Category: Guest blog
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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…