Graham CLULEY December 14, 2023 Promo Protect all your devices, without slowing them down. Free 30-day trial A man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after being found guilty of hacking into his former employer’s network, and causing substantial damage. 38-year-old Miklos Daniel Brody, of San Francisco, worked as a cloud engineer for […]
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A hacker bursts the bubble of inflatable fetish fans, Hollywood celebrities unwittingly record videos in a Kremlin plot, and there’s a particularly devious WordPress-related malware campaign. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by […]
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On Dec. 18, 2013, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that U.S. retail giant Target was battling a wide-ranging computer intrusion that compromised more than 40 million customer payment cards over the previous month. The malware used in the Target breach included the text string “Rescator,” which also was the handle chosen by the cybercriminal who was […]
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Cybersecurity researchers have identified a set of 116 malicious packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that are designed to infect Windows and Linux systems with a custom backdoor. “In some cases, the final payload is a variant of the infamous W4SP Stealer, or a simple clipboard monitor to steal cryptocurrency, or both,” ESET […]
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What’s happened? Researchers at Abnormal have discovered the latest evolution in call-back phishing campaigns. Call-back phishing? Traditional phishing emails might contain a malicious link or attachment, and lure recipients into clicking on them via social engineering techniques. Call-back phishing dupes unsuspecting victims into telephoning a fraudulent call centre, where they will speak to an actual […]
Cyber NewsUnlocking Security: The Power of ISO 27001 Risk Assessments In an era where data is the lifeblood of businesses and cyber threats lurk in the shadows, safeguarding sensitive information has become paramount. Companies must adopt a proactive approach to protect their data assets from ever-evolving cyber threats. Enter ISO 27001, a globally recognized standard for […]
ISO 27001 Risk AssessmentUnlocking Security and Efficiency: The Power of ITIL Compliance In an era where data breaches and cyber threats lurk around every virtual corner, ensuring the security of your company’s sensitive information has never been more critical. Businesses of all sizes and industries are constantly under siege from cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in their digital […]
ITIL ComplianceUnlocking CMMC: Proven Steps for Seamless Defense Industry Compliance In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, safeguarding sensitive defense industry information is of paramount importance. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has emerged as a critical framework to bolster the cybersecurity posture of organizations working with the Department of Defense […]
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