Category: Guest blog
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Half a million hotel guests at risk after hackers accessed sensitive data
Half a million hotel guests at risk after hackers accessed sensitive data The personal information of almost half a million people is now in the hands of hackers after a security breach of a company used by some of the world’s best known hotel brands. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security…
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Medusa ransomware: what you need to know
Medusa ransomware: what you need to know Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform that has targeted organisations around the world. Read more about it in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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No, Brad Pitt isn’t in love with you
No, Brad Pitt isn’t in love with you No, Brad Pitt isn’t in love with you. A French woman was duped into believing a hospitalised Brad Pitt had fallen in love with her. The scammers even faked a “breaking news” report announcing the revelation of Brad’s new love… Read more in my article on the…
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Pastor’s “dream” crypto scheme alleged to be a multi-million dollar scam
Pastor’s “dream” crypto scheme alleged to be a multi-million dollar scam Imagine trusting your pastor with your savings, only to find out he’s running a crypto scam. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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Canadian man loses a cryptocurrency fortune to scammers – here’s how you can stop it happening to you
Canadian man loses a cryptocurrency fortune to scammers – here’s how you can stop it happening to you A Canadian man lost a $100,000 cryptocurrency fortune – all because he did a careless Google search. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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Space Bears ransomware: what you need to know
Space Bears ransomware: what you need to know The Space Bears ransomware gang stands out from the crowd by presenting itself better than many legitimate companies, with corporate stock images and a professional-looking leak site. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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United Nations aviation agency hacked, recruitment database plundered
United Nations aviation agency hacked, recruitment database plundered The ICAO, the UN aviation agency tasked with keeping our skies safe, just got hacked… again. This time, a hacker is offering to sell the personal data of 42,000 job applicants. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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It’s time to stop calling it “pig butchering”
It’s time to stop calling it “pig butchering” Online romance and investment scams are painful enough without its victims being described as “pigs.” Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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Rydox cybercrime marketplace seized by law enforcement, suspected admins arrested
Rydox cybercrime marketplace seized by law enforcement, suspected admins arrested Rydox, an online marketplace used by cybercriminals to sell hacked personal information and tools to commit fraud, has been seized in an international law enforcement operation and its suspected administrators arrested. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go…
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27 DDoS-for-hire services disrupted in run-up to holiday season
27 DDoS-for-hire services disrupted in run-up to holiday season Operation PowerOFF has disrupted what was anticipated to be a surge of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks over the Christmas period by taking over two dozen “booter” or “stresser” websites offline. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to…
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Doughnut orders disrupted! Krispy Kreme suffers hack attack
Doughnut orders disrupted! Krispy Kreme suffers hack attack Krispy Kreme, the dispenser of delectable doughnuts, says that it suffered a cyber attack at the end of last month which saw its IT systems compromised and has disrupted online orders in parts of the United States. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security…
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“CP3O” pleads guilty to multi-million dollar cryptomining scheme
“CP3O” pleads guilty to multi-million dollar cryptomining scheme A man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to an illegal cryptomining operation that stole millions of dollars worth of cloud computing resources. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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3AM ransomware: what you need to know
3AM ransomware: what you need to know The 3AM ransomware first emerged in late 2023. Like other ransomware, 3AM exfiltrates victims’ data (demanding a ransom is paid) and encrypts the copies left behind. Here’s what you need to know. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to…
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Ransomware-hit vodka maker Stoli files for bankruptcy in the United States
Ransomware-hit vodka maker Stoli files for bankruptcy in the United States Stoli Group USA, the US subsidiary of vodka maker Stoli, has filed for bankruptcy – and a ransomware attack is at least partly to blame. The American branch of Stoli, which imports and distributes Stoli brands in the United States, as well as the…
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Tech support scams leverage Google ads again and again, fleecing unsuspecting internet users
Tech support scams leverage Google ads again and again, fleecing unsuspecting internet users It’s not a new technique, but that doesn’t mean that cybercriminals cannot make rich rewards from SEO poisoning. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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North Korean hackers masquerade as remote IT workers and venture capitalists to steal crypto and secrets
North Korean hackers masquerade as remote IT workers and venture capitalists to steal crypto and secrets In itslust for stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information, North Korean hackers are disguising themselves as remote IT workers, recruiters, and even venture capitalists. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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No guarantees of payday for ransomware gang that claims to have hacked children’s hospital
No guarantees of payday for ransomware gang that claims to have hacked children’s hospital What is the point of INC Ransom’s attack on Alder Hey? They are not likely to be paid, and the attack on a children’s hospital only increases the chances that they will one day find their collars felt by law enforcement.…
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UK hospital, hit by cyberattack, resorts to paper and postpones procedures
UK hospital, hit by cyberattack, resorts to paper and postpones procedures A British hospital is grappling with a major cyberattack that has crippled its IT systems and disrupted patient care. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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Mimic ransomware: what you need to know
Mimic ransomware: what you need to know What makes Mimic particularly unusual is that it exploits the API of a legitimate Windows file search tool (“Everything” by Voidtools) to quickly locate files for encryption. Find out more about the threat in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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750,000 patients’ medical records exposed after data breach at French hospital
750,000 patients’ medical records exposed after data breach at French hospital A hacker calling themselves “nears” claims to have compromised the systems of multiple healthcare facilities across France, claiming to have gained access to the records of over 1.5 million people. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Graham Cluley…