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UK snares "several thousand" potential hackers in DDoS-for-hire honeypot

UK snares "several thousand" potential hackers in DDoS-for-hire honeypot
The sting follows a recent crackdown on DDoS-for-hire services globally
27 Mar 2023
Hacker who ran BreachForums could face 20 years in prison

Hacker who ran BreachForums could face 20 years in prison
The hacker behind BreachForums is thought to have been involved in a string of cyber attacks
20 Mar 2023
Podcast transcript: The changing face of cyber warfare

Podcast transcript: The changing face of cyber warfare
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17 Mar 2023
ITPro Podcast: The changing face of cyber warfare

ITPro Podcast: The changing face of cyber warfare
Russian-sponsored cyber attacks may not have had the feared impact, but for Europe they’re here to stay
17 Mar 2023
IT admins notified as Microsoft revokes Exchange antivirus exclusions

IT admins notified as Microsoft revokes Exchange antivirus exclusions
The tech giant warned that using the exclusions may prevent companies from detecting IIS webshells or backdoor modules
24 Feb 2023
What is hacktivism?

What is hacktivism?
From Anonymous to the IT Army of Ukraine, we answer 'what is hacktivism' and guide you through the history of the most compelling corner of the tech i…
20 Feb 2023
Cyber criminal groups wooing hackers with seven-figure salaries and holiday pay

Cyber criminal groups wooing hackers with seven-figure salaries and holiday pay
Paid leave, competitive salaries, and ‘friendly team’ environments were among the benefits highlighted by dark web job ads
31 Jan 2023
US extradites French ShinyHunters hacker, faces 123 years in prison

US extradites French ShinyHunters hacker, faces 123 years in prison
The hacker is believed to be a member of the hacking group known for its spree of data breaches across 2020 and 2021
30 Jan 2023
The IT Pro Podcast: The problem with APIs

The IT Pro Podcast: The problem with APIs
With API attacks on the rise, knowing your attack surface is crucial
27 Jan 2023
Podcast transcript: The problem with APIs

Podcast transcript: The problem with APIs
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27 Jan 2023
CISA: Phishing campaign targeting US federal agencies went undetected for months

CISA: Phishing campaign targeting US federal agencies went undetected for months
Threat actors used legitimate remote access software to maliciously target federal employees
26 Jan 2023
GoTo admits hackers stole customer backups in LastPass breach

GoTo admits hackers stole customer backups in LastPass breach
In addition to losing encrypted backups such as hashed passwords, the firm has confirmed hackers stole an encryption key relating to the data
25 Jan 2023
Google Ads malvertising campaign prompts questions around Search security

Google Ads malvertising campaign prompts questions around Search security
A leading security researcher has called into question why Google still allows malware links to top search results
18 Jan 2023
Royal Mail ransom note leaked, LockBit’s role remains uncertain

Royal Mail ransom note leaked, LockBit’s role remains uncertain
The prolific ransomware operation has denied involvement but researchers remain sceptical
13 Jan 2023
The IT Pro Podcast: Going passwordless

The IT Pro Podcast: Going passwordless
Something you are, or something you have, could be more important than a password you know in the near future
6 Jan 2023
Podcast transcript: Going passwordless

Podcast transcript: Going passwordless
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6 Jan 2023
Rapid7 hires whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko a year after Twitter sacking

Rapid7 hires whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko a year after Twitter sacking
Zatko will advise clients at the security firm, in his first public role since launching his whistleblower campaign against Twitter
5 Jan 2023
Microsoft: Russia increasingly timing cyber attacks with missile strikes in Ukraine

Microsoft: Russia increasingly timing cyber attacks with missile strikes in Ukraine
The tech giant also warned that other European nations could be targeted by pro-Russian threat actors seeking to weaken supply chains
5 Dec 2022
LastPass admits 'elements' of customer data accessed in breach

LastPass admits 'elements' of customer data accessed in breach
The password manager denies the exfiltration of any password data in an attack that also hit affiliate GoTo
1 Dec 2022
Pro-Russia Killnet hackers claim DDoS attack on EU Parliament website

Pro-Russia Killnet hackers claim DDoS attack on EU Parliament website
The attack was launched shortly after MEPs voted to brand Russia a state-sponsor of terrorism for its invasion of Ukraine
24 Nov 2022
The IT Pro Podcast: How secure is metaverse tech?

The IT Pro Podcast: How secure is metaverse tech?
If we're not careful, the risks of this new frontier could outweigh the rewards
18 Nov 2022
Podcast transcript: How secure is metaverse tech?

Podcast transcript: How secure is metaverse tech?
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18 Nov 2022