Recent articles by Doug Olenick

Cloud aggregator Datadog breached

Cloud aggregator Datadog breached

Tells users to reset passwords.
Doug Olenick Jul 12 2016, 11:31AM Security
Android 7.0 Nougat will block screenlock ransomware

Android 7.0 Nougat will block screenlock ransomware

Google to put in defensive measure.
Doug Olenick Jul 6 2016, 3:37PM Security
Webcams, IoT gadgets hijacked to launch DDoS attacks

Webcams, IoT gadgets hijacked to launch DDoS attacks

LizardStresser enslaves devices.
Doug Olenick Jul 5 2016, 11:00PM Security
Ransomware hits Office 365

Ransomware hits Office 365

Millions potentially exposed to 'Cerber' zero-day.
Doug Olenick Jun 28 2016, 11:48AM Security
Malware steals data through a computer's cooling fans

Malware steals data through a computer's cooling fans

A lot of effort.
Doug Olenick Jun 28 2016, 11:43AM Security
Bots sign second Brexit referendum petition

Bots sign second Brexit referendum petition

People in Antarctica, North Korea and Vatican City apparently sign up.
Doug Olenick Jun 28 2016, 11:30AM Security
IPv4 black market booming

IPv4 black market booming

Cybercrims hijack defunct addresses to resell to desperate buyers.
Doug Olenick Jun 22 2016, 5:00PM Security
Cyber criminals offer live chat support for victims

Cyber criminals offer live chat support for victims

"Hello, this is Ransomware Depot. How may I help you?"
Doug Olenick Jun 12 2016, 8:16PM Security
Hackers offer Windows exploit for US$90,000

Hackers offer Windows exploit for US$90,000

Supposedly effective against almost every version of Windows.
Doug Olenick Jun 1 2016, 6:42AM Security
More than 100 million LinkedIn credentials spotted for sale

More than 100 million LinkedIn credentials spotted for sale

Long-lasting damage of 2012 LinkedIn data breach.
Doug Olenick May 19 2016, 7:35AM Security
How to steal $100 million with a fake email

How to steal $100 million with a fake email

One cybercriminal group found it easy to swindle a major corporation.
Doug Olenick Apr 21 2016, 4:30PM Security
Make a quick $20k by hacking Microsoft OneDrive

Make a quick $20k by hacking Microsoft OneDrive

New bug bounty program launched.
Doug Olenick Mar 22 2016, 10:07AM Security
Symantec reseller busted for tech support scam

Symantec reseller busted for tech support scam

Allegedly made fake Norton pop-ups to lure customers.
Doug Olenick Jan 25 2016, 11:30AM Security
US and Australia vow to take on ISIS cyberthreat together

US and Australia vow to take on ISIS cyberthreat together

Turnbull and Obama to host annual dialogue.
Doug Olenick Jan 21 2016, 9:36AM Security
Hackers target Australian Navy submarine blueprints

Hackers target Australian Navy submarine blueprints

Construction firm reports 30 to 40 intrusion attempts everyday.
Doug Olenick Nov 10 2015, 2:11PM Security
Ransomware spreads from PCs to the web

Ransomware spreads from PCs to the web

New scam targets Linux web servers.
Doug Olenick Nov 10 2015, 2:11PM Security
Anonymous releases names of Ku Klux Klan members

Anonymous releases names of Ku Klux Klan members

Follows up on threat.
Doug Olenick Nov 6 2015, 4:55PM Security
Stop forcing users to create complicated passwords: IBM

Stop forcing users to create complicated passwords: IBM

Even complex passwords can be broken in less than a second.
Doug Olenick Oct 27 2015, 7:23AM Security
Apple's popularity fueling the growth of OS X malware

Apple's popularity fueling the growth of OS X malware

Mac malware writers making up for lost time.
Doug Olenick Oct 20 2015, 1:39PM Security
Google looks to raise the cost of being a cybercriminal

Google looks to raise the cost of being a cybercriminal

Cost of bulk Google accounts pushed up by 40 percent on black market.
Doug Olenick Sep 29 2015, 9:36AM Security

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