cybercrime - Claudiu's Bad Security Blog (Page 2)

Nov 15, 2023 Unfiltered cybercrime cybersecurity ransomware

Organized Crime Needs to Earn Trust to Deserve Respect

As reputable outlets breathlessly peg the global impact of cybercrime in the trillions of dollars, the reality is that the bulk of the business comes from strong-arming victims using ransomware.

Nov 14, 2023 Unfiltered cybercrime disinformation misinformation

How Disinformation Uses Online Ads, Chat Groups and the Media to Reach Users

Disinformation campaigns in the Middle East conflict target Western internet users via altered videos, PR campaigns, and misleading online ads. Stay vigilant, verify sources, and avoid dubious chat groups and ads.

Sep 4, 2023 Unfiltered law cybercrime scam

Law Enforcement In Cyberspace is a Matter of Resolve, Cooperation and Competence

Let's not perpetuate the myth that criminals benefit from overwhelming sophistication when TV reporters and Internet vigilantes with limited resources have a better track record than police forces.

Aug 30, 2023 Unfiltered cybercrime breach ransomware

Is Cybercrime Growing in Canada?

Claudiu Popa discusses the escalating cyberattacks on Canadian companies, highlighting improved breach detection. He emphasizes the global nature of cybercrime and the need for better legislation and public awareness to combat this growing threat.

Jul 7, 2023 Unfiltered ai privacy cybercrime

ChatGPT and other AI tools are designed to deliver value for data. The problem? It's all sensitive data.

Access to company ChatGPT accounts poses a significant risk due to lack of regulation. Thieves exploit default data storage, accessing sensitive information for cybercrime. Augment policies to include AI usage guidelines, enforce 2FA, and encourage frequent log clearing to mitigate risks.