Tag: Security

Kaseya has universal decryptor for those impacted by ransomware attack

Following this month’s REvil ransomware attack, Kaseya has a universal decryption key available to companies that have been impacted.

Beware where you browse – Phishing ops use COVID-19 as a lure

Criminals are using COVID-19 to sell fake vaccination certificates, phish you and worse.

Oldie but a goodie – Malware jumps onto thumb drives to spread itself

An advanced persistent threat campaign has been dubbed LuminousMoth by the researchers at Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team is using an old technique to spread malware.

Microsoft’s acquisition of RiskIQ helps beef up its security portfolio

RiskIQ, a startup based in San Francisco that specialises in threat intelligence has been acquired by Microsoft for an undisclosed amount.

Beware of this phishing scam using Luno’s name

The scam tries to get users to click a link to a fake Luno website designed to capture credentials.

REvil takes credit for Kaseya attack, demands $70 million in Bitcoin

We get more information on last week Friday’s Kaseya ransomware attack, as a gang comes forward and demands have been made.

Remote access scams are becoming a problem

FNB is warning its customers about a tactic now being employed by scammers locally.

Here’s another WiFi name to avoid with your iPhone

For now avoid WiFi networks with a percentage symbol in the name.

Check Point has some concerns about app that turns you into a cartoon

The big question you have to ask yourself is whether you trust a little known developer with your data?

Western Digital warns users to disconnect My Book Live devices due to vulnerabilities

Western Digital says its internet-connected My Book Live and Live Duo devices are under attack as a result of multiple vulnerabilities.

Cybercriminals crypto wallets overflowing, thanks to pirates

One more demonstration of why piracy is never a good idea.

DebiCheck can improve debit order collections says FNB

You may recently have been asked to accept a DebiCheck mandate, but what is it?

Volkswagen confirms more than 3.3 million customers have had data exposed

Volkswagen says a supplier left data exposed online, including the names, addresses, emails and phone numbers of US and Canadian customers.

Hackers claim to have FIFA 21 source code for sale

The hackers claim to have 780GB of EA’s data for sale and that buyers will “have full capability of exploiting on all EA services”.

Check Point Research details four vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office – Update ASAP

“I strongly urge Windows users to update their software immediately says head of cyber research at Check Point Software, Yaniv Balmas.

Nameless malware siphoned 1.2TB of personal info from Windows PC

A piece of malware that hasn’t been seen before was spread through pirated software and siphoned off the credentials of unknowing users.

Scamspotting – What to look for when you suspect an email is a scam

Thankfully, scammers still leave clues behind that point to an email being a fake – here’s what to look out for.

The US is taking cybercrime as seriously as it takes terrorism

Investigations into ransomware and other cybercrimes must now be reported to a central office in Washington.