Techlore Surveillance Report Criminals Spreading Ransomware Through Dead People? - Surveillance Report 28
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Feb 1, 2021 Ransomware is taking a dark turn with criminals exploiting the accounts of deceased individuals to spread malware. The Nitro PDF database leak underscores the importance of strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Rising DDoS threats mimic ransomware tactics, while the fallout from the SolarWinds breach continues to impact security vendors. Meanwhile, Apple's new privacy features aim to tackle zero-click attacks. Concerns grow over misleading App Store privacy labels and the ethics of facial recognition in banking.
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Receiving Someone Else's Sensitive Paperwork
- Nate Bartram recounted receiving someone else's filled employment paperwork by mistake.
- He alerted the sender, deleted the data, and emphasized human-error risks in breaches.
Google's Cookie Plan Centralizes Tracking
- Google's cookie replacement still centralizes tracking and strengthens its gatekeeping role.
- Replacing third-party cookies with aggregated cohorts preserves profiling while consolidating monopoly power.
Use Firefox Network Partitioning
- Use Firefox 85 to get super-cookie protections via network partitioning.
- Isolate sites like Firefox containers to limit cross-site tracking.