Julius Kivimäki has been jailed, in Finland for more than six years, for stealing the confidential files of about 33,000 therapy patients and then trying to blackmail victims with that information. Vastaamo hack: Therapy notes hacker jailed for blackmail – BBC News He tried extorting the company, Vastaamo, first. When …
As promised yesterday…
… more about extortion ransomware and what you can do about defending your information from it: From Encryption Ransomware To Extortion Ransomware Part I – CyberAwake This first part looks at defending critical accounts from compromise.
Extortion only – no encryption
Ransomware is known for encrypting your data then demanding money for the key to recover your information (probably). Then ransomware moved on to not only encrypting but stealing your information and then extorting another ransom from you to not release or sell your information. Now there is ransomware that skips …
When does an app need access to your all your contacts?
Whenever I install an app and it asks for access to my contact list, it always sets off alarm bells for me. If I cannot see a valid reason for access, I will definitely deny the request and often will just delete the app. My contacts are mine and the …
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Just in case you thought you could relax about ransomware
Ransomware both the encryption attack and the exfiltrate/extortion attack are still probably your most serious cyber security risk. Here is some basic advice all of which you have implemented: Here is the latest double whammy ransomware attack being reported on in the tech news: Donut extortion group also targets victims …
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YOU WILL NOT PAY THAT RANSOMWARE DEMAND!
Australia has been in the cyber security headlines recently with a couple of high-profile hacks that has seriously impacted millions of citizens: Now it is being reported that the Australian government is considering bringing in legislation to prevent organisations legally paying ransomware demands, in an attempt to disrupt the threat …
Australia in the cyber security spotlight – UPDATED
This article was first posted on 27 October 2022 Update 10 November 2022 The headlines say it all: Medibank: Data stolen from Australia health insurance available online – BBC News Medibank hacker says ransom demand was US$10m as purported abortion health records posted | The Guardian These criminals will have …
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