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Security Theater: Vanity Metrics Keep You Busy – and Exposed
After more than 25 years of mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and building robust security programs for Fortune 500 companies, I’ve…
King Bob pleads guilty to Scattered Spider-linked cryptocurrency thefts from investors
A Florida man, linked to the notorious Scattered Spider hacking gang, has pleaded guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency thefts…
PoisonSeed Campaign uses stolen email credentials to spread crypto seed scams and and empty wallets
A campaign named PoisonSeed uses stolen CRM and bulk email credentials to send crypto seed scams, aiming to empty victims’…
DIRNSA Fired
In “Secrets and Lies” (2000), I wrote: It is poor civic hygiene to install technologies that could someday facilitate a…
Watch Out for These Health Scams on World Health Day
Happy World Health Day! While we’re all focusing on fitness, nutrition, and wellness, scammers are doing their own kind of…
How to Talk About Password Security With Kids
Talking to kids about password security might feel tricky, especially if you're not exactly a tech whiz yourself. But it's…
PoisonSeed Exploits CRM Accounts to Launch Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase Poisoning Attacks
A malicious campaign dubbed PoisonSeed is leveraging compromised credentials associated with customer relationship management (CRM) tools and bulk email providers…
EDR-as-a-Service makes the headlines in the cybercrime landscape
Cybercriminals exploit compromised accounts for EDR-as-a-Service (Emergency Data Requests – EDR), targeting major platforms According to a detailed analysis conducted…
Starving Dolphins in Florida Traced to Algae Bloom Fueled by Human Waste
The dumping of effluent and fertilizer into Florida waters caused a massive bloom of phytoplankton, killing off much of the…