This post was originally published on 5 March 2022 In the among the data recently stolen from Nvidia, a certificate has been found that can be used to sign malware aimed at Windows machines. What this means is the software will be exploiting the built in “trust” that Microsoft and …
Cyber-attacks cost money – Gloucester City Council
Here is a follow-up to the story of the poor cyber security at Gloucester City Council: Concerns over ‘ever-rising’ cost of Gloucester City Council cyber attack – BBC News The council leaders are now struggling with the cost of recovering the situation for the citizens that elected them. Jeremy Hilton, …
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More on the Red Cross phishing scam
Following on from this story: Red Cross spam phishing emails doing the rounds – Smart Thinking Solutions Johannes Ullrich, form the SANS Internet Storm Diary, has more details about the payment methods offered: No Bitcoin – No Problem: Follow Up to Last Weeks Donation Scam – SANS Internet Storm Centre
Privacy Enhancements
As part of the “weekend read” and because the BBC promoted a version of it’s news via the privacy enhanced Tor network, I have gathered together some links describing further software and configurations designed to keep your information private. “Browse Privately. Explore Freely.” Tor Project | Anonymity Online Privacy when …
Red Cross spam phishing emails doing the rounds
SANS is reporting an scam in the wild of phishing emails, supposedly from the Red Cross, asking for donations for Ukrainian. Scam E-Mail Impersonating Red Cross – SANS Internet Storm Centre The author, Johannes, has some advice if you are a legitimate charity: “If you are soliciting funds for charitable …
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