Category: welivesecurity

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2025 edition
10
Apr
2025

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2025 edition

From an exploited vulnerability in a third-party ChatGPT tool to a bizarre twist on ransomware demands, it’s a wrap on…

1 billion reasons to protect your identity online
10
Apr
2025

1 billion reasons to protect your identity online

Corporate data breaches are a gateway to identity fraud, but they’re not the only one. Here’s a lowdown on how…

Tomáš Foltýn
10
Apr
2025

So your friend has been hacked: Are you next?

When a ruse puts on a familiar face, your guard might drop, making you an easy mark. Learn how to…

Lysa Myers
10
Apr
2025

What does Zero Day mean?

One of the terms I’m most often asked to explain is what a “zero day” vulnerability or exploit is; let’s…

Alan Martin
10
Apr
2025

Facebook launches ThreatExchange for companies to share security threats

Facebook has officially launched ThreatExchange – a collaborative social network where companies can share information on cybersecurity threats, in an…

10
Apr
2025

Is your valentine for real? Six signs you might be falling for an online dating scam

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, millions will be looking for love online. Here’s six online dating scams to look…

Cameron Camp
10
Apr
2025

it’s about more than medical info

After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context….

Alan Martin
10
Apr
2025

Facebook exploit allowed attackers to remotely delete photos

A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been…

Alan Martin
10
Apr
2025

Jamie Oliver website serves up a side of malware

Jamie Oliver’s website was affected by a malware issue, a spokesperson for the British celebrity chef has told the BBC….

Stephen Cobb
10
Apr
2025

Lenovo and Superfish? Don’t panic, you may not be affected

Lenovo’s installation of a security-breaking app called Superfish on some computers has customers justifiably angry, but some folks are now…

Alan Martin
10
Apr
2025

Top 10 breaches of 2014 attacked ‘old vulnerabilities’, says HP

A report by HP has found that 44 percent of all of the breaches in 2014 were caused by known…

Kyle Ellison
10
Apr
2025

Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details

The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police. 26…