Security

Researchers at Rapid7 have reported a “possible mass exploitation” of vulnerabilities in Progress Software’s WS_FTP Server (a program that enables the upload and download files to and from a server). Rapid7 reported that from September 30, it has observed “multiple instances of WS_FTP exploitation in the wild”. With secure file transfer technologies continuing to be […]

‘Stooky Bill’ : 02 October 2025 In days gone by, a Scottish person with a broken appendage might well have said their arm or leg was held in a ‘stooky’ (or ‘stookie’) which meant a plaster-cast. It’s thought the word comes from ‘stucco’ (plaster) although the term also has a derogatory meaning for a ‘stupid

It’s been reported that according to a dark web victim blog of cybercrime hacking gang ‘Donut,’ Nottingham-based IT Service Provider Agilitas may have been the subject of a ransomware attack.Donut is reported to be claiming that it is in possession of the source code and SQL databases belonging to Agilitas and is threatening to start

Research from Object First has revealed that 75 per cent of consumers would ditch a company known to hit by a ransomware attack in favour of a safer competitor. The research results emphasise how seriously today’s consumers take their data protection. The message to businesses is to prioritise cyber security and data protection measures such

It’s been reported that a BBC investigation has uncovered tech flaws in two top brand, Chinese-made surveillance cameras that could enable hackers to control them and spy on businesses and organisations or use the flaws as a Trojan horse to interfere with computer networks. The software backdoor flaws in the Hikvision and Dahua are now

Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum in Germany have reported that the Office Open XML (OOXML) Signatures, an Ecma/ISO standard used in Microsoft Office applications and open source OnlyOffice, have security flaws that could allow attackers to modify the content in signed documents, while the signatures are still displayed as valid. The researchers have informed Microsoft

ESET researchers have reported finding mic-snooping hidden malware in the legitimate Android iRecorder – Screen Recorder (screen-and-audio recorder) app while it was still available in the Google Play Store. The malware was added as an update, and it’s thought that tens of thousands of people may have downloaded the app before Google was alerted and

Cisco Talos researcher, Tiago Pereira, has warned of the dangers of a new phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) tool called “Greatness.” The Greatness tool has been designed to compromise Microsoft 365 users and can make phishing pages especially convincing and effective against businesses. Greatness incorporates many advanced features including multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass, IP filtering and integration with

1-Use a screen privacy filter. Use a privacy filter that fits over your screen, limiting the viewing angle and making it difficult for others to see your screen from the side. 2-Position your device strategically. Sit or stand in a corner or against a wall to minimize the chance of someone looking over your shoulder.