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.
Something else is phishy: How to detect phishing attempts on mobile
Phishing is more problematic on smartphones than on desktops. Not only that, approaches to handling phishing attacks on mobile are quite different because their techniques are also different. So, how can users sniff out a mobile phish? Let us count the ways.
Humble Bundle alerts customers to subscription reveal bug
Humble Bundle is sending emails to subscribers due to information being revealed by a bug. How bad it is? We take a look.
A week in security (November 19 – 25)
A roundup of last week’s security news from November 19–25, including a business email compromise attack, deep dive into DNA testing kits, and more troubles for Tesla.
Google logins: JavaScript now required
Google now requires users to enable JavaScript before logging in for extra security measures. But wait, hasn’t JavaScript been used in cyberattacks? We take a look at the impact of Google’s decision.
Compromising vital infrastructure: transport and logistics
Transport and logistics are vital infrastructure, because we need them to deliver our daily necessities, but who is responsible for protecting them?
A week in security (October 29 – November 4)
A roundup of security news from October 29 to November 4, including more problems with home hubs, phishing attack spikes, massively popular ransomware, and spies being charged for blueprint theft.
Tomorrowland festival goers affected by data breach
A data breach from a 2014 Tomorrowland electronic music festival has affected up to 60,000 event-goers caught up in the action.
A week in security (October 22 – 28)
A roundup of security news from October 22 to October 28, including more headaches for airlines, how to avoid being a victim of a sextortion scam, and problems with search engines, browsers, and email.
Sextortion emails: They’re probably not watching you
Yes, those sextortion email scams using old passwords are still making the rounds. How can you spot a real sextortion attempt from an empty threat? And when should you report to authorities? Read on to find out.