If you are going online this holiday season (and let’s be real — we all are), then you’ve seen the notice urging you to “accept all cookies.” Have you ever wondered what that means? You’re not the only one! Since we all apparently have cook...

A former employee of Ubiquiti Networks has been arrested and charged in connection with a hack that stole gigabytes of data and attempted to extort US $2 million from the firm.

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

A new poll commissioned by e-commerce search specialist Empathy.co revealed that most shoppers distrust online stores and choose not to share personal data with them. In the survey conducted by Censuswide, 4,000 British consumers were asked...

Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at 1Password. Thanks to the great team there for their support! 1Password 8 for Windows is the most modern, productive, and secure version of 1Password yet, helping you manage, access, and...

Dave and Jag talk about facial recognition for goats, Tolkien crypto, and fines for default passwords this week on the Kaspersky podcast.

The latest smartphones, laptops, and internet-connected devices are always among the holiday season’s hottest gifts. It’s such an amazing feeling starting from scratch with sleek hardware, a smudge-free screen, and an uncluttered Operating ...

Cryptocurrency traders suffer a hamster-related loss, beware of charity scammers this holiday season, and do you have the patience to sit through Peter Jackson's eight-hour Beatles documentary?

All this and much more is discussed in the latest editi...

Attackers hide malware in cracked, illegal, unauthorized, repackaged copies of software, giving people who are themselves trying to steal software more than they bargained for. This summer, we talked about Crackonosh hiding in cracked versi...

George Orwell’s classic book, 1984 — written in 1949 — envisioned a dystopian future in which human beings are constantly monitored and surveilled. In the novel, Great Britain - known as Air Strip One - is  ruled by a totalitarian gove...

You may have just heard about the metaverse, but it has been coming for some time. Facebook, Alphabet (Google), and Apple are going all in.
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The Avast Foundation has conducted a study polling people across the U.S. between the ages of 16 to 55+ to understand the drivers of trolling and how activity differs across generations, locations, topics, and victims. 
With the numbe...

At the beginning of the pandemic, Jon Callas was a technologist at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. Now, after nearly two years of dealing with Covid-19, Callas is the Director of Technology...

Crypto gaming is becoming more popular – but what is it? And are there any risks you need to know about?
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Two years ago, the Coalition Against Stalkerware was founded by ten organizations. Today, Avast is one of more than 40 members, which include technology vendors, NGOs, academia, and police organizations from various countries. The goal of t...

Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at 1Password. Thanks to the great team there for their support! 1Password 8 for Windows has been reimagined with productivity improvements, enhanced security and privacy features, and a ne...

Security researchers are warning biomanufacturing facilities around the world that they are being targeted by a sophisticated new strain of malware, known as Tardigrade.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

The United Kingdom government has introduced new legislation designed to improve the security of "smart" internet-connected devices used in people's homes.

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

It has become increasingly clear that there will not likely be a definitive “end” to the pandemic — and workplaces are trying to figure out what that means for them moving forward. As tech companies in particular consider whether they want ...

This week on the Kaspersky podcast, Ahmed, David and Jeff discuss Facebook’s haptic glove, Rent a Hitman, Tesla and more.

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Our colleagues interviewed representatives of large medical institutions about common problems of telehealth industry.

Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system. Here are the reasons why:
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As the holiday season draws near, shoppers are eagerly searching for gifts online. Unfortunately, this time of year brings as much cybercrime as it does holiday cheer. Especially during the holidays, cybercriminals are eager to exploit and compromise your personal data. Even businesses large and small are not immune to the dark forces at work. […]
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How students can take advantage of time spent learning from a distance.

Web-hosting firm and domain registrar GoDaddy has revealed that it has suffered cyber attack which saw a hacker gain access to details of over one million customers.

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

Researchers from Cambridge describe the Trojan Source method for inserting hidden implants in source code.

Vulnerability reigns supreme On Oct. 26, we co-hosted a live virtual event, Blackpoint ReCON, with partner Blackpoint Cyber. The event brought together industry experts and IT professionals to discuss how security professionals can continue to navigate the modern threat landscape through a pragmatic MDR approach. During the event, we learned how the increase in ransomware […]
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I received a text message from my online bank. Well, it wasn't my online bank but it *really* looked like my online bank.

Would you have fallen for it?

In good news for anyone who has ever stayed in an Airbnb property or has a creepy landlord, researchers say that they have developed a way that anyone could detect hidden spy cameras with just a modern smartphone.

Read more in my article on the Hot ...

If the UK Government gets its way, IT service vendors and other cloud-based service providers may soon be required to adopt new measures to strengthen their cybersecurity, amid rising concerns about supply chain risks.

Read more in my article on the...

Booking.com got hacked five years ago, and didn't tell its customers... but now we know who might have been behind it. Bossware rears its ugly head again in the workplace, spying on employees. And did you receive a warning email from the FBI?

All th...

This week on the pod, it’s the return of Emotet, some REvil arrests, and Twitter cryptovigilantes on the prowl.

A list of quarantined spam e-mails in your inbox folder may be phishing in disguise.

Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at 1Password. Thanks to the great team there for their support! 1Password 8 for Windows has been reimagined to feel right at home on the world’s most popular desktop operating system...

NHS England’s Covid app goes offline leaving thousands of users stranded without proof of vaccination
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With so many in the educational sector under attack, it's never been more important to ensure schools are properly defended against ransomware - and not relying on advice that is 11 years old.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Securit...

Scammers can lock Instagram accounts through the use of fake obituaries. One victim? Instagram's boss.

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

5 million RobinHood users' data have been compromised. Accordind to the official statement, personal information has been leaked.
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Discover how cybercriminals find their targets on the dark web: For the average internet user, the dark web is something you only hear about in news broadcasts talking about the latest cyberattacks. But while you won’t find yourself in the dark web by accident, it’s important to know what it is and how you can […]
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Cybercriminals have made headlines by forcing Fortune 500 companies to pay million-dollar ransom payments to retrieve their data and unlock their systems. But despite the headlines, most ransomware targets families as well as small and medium sized businesses. In fact, the average ransom payment is closer to $50,000. And it makes sense – just like […]
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The VIPRE team has been working tirelessly to bring you consistently improved data protection, and today we have a big announcement: VIPRE SafeSend 5.0 is ready. This update to our SafeSend software is a big improvement in several ways, introducing exciting updates to help keep your information as secure as possible. What is VIPRE SafeSend? […]
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What’s at stake if you leave your cybersecurity unchecked? Why businesses should invest in cybersecurity right now? Find out here.
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