Ransomware wipes evidence, lets suspected drug dealers walk free

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:04:27 +0000

Six alleged drug criminals will go free thanks to a ransomware attack on a small Florida city, it was revealed this month.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/-YH21vT56Rs” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Apple says no to unlocking shooter’s phone; AG and Trump lash back

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:52:19 +0000

Attorney General Barr and President Trump are demanding Apple unlock the mass shooter’s iPhone. Apple replies: You can’t break just 1 phone.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/ZRh0_aJQATA” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Florida city sends $742K to fraudsters as it bites the BEC hook

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:43:11 +0000

“Here’s our new bank account number,” the scammers said. When the real construction firm sent their invoice, payment was made to the crooks.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/jj_w1wR5CJo” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Police interrogate Alexa for clues in fatal spear-stabbing

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:26:53 +0000

A friend heard a couple arguing but couldn’t make out what it was about. Police hope that Alexa might have a better idea.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/ml8LXjIH9qE” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Ransomware continues assault against cities and businesses

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:00:50 +0000

We take a look at the current chaos faced by local governments across the US, as ransomware continues to snap at its cities’ heels.

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