The mystery of the ransom messages from “Oleg Pliss,” and the iDevice locking attack that popped up in Australia and the US last month, appears to have been solved.
Tag Archives: iOS
Facebook’s new audio feature won’t snoop on us, it says
Listening in and identifying your TV and music is opt-in only, Facebook’s security head honcho said, and no, he wouldn’t want it in his pocket either if it was recording everything going on around him.
SSCC 150 – TrueCrypt, Gameover, CryptoLocker and whither mobile malware? [PODCAST]
This week, Chet and Duck dig into the bafflement of the disappearing TrueCrypt encryption software: did it jump, or was it pushed? They also look at the takedown of Gameover and CryptoLocker, and look into what we can learn from ten years of mobile malware.
From Cabir to Koler – 10 years of Mobile Malware
It’s 10 years since June 2004, when the first mobile malware appeared. We don’t want to *celebrate* this anniversary, you understand, but we thought we’d look back to see what we can learn…
FitzRoy, Oleg Pliss, Spotify and TrueCrypt – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Did FitzRoy get hacked? Who is Oleg Pliss? What’s up with Spotify? Where has TrueCrypt gone? 60 Second Security – 31 May 2014
Apple iOS ransomware mystery deepens – “Oleg Pliss” pops up in LA
The mysterious Oleg Pliss, who popped up on iPhones in Australia earlier this week, demanding $100 “for unlock device,” is back. Now we’re hearing reports from Southern California…
SSCC 149 – Apple devices ransomed, eBay breached, carders busted and more [PODCAST]
Chester Wisnieski and Paul Ducklin dig into the important security stories of the past week, and pull out some lessons we can all learn. If you haven’t listened to a “Chet Chat” before, now’s the time to give it a try!
Apple ransomware strikes Australia – pay Oleg $100 or else
This morning, a number of Australian iPad and iPhone users woke up to a strange sight. “Device hacked by Oleg Pliss. For unlock device…”
Facebook finally makes public sharing ‘opt-in’ for new users, gives everyone else more controls
It’s been 10 years since Facebook gave the world a reason to share everything with everyone – but the social media giant is finally acknowledging its privacy pitfalls.
Facebook wants to listen in on your TV and music
Facebook proposes to recognize and post news feed updates about the TV shows and movies you’re watching, and songs you’re listening to. One assumes – well, one hopes – the company won’t be eavesdropping NSA-style with the new feature. 