I write a lot of bad news stories here, it is the nature of a cyber security news site – that’s why we have Because It’s Friday – but here is a good news story when the threat actors get it wrong: First Linux variant of Clop ransomware targeted universities, …
Another Password Vault Under Attack
Following LastPass security issues, BitWarden has seen some traction as an alternative – especially as you could run your own BitWarden server – I wrote about that here. Now BitWarden (among other password vault software) has come under threat via a malicious Google Ads phishing campaign, where the threat actors …
Do you know what an Excel XLL file is? The hackers do.
An Excel XLL file is a an add-in file that allows third parties to add extra functionality to Microsoft Excel – pretty useful. But of course the threat actors have extended that third party functionality to include malware. Now, just like with macros, Microsoft is blocking XLL files, originating from …
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Now OneNote is an attack vector
I am a big user of OneNote. I find it a great tool for connecting my Apple devices to my Microsoft world, for always having that note from a meeting 12 months ago to hand and to find that place of interest I saw on TV whilst on holiday, etc., …
LastPass alternatives – Bitwarden
If you trust someone with your passwords, their security needs to be very good – the popular online password bank LastPass has had some security problems recently and I have made my suggestions for an alternative way to store your passwords. Here is an opinion piece from Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols …
