Ransomware attackers email bemused students as leverage for a payout
We take a look at one group’s creative tactics to ensure a payout from a compromised university. The University of Manchester has fallen victim to…
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Black Cat ransomware group wants $4.5m from Reddit or will leak stolen files
We take a look at news that data stolen from Reddit may be leaked soon unless the site pays a cool $4.5m to keep it…
What you need to know
We take a look at some of the options available for your baby’s monitor setup. Is Wi-Fi or something else the best fit for you…
Update now! ASUS fixes nine security flaws
ASUS has released firmware updates for several router models fixing two critical and several other security issues. ASUS has released firmware updates for several router…
Why businesses need a disinformation defense plan, with Lisa Kaplan: Lock and Code S04E13
This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Lisa Kaplan about why every business with an online presence should ready themselves against a potential…
Phishing scam takes $950k from DoorDash drivers
We take a look at a phishing scam that cost 700 DoorDash drivers a combined total of roughly $950k. A particularly nasty slice of phishing,…
US dangles $10 million reward for information about Cl0p ransomware gang
Rewards for Justice (RFJ) is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information the Cl0p ransomware gang is acting at the direction or under…
Fake security researchers push malware files on GitHub
We take a look at reports of fake security researchers offering up malware downloads via GitHub repositories. Researchers from VulnCheck have observed a campaign using…
MOVEit discloses THIRD critical vulnerability
Progress has released an advisory about yet another MOVEit Transfer vulnerability while new victims of the first one keep emerging. In chess, the threefold repetition…
LockBit ransomware advisory from CISA provides interesting insights
A joint advisory published by CISA, the FBI and many others shows some interesting stats that align with data found by Malwarebytes. The US Cybersecurity…
Ticket scammers target Taylor Swift tour
We take a look at multiple reports of ticket reseller fraud aimed at fans of Taylor Swift’s Era tour. Taylor Swift fans are being warned…
Update Chrome now! Google fixes critical vulnerability in Autofill payments
Google has released an update which includes five security fixes including a critical vulnerability in Autofill payments. Google has released a Chrome update which includes five…