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Actor’s verified Twitter profile hijacked to spam NFT giveaways

Previously Twitter account hijack scams often led to switch profile pic Elon Musk and spamming crypto links. Currently hot scam is hijacking verified profile and promoting and selling NFTs. Examples in article >> #cybersecurity

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4.2.2022

How to tell if your phone has been hacked

Signs of a compromised phone: 🔋 battery drain 📈 data usage spikes 🔘 GPS or Wi-Fi On/Off by itself 🛑 random ad pop-ups 📱 unknown apps installed 💬 strange call / sms history Tips for keeping safe in the article. #cybersecurity

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4.2.2022

A cyber attack severely impacted the operations of German petrol distributor Oiltanking GmbH

BfV recently warned about cyber attacks by China-linked APT27 group. Now Oiltanking GmbH was hit, details of attack unclear. Petrol distribution is critical infra and attacks like this could impact overall fuel supply. #cybersecurity

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4.2.2022

Scary Fraud Ensues When ID Theft & Usury Collide

⚠️ A data breach related nightmare where identity thieves were able to take a 546 percent interest payday loan in "Jim's" name. Luckily he learned about it before collection agents came, but it could have been different. #cybersecurity

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4.2.2022

US Says National Water Supply 'Absolutely' Vulnerable to Hackers

In 2021 ransomware crippled a US oil pipeline. This sped up gov's will to address infra #cybersecurity. ⚠️ Now officials call drinking water supply defenses "absolutely inadequate". Attack there could e.g. cause unsafe water production.

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28.1.2022

Phishing Simulation Study Shows Why These Attacks Remain Pervasive

F-Secure investigated #phishing response of 82,000 employees. ⚠️ 12% click, many within first 5 minutes ⚠️ The personality of the message affects rates heavily ⚠️ IT staff clicked as often as others and reported worse than average

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28.1.2022

Hacktivists Say They Hacked Belarus Rail System To Stop Russian Military Buildup

❔ Belarus state-run railroad system was on monday infected with #ransomware. These hacktivists say, they will provide decryption key only if President Lukashenko stops aiding Russian troops ahead of a possible invasion of Ukraine.

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28.1.2022

Mac webcam hijack flaw wins man $100,500 from Apple

🧑‍💻 Security researcher got a $100,500 bug bounty from Apple after discovering a vulnerability in Safari browser for macOS that could allow a malicious website to hijack accounts and seize control of users' webcams. #cybersecurity

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28.1.2022

How tech is a weapon in modern domestic abuse -- and how to protect yourself

Through technology, it is possible to stalk someone with very little effort. Motivations are manifold. This article tells more about spyware and stalkerware and how you can combat technological stalking. #cybersecurity

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21.1.2022