With it being Patch Tuesday week I have written a lot about the important role patches and updates play in your cyber security. So do not forget to patch your car’s security. Mine s gong back to the dealer today for an update – does your car need a security …
Royal Mail ransomware attack – no data exposed yet…
Following the ransomware attack earlier this year, the deadline for Royal Mail to pay the LockBit ransomware gang has passed and the Gang has not released any of the stolen data… yet. Experts think this s because they have not yet given up the hope of monetising the attack: LockBit’s …
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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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Close one door and another opens
I had an article published yesterday discussing the risks still posed by the Microsoft Office macro, even though Microsoft has tightened the security when using them: Microsoft Office Macros Are Still an Issue – CyberAwake But the threat actors do not stop there. Closing the macro attack vector sent the …
If you have an older iPhone check it is patched
Apple has issued an emergency security patch for older iPhone to fix a vulnerability that is being actively exploited. Crooks are already exploiting this bug in old iPhones • The Register The release is iOS 12.5.7 and the older devices impacted are: We are still regularly using at least two …
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