and Linux, answering questions MDMs can’t
October 11, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #292: Trussterflucks and eBay stalking
October 6, 2022
How a deepfake Mark Ruffalo scammed half a million dollars from a lonely heart
October 4, 2022
CISA orders federal agencies to catalog their networks, and scan for bugs
October 4, 2022
Kolide can help you nail audits and compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet
October 4, 2022
Student data leaked after LA school district says it won’t pay ransom
October 3, 2022
There’s good and bad news about the Microsoft Exchange server zero-day exploit
October 3, 2022
Prison for ex-eBay staff who aggressively cyberstalked company’s critics with Craigslist sex party ads and funeral wreaths
September 30, 2022
Watchfinder warns customers that hackers stole their data
September 30, 2022
IT admin admits sabotaging ex-employer’s network in bid for higher salary
September 29, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #291: Deepfake dangers, AI image opt out, and controlling your urges
September 28, 2022
TAP Air Portugal confirms hack, as Ragnar Locker gang leaks data – including that of Portugese president
September 26, 2022
Beware Revolut frozen card scams sent via SMS text
September 26, 2022
Teen hacking suspect charged with computer misuse and breach of bail conditions
September 26, 2022
See how Pentera identifies and mitigates the risk of your most exploitable exposed credentials
September 26, 2022
Oxford teen arrested in UK on suspicion of hacking
September 23, 2022
“Fake crypto millionaire” charged with alleged $1.7M cryptomining scam
September 23, 2022
Come to the National Information Security Conference in October, and see Smashing Security LIVE!
September 23, 2022
How to have fun negotiating with a ransomware gang
September 22, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #290: Uber, Rockstar, and crystal balls
September 22, 2022
Reflections in your glasses can leak information while you’re on a Zoom call
September 21, 2022
Energy bill rebate scams spread via SMS and email
September 21, 2022
Starbucks Singapore warns customers after hacker steals data, offers it for sale on underground forum
September 16, 2022
Uber’s hacker *irritated* his way into its network, stole internal documents
September 16, 2022
FBI warns of criminals attacking healthcare payment processors
September 15, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #289: Printer peeves, health data hangups, and Twitter tussles – with Rory Cellan-Jones
September 15, 2022
Patch now! Microsoft issues critical security updates as PCs attacked through zero-day flaw
September 14, 2022
Warning issued about Vice Society ransomware gang after attacks on schools
September 8, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #288: Chiquita banana, dumb criminals, and detecting ring binders
September 7, 2022
Massive hotel group IHG struck by cyberattack which disrupts booking systems
September 7, 2022
QNAP tells NAS users to “take immediate action” after new wave of DeadBolt ransomware attacks
September 7, 2022
FBI issues warning after crypto-crooks steal $1.3 billion in just three months
September 1, 2022
Over 900K Kubernetes clusters are misconfigured! Is your cluster a target?
September 1, 2022
Smashing Security podcast #287: Lost in translation, spiders, and slapping tortillas
September 1, 2022
Student Loan Breach Exposes 2.5M Records
August 31, 2022
Watering Hole Attacks Push ScanBox Keylogger
August 30, 2022
Boots lets down its customers, by only offering SMS-based 2FA
August 30, 2022