Recent articles by Joseph Menn

QLD's CS Energy attack claimed by Russian-speaking gang

QLD's CS Energy attack claimed by Russian-speaking gang

The ransomware attack was not China sponsored as some outlets reported.
Joseph Menn Dec 10 2021, 6:57AM Security
ExpressVPN employees complain about ex-spy's top role

ExpressVPN employees complain about ex-spy's top role

Senior executive admitted to working on behalf of a foreign intelligence service.
Joseph Menn Sep 27 2021, 7:11AM Security
Microsoft warns of Azure flaw giving hackers access to data

Microsoft warns of Azure flaw giving hackers access to data

Said no evidence of an attack was found.
Joseph Menn Sep 9 2021, 12:33PM Security
Azure users warned of new potential flaw

Azure users warned of new potential flaw

Researchers discovered a flaw in the main databases stored in Azure.
Joseph Menn Aug 30 2021, 6:55AM Security
Zoom to strengthen encryption for paying customers

Zoom to strengthen encryption for paying customers

Following concerns raised by civil liberties groups, etc.
Joseph Menn Jun 1 2020, 6:57AM Collaboration
Hacking surges as workers take computers home

Hacking surges as workers take computers home

Hacking activity more than doubled by some measures last month.
Joseph Menn Apr 20 2020, 9:25AM Security
Cybersecurity experts come together to fight coronavirus-related hacking

Cybersecurity experts come together to fight coronavirus-related hacking

Form task force to fight hacking.
Joseph Menn Mar 27 2020, 6:33AM Security
Apple extends bug bounty, boosts rewards to US$1m

Apple extends bug bounty, boosts rewards to US$1m

Crack the iPhone, score a seven-figure bank account boost.
Joseph Menn Aug 9 2019, 11:57AM Finance
Super Micro audit found no malicious chips in motherboards

Super Micro audit found no malicious chips in motherboards

After previous reports allege Chinese govt interference.
Joseph Menn Dec 12 2018, 11:29AM Hardware
Apple tells US Congress it found no signs of hacking

Apple tells US Congress it found no signs of hacking

No evidence of supposed attack on its supply chain.
Joseph Menn Oct 9 2018, 11:26AM Security
Apple to block tool police use to crack iPhones

Apple to block tool police use to crack iPhones

Undercutting popular method to break into the devices.
Joseph Menn Jun 14 2018, 7:24AM Finance
Kaspersky admits it obtained suspected NSA hacking code from US computer

Kaspersky admits it obtained suspected NSA hacking code from US computer

Security vendor under fire.
Joseph Menn Oct 26 2017, 7:06AM Security
Microsoft's own bug tracking database was hacked in 2013

Microsoft's own bug tracking database was hacked in 2013

Company did not disclose extent of four-year-old breach, sources claim.
Joseph Menn Oct 18 2017, 6:56AM Security
Symantec finds it 'highly likely' that North Korean group was behind WannaCry

Symantec finds it 'highly likely' that North Korean group was behind WannaCry

Finds multiple instances of code used in a previous attack.
Joseph Menn May 23 2017, 11:15AM Security
Hackers exploited Word flaw for months before Microsoft issued patch

Hackers exploited Word flaw for months before Microsoft issued patch

Nine months from discovery to resolution.
Joseph Menn Apr 27 2017, 11:44AM Security

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