A week in security (January 4 – January 10)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from January 4 – January 10, including a ransomware attack, a new Bitcoin sextortion scam, VPN usage, and more.
“I have full control of your device”: Sextortion scam rears its ugly head in time for 2021
It’s the new year, and a fresh Bitcoin sextortion scam email has been making rounds.
VideoBytes: Twitter gets hacked!
Today, we’re talking about the Twitter hack, in which 130 high-profile accounts, like those belonging to Barack Obama and Elon Musk, were accessed.
A week in security (January 22 – January 28)
A compilation of notable security news from January 22 to January 28, featuring multiple bitcoin and ransomware scams, the rise of spyware, human trafficking as a twisted malware service, and more.
There’s a hole in my bucket: Bitcoin scams aim to exploit volatile market
The world of Bitcoin is ablaze with profit, speculation, and potential riches for all. Unfortunately, scammers are in on the action and will stop at nothing to relieve the unwary of their digital fortunes. What are the threats, and what can you do to stay safe?
