Would-be hitman busted after being fooled by parody website
Instead of using his time and military training for good, 21-year-old Josiah Garcia decided to become a hired gun—and failed in an epic way. A…
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US Facebook users can now claim Cambridge Analytica settlement cash
In December, Facebook decided to pay $725 million to settle a class action lawsuit. Facebook users in the US can now claim their slice of…
Fancy Bear known to be exploiting vulnerability in Cisco routers
A joint advisory about a Cisco vulnerability by several US and UK agencies gives us a peek inside the minds of ideologically motivated cybercriminals In…
FTC tackles tech support scams by chasing payment processor firms
We take a look at a story involving the FTC going head to head with a payment processor caught up in tech support scam allegations.…
QBot changes tactic, remains a menace to business networks
QBot has resurfaced with a new tactic involving a reply-chain phishing email, a fake PDF, and the likely promise of a ransomware infection. QBot, an…
G2 comparison of top Endpoint Security vendors
#1 in Endpoint Protection, #1 ROI for EDR, #1 for EDR implementation. Navigating the world of endpoint security is challenging, with numerous vendors stoking FUD…
Instagram scam promises money in exchange for your image
We take a look at a fake check scam which plugs into the art world. We’re seeing a number of complaints on Reddit and elsewhere…
Malware authors join forces and target organisations with Domino Backdoor
We take a look at a malware collective pushing a set of Domino malware files. There’s a new ransomware gang in town, stitched together from…
Endpoint security at your fingertips
IT security on the go. If you’re on the beach sipping piña coladas, the last thing you probably want to do is rush to your…
Payment giant’s point-of-sale outage caused by ALPHV ransomware
An issue with the NCR Aloha point-of-sale system turned out to be a ransomware attack claimed by the ALPHV group On April 12, 2023, payment…
Spring cleaning tips for your browser
Some tips that can enhance your browser’s speed, so you have more time to enjoy the outdoors. When you are resting up from the physical…
Avoid this “lost injured dog” Facebook hoax
We take a look at a Facebook hoax which uses supposedly injured dogs as the lure for a bait and switch scam. Facebook users are…