Onyx ransomware destroys files, and also the criminal circle of trust
Onyx ransomware destroys files larger than 2MB leaving victims with tough questions about paying ransoms.
Twitch compromised: What we know so far, and what you need to do
It’s claimed the popular streaming service for gamers, Twitch, has been compromised in some way. We look at what’s happened.
ID theft ghouls targeting Surfside victims is appalling, but no surprise
We look at examples of scammers trying to steal the identity of the dead, and observe those same awful tactics still in use today.
How a Resident Evil image leaked in a ransomware attack ended up in the middle of $12m copyright claim
We look at a bizarre unintended consequence arising from a ransomware attack on game developer Capcom last November.
Healthcare service faces test of willpower with Ransomware authors
A New Zealand health service has found itself under fire from ransomware authors leaking private medical data to the press.
Zoom watermarking: pros and cons
We dig into the problems and possibilities of video call metadata.
A week in security (December 31, 2018 – January 6, 2019)
A roundup of last week’s security news from December 31, 2018 to January 6, 2019, including fresh breaches in the New Year, mobile malware, GandCrab, and how we remembered 2018.
Major data breaches at Adidas, Ticketmaster pummel web users
There’s been a number of major data breaches and leaks revealed in the last few days, and we take a look at three of the biggest: Adidas, Ticketmaster, and marketing firm Exactis.
Amazon third party sellers: A new threat
On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported a wave of hijacked Amazon seller accounts that proceeded to fleece buyers for large sums of money. As reported here, attackers would use credentials harvested from other breaches to take over the account, then either simply redirect funds to their own deposit account or create lots of fake…
Malvertisements on “Fappening” forum lead to Android Ransomware
A compromised nude leak forum, dubious adverts, Malvertising, Ransomware and more besides – this one has it all.
