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Allan “Ransomware Sommelier” Liska
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Recorded Future - Ransomware Researcher

Owner @greenarcher.io - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar | The Press Guardian | The Clock | The Green Archer

Weird mix of security, comics, photography and wine!

www.greenarcher.io
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January 15, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Reposted by Allan “Ransomware Sommelier” Liska
Group-IB researchers have spotted a ransomware strain (named DeadLock) abusing blockchain smart contracts for its operations.

The technique has been used before by APT crews and other cybercrime ops, such as crypto miners and infostealers.

www.group-ib.com/blog/deadloc...
www.group-ib.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Dude! This was the first Manga I ever read and I loved it! I have the set in French.

I also really liked the show, but the book was brilliant.

Too bad you aren’t local any more, we could organize a read and drink!
January 14, 2026 at 11:43 PM
It’s not just you, Verizon is experiencing a massive network outage.

via @techradar.com
Verizon is down, with many users seeing 'SOS' – here's everything we know about this outage
Seemingly 'SOS' is replacing network bars
www.techradar.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
More than a billion dollars…

More than 40 countries impacted by North Korea IT worker scams, crypto thefts

Via @jgreig.bsky.social (who just hangs out at the UN now 🤩) & @therecordmedia.bsky.social
More than 40 countries impacted by North Korea IT worker scams, crypto thefts
Eleven countries led a session at the UN headquarters in New York centered around a 140-page report released last fall that covered North Korea’s extensive cyber-focused efforts to fund its nuclear an...
therecord.media
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM
I love Mike Tomlin, he has been an incredible coach for The Steelers. And I know people love to mock his “never had a losing season” record, but so few coaches can say that.

I’m glad he got to step down on his own terms and can’t wait to see what he does next.
January 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Thank you for your great commentary and updates this season.
a dog wearing a green hat with the words appreciate you behind it
ALT: a dog wearing a green hat with the words appreciate you behind it
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Well, this sucks. But, at least we won’t have any more Aaron Rodgers. #Steelers
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 AM
ClickFix attacks are increasingly devious, dangerous, and can hack you in an instant

via @zackwhittaker.com
ClickFix attacks are increasingly devious, dangerous, and can hack you in an instant
These attacks spoof Windows errors, CAPTCHAs, and real login pages to trick victims into hacking themselves with malware that skirts common cyber defenses.
this.weekinsecurity.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Has there ever been a playoff game where a team is +3 in turnovers and still loses 🤣?
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Very cool!
January 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Hopefully, if you are a good egg posting on Breach Forums you are using proper OPSEC and if you are a bad egg, you aren’t.
BreachForums hacking forum database leaked, exposing 324,000 accounts
The latest incarnation of the notorious BreachForums hacking forum has suffered a data breach, with its user database table leaked online.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Nothing that we’ve seen (doesn’t mean there hasn’t been). There is absolutely a lot of probing of Agentic AI, just not sure if there is any success yet.
January 10, 2026 at 6:15 AM
A great way to end this Friday is to back this amazing comic that deals with disinformation, press freedom and the impact social media has on both of these.

There’s also a lot of Nazi punching!

We appreciate your support!
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January 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
One the left most my travels from lest year (I got the suitcase in March). Rule is, only one sticker per city.

On the right, my first sticker from this year. Looking forward to filling this side up as well.
January 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Reposted by Allan “Ransomware Sommelier” Liska
It's finally Friday, so before you stop working for the week, check out today's Metacurity for the most crucial cybersecurity developments you should know, including

--Trump cuts off US access to organizations seeking to strengthen cybersecurity, 1/5
www.metacurity.com/trump-ends-u...
Trump ends US participation in organizations devoted to stronger cybersecurity
Prisoner swap sends alleged ransomware payment negotiator back to Russia, CISA retires ten emergency directives at once, Cambodian cybercrime kingpin extradited to China, Fugitive wanted for Desjardin...
www.metacurity.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I think that’s what I am going to reply with 🤣
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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January 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This is a little on the nose, scammer.
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Spanish airline Iberia attributes recent data breach claims to November incident

via @jgreig.bsky.social & @therecordmedia.bsky.social
Spanish airline Iberia attributes recent data breach claims to November incident
A spokesperson said the information relates to an incident that came to light in November, when a threat actor demanded $150,000 for allegedly stolen data.
therecord.media
January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Question: Is it a faux pas to drink a Diet Coke with Santa on it after January 1st?
January 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Fascinating read from @alexmartin.bsky.social about the British government’s admitted failures in cybersecurity policy. And what they are doing to try to fix it.

via @therecordmedia.bsky.social
UK government admits years of cyber policy have failed, announces reset
The current system of accountability has left much of the British government vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to a new Government Cyber Action Plan, with responsibilities for risk “unclear at all...
therecord.media
January 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM