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Jake Moore

@jakemooreuk.bsky.social
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Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET www.jakemoore.uk

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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I was delighted to chat with @grahamcluley.com on his latest @smashingsecurity.com episode where we discussed deepfake interviews grahamcluley.com/smashing-sec...
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Smashing Security podcast #466: Meta sees everything, Copy Fail, and a deepfake gets hired
Meta’s smart glasses promise privacy “designed for you” – but everything they record was being beamed off to workers in Nairobi to label by hand. When those workers blew the whistle, Meta sacked all 1...
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KerryTNews @kerrytnews.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Can face detection be hacked like you see in the movies? Can you put your face onto someone else's so you can escape law enforcement? See what happens when Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social tries to hack face recognition, going undercover as Tom Cruise himself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2MA...
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Can face detection be hacked like in the movies?
YouTube video by Ampyx News
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Chris Stokel-Walker @stokel.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
What are the risks of AI agents running wild autonomously over our files? @the-independent.com asked me to explore it www.independent.co.uk/news/ai-agen...
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AI agents are running wild, causing chaos – so why isn’t anyone stopping them?
An AI agent hacking a government system and stealing millions of people’s data sounds like science fiction. But this recently happened and it’s not the only incident either. As experts warn AI is edgi...
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
This is crazy… but at least @drkatedevlin.bsky.social puts it right. www.wired.com/story/chatgp...
wired.com
ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance
OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Oh wow @pcmag.com just picked out my talk as one to watch at RSA! uk.pcmag.com/security/163...
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RSAC 2026: What We Expect at the Biggest Cybsecurity Event of the Year
From evolving scam psychology to emerging AI privacy risks, here's what's on our radar ahead of this year's RSAC Conference in San Francisco.
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Another insecure messaging platform from May
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Chris Stokel-Walker @stokel.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Helped out with this story for @newscientist.com from @jakemooreuk.bsky.social about three things you need to know about passwords to (try to stay) safe(r) www.newscientist.com/article/2519...
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The 3 things you need to know about passwords, from a security expert
There are a few simple things you can do to make your digital life much more secure, says cybersecurity expert Jake Moore - follow these tips to tighten up your passwords
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Catalin Cimpanu @campuscodi.risky.biz · 19/02/2026
The FBI warns about a rise in ATM jackpotting attacks across the US "Out of 1,900 ATM jackpotting incidents reported since 2020, over 700 of them with more than $20 million in losses occurred in 2025 alone. " PDF: www.ic3.gov/CSA/2026/260...
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Graham Cluley @grahamcluley.com · 19/02/2026
Here's the thing, if Jeffrey Epstein had simply set up a basic email filter - nothing fancy, just a little automated rule to permanently delete messages older than, say, thirty days — none of this would be happening. 1/3
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Another blue sky day on and offline
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
I had a nice chat with Nicky Campbell on @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning discussing the potential social media ban for under 16s straight after Starmer spoke. It’s going to be an interesting battle between the government and tech companies 👀
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Everyone head to the beach!!!! The sun is out!
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
I filmed with @paulbrand.bsky.social yesterday for ITV’s Tonight show where I demonstrated a real-time face swapping interview
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 09/02/2026
All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults.
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Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform | TechCrunch
All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults.
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Kate O'Flaherty @kateoflaherty.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
New on @forbes.com Before you create that ChatGPT caricature…. And yes, this is me Thanks @jakemooreuk.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/kateof...
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The New ChatGPT Caricature Trend Comes With A Privacy Warning
Jumping on the ChatGPT caricature trend could see people handing over a bunch of potentially sensitive data to the AI tool. Here's what you need to know.
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John Leyden @jleyden.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Great day at the #DTXM25 conference in Manchester yesterday. Saw talks by @rikferguson.com and @jakemooreuk.bsky.social as well as a timely panel on mental health in cybersecurity teams
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Just had my own Bellagio sprinkler show whilst listening to Clare De Lune on Spotify. Now I’m going to spend the rest of the day feeling like I’m Brad Pitt. #OceansEleven #Vegas
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
This is so good. Quality is incredible too! Top work from @sarahasmith.bsky.social and @lisaforte.bsky.social 👏 open.spotify.com/show/5LxSujX... (even @j4vv4d.com was superb!)
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Cyber Sisters Series
Podcast · CyberSistersSeries · Cyber Sisters is the bold new podcast and video series from Cyber News Group. Offering a deep dive into the biggest issues impacting global security, this innovative ser...
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
It is always nice to be quoted alongside the legend that is @profwoodward.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/money/bankin...
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‘People would really suffer’: the insidious threat to our bank accounts
Britain’s electronic payments systems face risk of Russian-backed cyber attacks
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Today I filmed with the scam guru himself @nickstapleton.tv
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Happygeek @happygeek.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Morning hacker peeps! By me @forbes.com: This Safer Internet Day, would you let AI change your passwords for you? Google wants a word... #infosec www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
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Google’s Shock New Chrome Password Update—What You Need To Do
Would you want AI to change your password automatically? Google has some good or bad news for you if you are a Chrome user.
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Gerald Benischke @beny23.github.io · 06/02/2025
Next at #FutureOfCyber Manchester @jakemooreuk.bsky.social off the telly talks about cloning, first fun with his flipper zero. 1/n
Flipper zeroRob cloning
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Happygeek @happygeek.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
By me @forbes.com: Zero-click WhatsApp spyware attack confirmed by Meta. Great start to the weekend... #infosec www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
forbes.com
WhatsApp Hack Attack Confirmed By Meta—What You Need To Know
Meta has confirmed that a new zero-click hack attack has impacted WhatsApp users—here’s what you need to know.
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
First time in Liverpool!
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
I had a great chat with @alexisconran.bsky.social on his Times Radio show today discussing the increasingly growing problem of stolen phones (47 mins in). Can we stop this epidemic?!! www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
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Alexis Conran | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
No chance for January blues for me with this to look forward to in 2025! 🤩 Wimbledon Las Vegas Grand Canyon Camp Bestival Oasis @ Wembley Coldplay @ Wembley
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/01/2025
The EU wants to scan every message sent in Europe. Will that really make us safer? | Apostolis Fotiadis
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The EU wants to scan every message sent in Europe. Will that really make us safer? | Apostolis Fotiadis
Lawmakers argue that mass surveillance will help to protect children. But the implications for our privacy and security are staggering In my 20 years of being a reporter, I have rarely come across anything that feels so important – and yet so widely…
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
An incredible and future thinking panel for this year’s #TechTrends with @natashabernal.bsky.social and @rorycj.bsky.social run by @brands2life.bsky.social 👏👏
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Highlight of the week. I took Ed Ball’s seat on Good Morning Britain 😝
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Kate O'Flaherty @kateoflaherty.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
New on @forbes.com Is RedNote Safe? Thanks @jakemooreuk.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/kateof...
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Is RedNote Safe? Here’s What Millions Of TikTok Users Need To Know
As TikTok users flock to RedNote, there are several considerations, including the privacy of your data. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/01/2025
Tech giants told UK online safety laws ‘not up for negotiation’
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Tech giants told UK online safety laws ‘not up for negotiation’
Senior cabinet minister promises not to dilute new measures despite Zuckerberg’s attacks on countries ‘censoring’ content Britain’s new laws to boost safety and tackle hate speech online are “not up for negotiation”, a senior government minister has…
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Starting the new year by jumping on BBC News 😁
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Starting the year with some AI phishing predictions. As said by the FT, “an influx of hyper-personalized phishing scams generated by artificial intelligence bots” is on the rise www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
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New Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail Warning—AI Nightmare Is Coming True In 2025
You are not ready for this—here's what you need to know.
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Happygeek @happygeek.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
By me @forbes.com: Use an Android or iPhone then you need to run this straightforward security check right now - and tell your less techy friends and family to do so if they, as likely, have not. Thank me later, but thank @jakemooreuk.bsky.social now. #infosec www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
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Android And iPhone Security Warnings—Run This 1 Check Right Now
As attack warnings continue for both Android and iOS smartphone users, one straightforward security check should be carried out right now. Here’s what you need to do.
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Fresh
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Well this is rather nice!! I have received a “Rock Star” award from the wonderful people of ESET for doing what I love doing 🎉
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Our latest Threat Report is live! New MaaS threats rising to prominence, a novel attack vector targeting mobile users, and deepfake scams flooding social media. Read more in the full report www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-rese...
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ESET Threat Report H2 2024
The H2 202 issue of ESET Threat Report reviews the key trends and developments that shaped the threat landscape from June to November 2024.
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Zack Whittaker @zackwhittaker.com · 12/12/2024
New: Yahoo has laid off around 25% of its cybersecurity team — known as The Paranoids — over the last year, TechCrunch has learned. (Yahoo is TechCrunch's parent company.) Yahoo confirmed the layoffs, including the elimination of its red team. More: techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/y...
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Yahoo cybersecurity team sees layoffs, outsourcing of 'red team,' under new CTO | TechCrunch
Yahoo laid off around 25% of its cybersecurity team, known as The Paranoids, over the last year.
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Kate O'Flaherty @kateoflaherty.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
New on @forbes.com Apple has launched a dedicated iCloud Passwords add-on designed for privacy-conscious browser Firefox. Thanks @jakemooreuk.bsky.social for comments www.forbes.com/sites/kateof...
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Apple’s New iOS 18 Passwords App Is Now Available To Firefox Users
Apple has launched a dedicated iCloud Passwords add-on for privacy-conscious browser Firefox. Here's what you need to know.
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Ross Kelly @rosswritesetc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Yeah the sheer influx of users here must be causing some issues, but I’m sure it’ll come good (or at least be more refined) in due course. Good read here in Engadget about the verification setup/challenges! www.engadget.com/social-media...
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Bluesky has a verification problem
The influx of new users to Bluesky has opened up new opportunities for scammers and impersonators hoping to capitalize on the attention.
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Has anyone seen many impersonation profiles on here yet? It really could be easy to pretend to be anyone on here with such an influx of people this month. Like especially before all the mega stars or corporations jump on 🤔
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I’m back in the studio today with the Rip-Off Britain crew! #scams
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Ax Sharma @axsharma.com · 21/11/2024
It didn't take long for crypto scammers to infiltrate BlueSky as the platform crosses 20M mark. BlueSky Safety team confirms being slammed with 3,000 user reports an hour as it moderates unwanted content. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
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Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
As users are flocking to BlueSky from social media platforms like X/Twitter, so are threat actors. BleepingComputer has spotted cryptocurrency scams popping up on BlueSky just as the decentralized mic...
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Shayan Sardarizadeh @shayan86.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
This AI-generated image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being widely shared online with false claims that he's been hospitalised. The image is AI-generated and fake, and was first shared online a year ago. There's no evidence Netanyahu has been taken to hospital.
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
It’s a beautiful winter wonderland here at St George’s Park
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Jake Moore @jakemooreuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Impressive move by Instagram
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Graham Cluley @grahamcluley.com · 19/11/2024
Cybercriminals have adopted a novel trick for infecting devices with malware: sending out physical letters that contain malicious QR codes.
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Malware delivered via malicious QR codes sent in the post
Cybercriminals have adopted a novel trick for infecting devices with malware: sending out physical letters that contain malicious QR codes.
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ESET Research @esetresearch.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Warning! After attempts on the life of US president-elect Donald Trump, a new phishing campaign is luring victims with a fake story of another assassination attempt by an Iranian sniper. It is spread from an email mimicking The New York Times: newyork-times@nycmail[.]com. 1/4
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Happygeek @happygeek.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
By me @forbes.com : Google's new scam advisory service highlights landing page cloaking threat. #infosec www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
forbes.com
Google Issues New Security Cloaking Warning As Attackers Use AI In Attacks
With scams and cyber attacks increasing in both number and sophistication, Google warns users about the use of landing page cloaking and AI.
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Joe Tidy BBC News @joetidy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
This was a fun one. UK teleco O2 is using a chatbot named DAIsy to string scam callers along for up to 40 minutes to waste their time. Daisy's already taken more than 1000 calls from fraudsters who've tried to defraud the doddery old lady not realising she's a bot. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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5 Minutes On - The AI granny scamming the scammers - BBC Sounds
Daisy is an AI bot designed to waste fraudsters' time... But can we outsmart her?
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