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$1m Ransomware
If you were asked to pay a million dollars to get your files back... would you?
Things I learnt from Wolf
If you don't know Wolf Goerlich, you should check out his youtube channel. He started less than 2 years ago making short security videos during his commute to work. Youtube.com/user/jwgoerlich This method of utilising his commute time for something practical, coupled with his consistency has allowed him to build up a large collection of, well … Continue reading Things I learnt from Wolf
Making Sense of WannaCry
Whenever a calamity befalls, it's only natural for people to try and rationalise and identify the problem. As is now happening with the WannaCry ransomware outbreak that affected the UK's NHS service, and other services in over 100 countries. People are discussing what should have been done to prevent it. On one hand, there’s a … Continue reading Making Sense of WannaCry
Looking busy when working from home
I work from home. To some this seems like the ideal situation, and in many ways it is. My commute to the “office” takes 30 seconds, I never get caught up in traffic, there’s always good food, and I don’t have to worry about what I’m wearing. But there are many downsides to a home … Continue reading Looking busy when working from home
When culture eats awareness for breakfast
European startup CLTRe founded by Kai Roer has spent the last couple of years examining the security awareness and user behaviour problem through the lens of security culture. Based on findings over the course of 2016, CLTRe has produced its first annual Security Culture report, co-written by Roer and Gregor Petric, Ph.D., an Associate Professor … Continue reading When culture eats awareness for breakfast
The Growing Impact of Security Researchers
I've followed Scott Helme's work for a while now and have been impressed with his approach. So was interested to find out that he had teamed up with BBC Click and Prof Alan Woodward to comprehensively dismantle a vendors claim to total security. Scott has published the whole story on his blog and The BBC Click … Continue reading The Growing Impact of Security Researchers
Understanding realities
In between all the politics and memes on twitter, you sometimes come across a genuinely interesting security conversation. My friend Quentyn Taylor, who happens to be a CISO posted this tweet that generated a lot of great commentary. and for those infosec people who just say "upgrade all your legacy"...well someday you too may work … Continue reading Understanding realities
BankBot malware targets Android Apps
On 17 April (Monday) the strain, dubbed "BankBot", was discovered in an application called "HappyTimes Videos" on Google's Play Store. In addition, experts from Securify, a Dutch cybersecurity firm, recently found another infected app there, titled "Funny Videos 2017". The Trojan is able to pose as legitimate services, mostly banks and financial institutions. However, once … Continue reading BankBot malware targets Android Apps
Intercontinental Hotel Credit Card Breach
The Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has been forced to reveal yet another major data breach of customer card details over the latter part of 2016. In a lengthy missive on Friday, the group explained that an unspecified number of IHG hotels run as franchises were affected between September 29 and December 29 last year. via … Continue reading Intercontinental Hotel Credit Card Breach
Javvad Malik 