Ransomware attack on MSI led to compromised Intel Boot Guard private keys
The leaked data after the ransomware attack on MSI includes private keys which could be used to bypass Intel Boot Guard On April 7, 2023…
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Fake system update drops Aurora stealer via Invalid Printer loader
Not all system updates mean well, and some will even trick you into installing malware. Malvertising seems to be enjoying a renaissance as of late,…
The rise of “Franken-ransomware,” with Allan Liska: Lock and Code S04E11
This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Allan Liska about a new trend in ransomware delivery and development, and why it presents new…
Ransomware review: May 2023
LockBit maintained its position as the top ransomware attacker and was also observed expanding into the Mac space. This article is based on research by…
Google and Apple cooperate to address unwanted tracking
Google and Apple want to create a specification for tech that alerts users when they’re being tracked by AirTags and similar devices. Google and Apple…
Microsoft vs Google spat sees users rolling back security updates to fix browser issues
We take a look at trouble brewing in browser land after a controversial Windows update leaves Chrome fans without a useful feature. We like to…
Newspaper evades Russian censors, hides news in Counter-Strike map
We take a look at one newspaper’s innovative way of bypassing Russian media restrictions. A Finnish newspaper is making clever use of popular video game…
Apple releases first Rapid Security Response update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS users
After announcing Rapid Security Response (RSR) last year, Apple has finally released the first RSR patches to the public. On Monday, Apple released its first batch of…
The one and only password tip you need
I was asked to write a list of password tips. It’s a short list. OK, it’s time for me to keep a promise. Back in…
World Password Day must die
The continued existence of World Password Day is a tell that something has gone badly wrong in cybersecurity. Now in its tenth year, the day…
How small businesses can secure employees’ mobile devices
A third of organizations aren’t protecting their mobile devices at all. Don’t be one of them. Fact: 77% of organizations are convinced they’re capable of…
AI-powered content farms start clogging search results with ad-stuffed spam
We take a look at the potential issues surrounding AI-generated content produced on a mass scale. A recent study by NewsGuard, trackers of online misinformation,…