SamSam ransomware: what you need to know
We take a look at SamSam ransomware, the malware that messed with Atlanta, and tell you how it works and what you can do to combat it. Categories: Cybercrime Malware Tags: atlanta ransomwareexploitsmalwareransomransomwaresamsamsamsam ransomware (Read more...) The post SamSam ransomware: what you need to know appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs ... Read More
Far Cry 5 download offers: embrace the power of “no”
It seems opportunists are jumping on popular video game Far Cry 5's bandwagon, with a flood of promises for free game downloads. We take a look at a return to form for survey scams, and the odd download site while we're at it. Categories: Cybercrime Social engineering Tags: crackcultdownloadfar cry ... Read More
Perspectives on Russian hacking
Malware research analyst Chris Boyd recently had an in-depth chat with SCMagazine about Russian hacking, malware, and social engineering. Here, he summarizes some of the key findings from his discussion and the other researchers interviewed. Categories: Cybercrime Hacking Tags: APTfundingnation stateransomwarerussiasocial networksspam botstwitteruk (Read more...) The post Perspectives on Russian ... Read More
Myspace vs. Facebook: the good old days?
There's a debate happening at the moment: Myspace vs. Facebook. Was it safer? Easier to use? More welcoming of sparkly gifs? We take a walk down memory lane and remind you that privacy and safety concerns plagued ye old social networks of yore. Categories: Cybercrime Privacy Tags: adwarecongressfacebookmalwaremyspacemyspace tomprivacyscamssecuritySocial Engineeringtom ... Read More
Keeping your business and personal instant messages secure
Most people want to know their instant messages are securely wrapped up—whether that's for personal privacy or protecting business communications. There are a lot of solutions out there for better securing IMs. Categories: How-tos Tags: IMinstant messageinstant messagingMobilephonesecuresignaltelegram (Read more...) The post Keeping your business and personal instant messages secure ... Read More
TLS 1.3 is nearly here
TLS 1.3 is nearly upon us, and with it comes a more secure way to do business online. We look at some of the changes coming into force soon. Categories: Security world Technology Tags: internetonlineTLSTLS 1.3transport layer security (Read more...) The post TLS 1.3 is nearly here appeared first on ... Read More
What Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica problem means for your data
Facebook is in the spotlight, as the recent Cambridge Analytica story involving millions of users' data continues to melt news servers around the world. We strip away the complications and tell you exactly what happened, and why you may want to reconsider your use of social media platforms in 2018 ... Read More
“Celebrating Stephen Hawking” with a 419 scam
Scammers are using the good name of the recently deceased scientist Stephen Hawking to lure potential victims into a 419 scam, complete with a quiz and large cash prize for the winner. Categories: Cybercrime Social engineering Tags: fakemailquizscamspamStephen HawkingStephen Hawking scam (Read more...) The post “Celebrating Stephen Hawking” with a ... Read More
The digital entropy of death: link rot
We take a look at how link rot risks turning every website into an unreachable island—locking crucial information away behind a plethora of broken links—and some of the security concerns that may arise as a result. Categories: FYI Tags: entropylinklink rotrotshortening service (Read more...) The post The digital entropy of ... Read More
The digital entropy of death: what happens to your online accounts when you die
What happens to online accounts when we die? Not a cheerful subject by any stretch of the imagination, but the good news is there are options available—some, a little more sensible than others. Categories: Tags: after we diedeathdigital real estateinheritance (Read more...) The post The digital entropy of death: what ... Read More