Rust in Linux: Google pays ISRG to pay Miguel Ojeda - TechBeacon

Rustacean invasion: Google is funding the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG) to sponsor the Rust for Linux organization. Money will be funneled from la GOOG’s bottomless coffers to pay Miguel Ojeda as a full-time developer.

Get off my lawn, with your trendy flavor of the month. In this week’s #SecurityBlogwatch, we look to see if we should believe the hype.

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— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) June 25, 2021

In Memoriam: John McAfee, 1945–2021. R.I.P. - Security Boulevard

He Will Be Missed: John David McAfee took his own life yesterday, said his lawyer. A Spanish prison witnessed his final breath on this earth.

The internet has been remembering #McAfee—mostly fondly. In today’s #SBBlogwatch, we share the love.

At @SecurityBlvd: https://t.co/P1gufIOL1i

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) June 24, 2021

Ransomware and the Tax Code’s Perverse Incentive - Security Boulevard

Greedy Pigs: Ransomware payments are deductible, say tax experts. That’s the shocking finding from a recent investigation.

There’s no accounting for taste. In today’s #SBBlogwatch, can we smell bacon?

At @SecurityBlvd: https://t.co/iIopXElMnU

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) June 22, 2021

Cops Cop Cl0p Ransomware Gang (or Maybe Not?) - Security Boulevard

Just the Monkeys, not the Organ Grinders? The National Police of Ukraine is crowing about arresting alleged ransomware scrotes from the Clop gang (styled as Cl0p). With the help of Interpol and law-enforcement from South Korea and the U.S., the Ukrainian cops raided 21 addresses and seized the big three: cash, cars and computers.

Still, it’s a start. In today’s #SBBlogwatch, we turn the key (ask your parents). At @SecurityBlvd: https://t.co/JmKKSwtiQb

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) June 18, 2021

Teamsters doesn’t pay ransom. Should you? It’s not rocket science - TechBeacon

But 2019 was a long time ago: It’s emerged that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters was attacked by ransomware scrotes in 2019. Despite advice from the FBI, the union didn’t pay a penny in ransom—and certainly not the $2.5 million asking price.

So your best bet is to shore up your #security. In this week’s #SecurityBlogwatch, we do our duty as we see fit.

At @TechBeaconCom: https://t.co/gRgHi1biaa

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) June 17, 2021