Dangerous evolution of Ransomware - Started as ransom for encryption our files, changed to data/pictures exposure black mail and now it could wipe important evidence and let dangerous people walk free.

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/02/28/ransomware-wipes-evidence-lets-suspected-drug-dealers-walk-free/

Another reminder for "Prevention is better than cure" - Once you are infected by Malware, you will be at the mercy of its author who will determine what they want to get out of you.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-malware-can-steal-google-authenticator-2fa-codes/

Security folks love NIST CSF but have difficulty adapting it. Now, if you are an AWS customer then it has become easier. download the Aligning to the NIST CSF in the AWS Cloud" whitepaper for more details.

https://pages.awscloud.com/aligning-to-the-NIST-CSF-in-the-AWS-Cloud.html

I did not know that there are vacuum cleaners with video cameras (that also allows hackers to view the video). Makes total sense, It will CLEAN your house and may also help (robbers) to CLEAN-UP your house.

https://threatpost.com/unpatched-security-flaws-open-connected-vacuum-to-takeover/153142/

Outsourcing important IT Services is not a bad idea but with what's going on recently, shouldn't we also consider a scenario of vendor being taken down by Malware, Ransomware, Breach, etc

. I am excluding big guns like Microsoft, Amazon and Google.


https://threatpost.com/iss-world-hit-with-malware-attack-that-shuts-down-global-computer-network/153109/

What happens when a (dumb) vendor cannot separate test and production environment - Nothing much , just a bunch of freaked-out customers

Many owners of Samsung smartphones have received an odd notification but the message  simply disappeared when they clicked on it. Samsung explains "This notification was confirmed as a message sent unintentionally during internal testing and there is no effect on your device"

https://www.grahamcluley.com/samsung-find-my-mobile-notification/

Are you sure the stranger in the street is taking a selfie,not your picture?

 - If it is your picture then he/she may also be able to gather your personal information, thanks to "Clearview AI"

https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/clearview-ai-app-allows-strangers-access-your-name-address-phone-number/