In an interesting move for villainy, a thief who stole over $1 million from the Ethereum Classic blockchain has given some of it back.

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Facebook’s relying on demotion instead of removal, so users will still be able to share content, even if Full Fact rates it inaccurate.

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Researchers say people over 65 are seven times more likely to share fake news than 18 to 29-year-olds.

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We asked a number of people working in different roles at Sophos how they made their way into cybersecurity. 1. Music making to malware fighting Sales Engineer, Benedict Jones I graduated from university with a first class BSc honours degree in Sound Technology and Digital Music. I have always pertained a profound interest in music […]

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The US government shutdown is affecting more than just physical sites like national parks and monuments.

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Martin Gottesfeld said he wishes he “had done more” than knock out BCH’s network for at least two weeks.

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USB-C Authentication could banish USB threats forever, but it might also mean you’re tied to buying ‘approved’ accessories.

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The imposter claimed to be the Facebook exec and said he’d shot his wife, tied up his kids and planted pipe bombs “all over the place.”

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From vulnerable 2FA codes to phishing to critical flaws for Adobe Acrobat and Reader, and everything in between. It’s weekly roundup time.

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Here’s the latest Naked Security podcast – enjoy!

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