Since April 2022 phishing emails have been sent to Gmail users from legitimate addresses, making it hard to tell spam from legitimate sources.
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Work toward an InfoSec certification with this online training bundle
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You can prepare for an exciting and in-demand new career in information security without quitting your day job. Get details about these security training courses.
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5 tools to make encryption key management easier
by Jack Wallen •
If you use SSH or services that require encryption keys, it can be challenging to safely store that data to allow you secure access to your accounts. Here are some services to help you keep track of them.
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How to use SSHFS to mount remote directories on Rocky Linux
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Find out how to mount a remote directory on a Rocky Linux server to a local directory with the help of SSHFS.
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Optimized Pihole Malware and Advertising Feed List
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I use this list of feeds and they have relatively low false positives in conjunction with normal internet use. – Malware Sites – Malware C2 (Command and Control – CNC) – Phishing Sites – Attacking IPs – Spamming Domains – Malvertising – Anti-Tracking – Advertising blocking https://rules.emergingthreats.net/blockrules/compromised-ips.txt https://lists.blocklist.de/lists/all.txt https://blocklist.greensnow.co/greensnow.txt http://cinsscore.com/list/ci-badguys.txt https://zerodot1.gitlab.io/CoinBlockerLists/hosts https://gist.githubusercontent.com/BBcan177/d7105c242f17f4498f81/raw https://raw.githubusercontent.com/stamparm/ipsum/master/levels/6.txt https://raw.githubusercontent.com/stamparm/ipsum/master/levels/7.txt https://raw.githubusercontent.com/stamparm/ipsum/master/levels/8.txt…
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Bitdefender offers free decryptor for REvil ransomware victims
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The free decryption tool will help victims restore their encrypted files from attacks made before July 13, 2021, says Bitdefender.
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How to utilize openssl in Linux to check SSL certificate details
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SSL certificates are an integral component in securing data and connectivity to other systems. Learn tips on how you can use the Linux openssl command to find critical certificate details.
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IoT device attacks double in the first half of 2021, and remote work may shoulder some of the blame
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The smart home could be ripe for IoT device attacks as cybercriminals rake in record ransomware payments. Remote work may be responsible for the increase in attacks, Kaspersky says.
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How to use mkcert to create locally signed SSL certificates
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Jack Wallen shows you how to use mkcert. If you need to generate quick SSL certificates for test servers and services, this might be the fastest option available.
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Protect your endpoints with top EDR software
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Endpoint detection and response (EDR) software detects and identifies threats on network-connected devices. Compare features of top EDR tools.
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5 ways to better prepare your organization for a ransomware attack
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Most executives cite ransomware as their biggest security concern but few have run simulated attacks to prepare, says Deloitte.
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Phony COVID-19 vaccine card prices double following Biden mandate announcement
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Dark Web prices for fake COVID-19 vaccination cards shot up from $100 to $200 almost immediately after the U.S. president announced new mandates, says Check Point Research.
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“Attackers don’t take the weekends off, and neither should your cybersecurity”
by Graham Cluley •
The FBI and CISA has issued an advisory to US organisations, warning about an increase in the number of attacks coinciding with weekends and holidays. The warning comes just before the Labor Day holiday.
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How a Bumble dating app vulnerability revealed any user’s exact location
by Graham Cluley •
Hundreds of millions of people around the world use dating apps in their attempt to find that special someone, but they would be shocked to hear just how easy one security researcher found it to pinpoint a user’s precise location with Bumble.
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Build a culture of security security and productivity in your business with 1Password
by Graham Cluley •
Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the team at 1Password. Thanks to the great folks there for their support! The shift to remote and hybrid work has created an ecosystem of new vulnerabilities, putting your critical data at risk. Wit…
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Smashing Security podcast #241: Flipping dating apps, and crypto rewards for criminals
by Graham Cluley •
How to find your match on the Bumble dating app, convicted criminals make money out of cryptocurrency, and there are concerns about data in Afghanistan.
All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Securit…
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Ragnarok ransomware gang shuts down, universal decryption key released
by Graham Cluley •
The notorious Ragnarok ransomware gang appears to have abruptly closed its operations and entered retirement, releasing a universal decryption key for its past victims.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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FBI warns of OnePercent ransomware gang – what you need to know
by Graham Cluley •
The FBI has published a warning about a ransomware gang called the OnePercent Group, which has been attacking US companies since November 2020.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Smashing Security podcast #240: 3D printer hijacks, crypto fails, and a tech billionaire’s revenge
by Graham Cluley •
A bug unravels 3D printer security, cryptocurrency sites can’t stop getting hacked, and hear our special guest spill a cup of tea while inhabiting his wife’s knicker drawer.
All this and much more can be found in the latest edition of the award-winn…
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Man admits impersonating Apple support staff to steal 620,000 photos from iCloud accounts
by Graham Cluley •
A 40-year-old man has agreed to plead guilty to US court charges that he broke into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stole hundreds of thousands of images and videos of young women.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Build and improve your company’s culture of security with 1Password
by Graham Cluley •
Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at 1Password. Thanks to the great team there for their support! The shift to remote and hybrid work has introduced new vulnerabilities, putting your critical data at risk. With less oversi…
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T-Mobile confirms fifth data breach in three years
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T-Mobile has confirmed media reports from earlier this week that it had suffered a serious data breach. And it’s not just existing T-Mobile users who should be alarmed, but former and prosepective customers as well.
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Want to ban someone from Instagram? That’ll cost you just $60
by Graham Cluley •
Got a grudge against an Instagram user? Like to wipe your ex-partner’s sickening selfies off social media? Well, scammers may just have the perfect service for you – at quite an affordable price.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Se…
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Smashing Security podcast #239: TikTok vigilantes, sloppy IoT, and Wikipedia woe
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The Great Londini has gathered a two million strong army to out TikTok trolls, there’s a bad supply chain vulnerability in many IoT devices, and how did Wikipedia pages end up covered in Nazi swastikas?
All this and much more is discussed in the lat…
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Learn how a culture of security can improve security and productivity across your business with 1Password
by Graham Cluley •
Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at 1Password. Thanks to the great team there for their support! The shift to remote and hybrid work has created an ecosystem of new vulnerabilities, putting your critical data at risk. Wit…
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Survey finds vast majority of people reusing personal passwords in the workplace, despite security training
by Graham Cluley •
New research suggests that not many people have learnt the lesson of not reusing passwords, putting themselves and the companies they work for at risk.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Indra hacking group blamed for attack on Iranian railway system that trolled country’s supreme leader
by Graham Cluley •
On 9 July, Iran’s railroad system came under attack from hackers.
The attackers posted messages on station departure boards warning of “long delay[s] because of cyberattack”, and suggesting inconvenienced passengers call “64411” for more information…
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T-Mobile USA investigates possible breach after hacker offers to sell customer data
by Graham Cluley •
A hacker is offering for sale what they claim to be the personal data of over 100 million people, stolen from the servers of T-Mobile USA.
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Accenture hit by apparent ransomware attack
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Accenture appears to have been hit by the LockBit ransomware gang, who are offering to sell data stolen from the global consultancy firm to interested parties.
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Learn how to build a culture of security with 1Password
by Graham Cluley •
Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at 1Password. Thanks to the great team there for their support! The shift to remote and hybrid work has created an ecosystem of new vulnerabilities, putting your critical data at risk. Wit…
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Scanning for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on iPhones
by Graham Cluley •
Apple announces its plan for detecting child sexual abuse images on users’ iPhones and Macs.
But it’s unlikely to be welcomed by those who hold privacy close to their hearts.
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Security tips from the experts – sign up to 1Password’s free Security Summer School today
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Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at 1Password. Thanks to the great team there for their support! You can ;earn from security experts at top organizations, hear about new security and technology trends, and get quick tips …