Would real identities make social media safer?
Questions of anonymity on social media are a talking point again. Making everyone use their real identities sounds good, but would it actually make things better?
A week in security (December 14 – December 20)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from December 14 – 20, including SolarWinds, smart toys, Egregor, and many other topics.
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.
Missing person scams: what to watch out for
Missing person alerts can be a prime source of inspiration for scammers looking to turn a quick buck. We explore some of the techniques used to further ill-gotten gains.
A week in security (July 20 – 26)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 20 – 26, including Deepfakes, Bluetooth technology, and APT groups.
Lock and Code S1Ep11: Locating concerns of Bluetooth and beacon technology with Chris Boyd
We talk to Chris Boyd about Bluetooth technology, how the tech is used in online advertising today, and more, on the latest episode of Lock and Code.
Coordinated Twitter attack rakes in 100 grand
In a social engineering attack on Twitter, threat actors managed to scam $100,000 dollars in Bitcoin by taking over high-profile accounts.
A week in security (June 22 – 28)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from June 22 – 28, inlcuding a zero day guide, tax season tips, and web skimmers using image files.
A week in security (June 8 – 14)
A roundup of news and blog posts from the week of June 8 – 14, including the Honda ransomware attack, search hijackers, and what to look for in an RMM platform.
When the coronavirus infodemic strikes
What are the biggest social media platforms doing to combat the rise in COVID-19 conspiracy theories spreading online?
