A week in security (October 12 – October 18)
A roundup of interesting security news from our blog and around the web for the week of October 12 – October 18.
A week in security (July 20 – 26)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 20 – 26, including Deepfakes, Bluetooth technology, and APT groups.
A week in security (July 6 – 12)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 6 – 12, including a look at pre-installed malware on some Android phones, and a Mac malware mystery.
When the coronavirus infodemic strikes
What are the biggest social media platforms doing to combat the rise in COVID-19 conspiracy theories spreading online?
RevenueWire to pay $6.7 million to settle FTC charges
The FTC filed a complaint against payment provider RevenueWire and its CEO for laundering credit card payments and facilitating and assisting in fraud.
Coronavirus Bitcoin scam promises “millions” working from home
We look at a set of Coronavirus Bitcoin scam emails promising vast sums of cryptocash that can be made working from home—but drains users accounts instead.
Lock and Code S1Ep1: On RSA, the human element, and the week in security
We look at all the interesting security news from last week’s RSA Conference and beyond, plus present the first episode of our brand-new podcast: Lock and Code.
Rudy Giuliani’s Twitter mishaps invite typosquatters and scammers
Rudy Giuliani’s Twitter account contains many typos that lead to the wrong website—and scammers and typosquatters are taking advantage.
Cyber tips for safe online dating: How to avoid privacy gaffs, exploits, and scams
We give advice on safe online dating, including steering clear of scams, buttoning up on privacy, and avoiding vulnerable apps.
WOOF locker: Unmasking the browser locker behind a stealthy tech support scam operation
We reveal the inner workings of WOOF locker, the most sophisticated browser locker campaign we’ve seen to date. Learn how this tech support scam evades researchers and ensnares users by hiding in plain sight.
