Vishing attacks in Ireland – and some resources to help investigate them
Explaining the MO of the most recent vishing scam hitting users in Ireland – and how to search for & identify these scam phone numbers.
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My debut on RTE Radio 1 – the HSE ransomware attack
Today I had the privilege to speak about ransomware on one of the most popular national radio shows in Ireland – RTE Radio News At One.
The Facebook data dump: privacy lessons for users in Ireland
What can be found in Ireland’s Facebook data leak? How badly are Irish users affected? I examine what privacy lessons can be learned (the hard way) from this event.
CAB seized 6.000 BTC (ca. €52m)… or did they?!
Discussing the press coverage of the alleged confiscation of Bitcoin by CAB versus what I think really happened…
Right wing extremism in Ireland – tracing its digital footprint with The Beacon
How strong and organised is the Irish right wing extremism? Journalists from The Beacon shed some light on the online existence of far right groups in Ireland.
Cyber threats, rogue states and why Ireland needs a dedicated intelligence agency
Why Ireland urgently needs a dedicated intelligence agency – my public consultation submission to the Government regarding their National Security Strategy 2020-2025. Also, read between the lines for my own reasons as to why I quit police work.